Claressa Shields Banned From MVP Events After Altercation With Alycia Baumgardner
Claressa Shields has been banned from MVP Promotions events following an altercation with Alycia Baumgardner. The incident occurred at the Intuit Dome during an event featuring Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. Both fighters have made statements regarding the altercation, with potential legal implications for Shields.
- ▪Claressa Shields slapped Alycia Baumgardner during an argument at the Intuit Dome.
- ▪MVP Promotions has banned Shields from all events until further notice.
- ▪Baumgardner claims she was physically assaulted without provocation, while Shields asserts she was threatened.
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