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Off to college, Olympic boxing champ defies odds

Claressa Shields defeated Nadezda Torlopova of Russia to the win the gold medal in women's middleweight boxing at the 2012 London Olympics.

Claressa Shields defeated Nadezda Torlopova of Russia to the win the gold medal in women's middleweight boxing at the 2012 London Olympics.

Invitations to events like the WNBA Inspiring Women Luncheon have come and gone for Claressa Shields as her Olympics spotlight has dimmed.

Invitations to events like the WNBA Inspiring Women Luncheon have come and gone for Claressa Shields as her Olympics spotlight has dimmed.

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