Claressa Shields praises performances in biopic The Fire Inside ahead of Christmas release

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Claressa Shields praised the performances of Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny in her upcoming biopic, *The Fire Inside*. She expressed satisfaction with Henry's portrayal of her coach, Jason Crutchfield, calling it "spot-on." Shields reflected on the film's long journey to production, noting the challenges faced, including delays due to COVID-19. She emphasized the significance of having a biopic as a Black athlete. *The Fire Inside* tells the story of Shields' rise in boxing, culminating in her success at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The film will be released in theaters on Christmas Day.


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