Claressa Shields tried to look past her long ongoing feud with Alycia Baumgardner during her time of personal loss and mourning. This is a big move, especially after she released a diss track titled “Yeah Glo!” directed at Baumgardner only a couple of weeks ago. So, Shields decided to be a better person and offered her condolences on the tragic passing of Baumgardner’s father, Mario Guzman.
Alycia Baumgardner broke the disheartening news on her social media and even thanked her fans for all the support she received during the difficult time. So, does this mean Shields has extended a hand of friendship? Maybe, maybe not. But it definitely shows that boxing rivalries don’t get too personal for the undisputed champion. No matter what the beef is, respecting one’s parents especially when they are no longer around, should be the norm. So, how did Shields try to console her rival?
Claressa Shields offers condolences
Much recently, Claressa Shields posted on X where she commended her past rival, Savannah Marshall, for making her MMA debut in the coming month of June. After this, a fan commented on her post and wrote, “You been complaining about how fighters aren’t together anymore and against each other. @alyciambaum Dad just died this is an ideal time to make amends. If you not willing to put ya pride to the side stop crying about everybody else.”
RIP to her father 🙏🏾 https://t.co/qirZwEWNQ5
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) April 27, 2024
Well, this request caught the eyes of the champion, and she didn’t want to disappoint her followers. At the same time, Shields showcased her heart and how she prioritizes keeping her private and professional life separate. Thus, she posted on X, “RIP to her father.” This statement was followed by a folded hands emoji.
Shields kept her rivalry aside this time and came together in a time of sorrow despite their previous hatred of one another. This at least can bring Alycia Baumgardner some solace that even her rival paid her father the respect he deserved.
Baumgardner struggles with her father’s passing
The undisputed super featherweight champion took to social media yesterday to share the news of her father’s tragic passing. In a heartfelt tweet, Alycia Baumgardner wrote, “A piece of me broke today. My life has forever changed. Thank you for everything you instilled. Love you forever Dad.“
A follow-up tweet offered a glimpse of Baumgardner’s determination in the face of grief. “Not my dad dying like he had somewhere to go,” she wrote. “Happy he’s not suffering tho…gonna be hurt for some time. But he wouldn’t want any less of the work I been putting in to beat anyone in my way! Watch this breakthrough!“
A piece of me broke today. My life has forever changed. Thank you for everything you instilled.
Love you forever Dad🕊️
— Alycia Baumgardner (@alyciambaum) April 26, 2024
Alycia Baumgardner’s tweets paint a picture of a boxer grappling with immense personal loss while clinging to her passion for the sport. Her father’s influence is evident, and it seems she’s determined to honor his memory by continuing her climb in the b
