Claressa Shields is no longer suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found her not a threat to the integrity of the sport.
Just over a month after Shields was suspended from competing in Michigan due to a positive marijuana test, an investigation dissolved the suspension.
According to a court order posted on X by Shields, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau finds that there is no longer an imminent threat to the integrity of the sport, the public interest or the welfare and safety of a contestant that requires emergency action.
Officially unsuspended ! But y’all a little quiet! Y’all was real loud about me “supposedly” smoking marijuana and being suspended! No worries! And still an Undisputed heavyweight champ! I have the Order to prove it!!! About to go live on Instagram! #freeClaressaShields #Gwoat… pic.twitter.com/DBxNks0LnN
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) March 14, 2025
Shields has vehemently refuted claims that she smokes marijuana and submitted evidence during a compliance conference that her conduct is not a threat to the integrity of the sport.
According to the order, Shields’ suspension by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission is dissolved effective March 14.
Shields was suspended from competing in Michigan for testing positive for marijuana after an oral fluid sample was taken after her bout against Danielle Perkins on Feb. 2.
Shields’ promoter Dmitriy Salita said he was confident Shields would be cleared of wrongdoing once the investigation concluded.
H/T: www.clickondetroit.com
