Claressa Shields says ‘The Fire Inside,’ a new biopic about life, will change lives

Claressa Shields is excited about the new biopic ‘The Fire Inside’, which chronicles the boxing star’s rough upbringing in Michigan… a ‘surreal’ film ‘T-Rex’ will reportedly have a positive impact on countless people!

“I just think it’s very inspiring,” Shields said TMZ Sports. “I have watched and seen my film nine times now Ryan lot portray me as well as they do. I know ‘The Fire Inside’ is going to change lives. [Ryan] did such a great job.”

The film, released this Christmas, tells the story of Shields as a young female fighter in Flint – overcoming challenges such as sexual abuse, abandonment and poverty – to the Olympic podium, where she made history as the first American woman to win gold in boxing.

“Trauma, trauma, trauma. It was very triggering when I first saw my biopic,” Claressa admitted.

Because looking back is difficult, CS, who says she’s not a “super personality,” admits she didn’t like the idea of ​​looking back. But she took a chance and opened up, and it has already had a huge impact.

“So many people have reached out. Little girls are sending me boxing videos. Parents are sending me videos of themselves crying. Girls getting back to the gym and training. Everyone is so inspired and so motivated.”

Despite already having a movie about her life, Shields says she’s far from done… and until then, she has a big fight planned for February 2 in her hometown.

Shields, with a win at 5-0 heavyweight Danielle Perkinsbecomes the first undisputed female champion.

We asked Claressa, whose opponent is significantly bigger than her, about the upcoming scrap.