Ronnie Shields (born June 6, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas) is a former professional boxer in the featherweight division and is currently a boxing trainer.
Shields intended to fly on LOT Polish Airlines Flight 7, where several of his teammates would later be killed, but got sick.
After winning 14 out of his first 15 bouts, Shields fought tougher competition and defeated tough journeymen like Pete Podgorski and contender Saoul Mamby.
Then, in 1984 Shields challenged Billy Costello for the WBC light welterweight title, but lost a decision.
In 1986 he took on Tsuyoshi Hamada in Japan for the WBC light welterweight title, but lost a split decision.