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“RIP”: Claressa Shields Keeps Beef Aside to Mourn Rival Alycia Baumgardner’s Late Father

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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.”

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!“

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

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“She’s a Dr*g Cheat”: Claressa Shields Exposes Alycia Baumgardner, Reveals Declined Fight Offer

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The simmering rivalry between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner exploded once more this weekend. Shields was working as a commentator for the Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos fight when she bumped into her nemesis, Baumgardner. This wasn’t a friendly encounter. According to reports, Shields temporarily left her post to confront Baumgardner, resulting in a fiery exchange of words.

The tension was palpable, and even after Shields returned to her commentary duties, the bad blood lingered. This ongoing feud has become a familiar dance for boxing fans. Social media spats and in-person confrontations have become the norm. But the biggest obstacle to settling this rivalry in the ring remains: weight class. Moreover, Claressa Shields exposes Alycia regarding her substance abuse.

Claressa Shields believes Baumgardner would take steroids again
Following a tense faceoff at the recent Hitchins-Lemos event, Shields unloaded on her rival in a fiery interview. The Michigan born boxer addressed Baumgardner’s past accusations of performance-enhancing drug use with clear anger. “Whatever, she’s a dr*g cheat,” Shields stated. “I don’t give a f***,” she continued, referencing Baumgardner’s suspension for a failed drug test. Baumgardner has since maintained her innocence.

The interview also highlighted the fighters’ significant weight difference. Baumgardner reigns as the 130-pound champion, while Shields sits comfortably at 160 pounds. “She can walk around on weight,” Shields said, implying that Baumgardner’s past positive test may have aided her weight management. Shields further fanned the flames by addressing comments Baumgardner made about her appearance.

“Look, Alicia, I don’t know where the f*** you got that I was ugly from,” Shields fired back in a surprising turn. She vehemently denied any insecurity about her looks, stating, “God not to find a cute. No, God not to find a cute and he don’t care about ugly. So it’s like, therefore looks don’t matter.” Not only this, Shields, in another tweet also mentioned how she actually tried to reach out to Baumgardner’s team but didn’t receive any response.

Shields roped in for clout?
Claressa Shields has fired back at suggestions that her rivalry with Alycia Baumgardner is a publicity stunt. The comments come after a heated faceoff between the two champions at the recent Hitchins-Lemos event. Shields took to Twitter to address the situation, specifically referencing her manager, Dmitry Salita.

Her tweet reads: “Her team didn’t even want to entertain the conversation! Ask @Dsalita! First call I made after I won my MMA fight, ‘set the fight between me & Alycia now’ he called her team and everyone was super against it!!!!! Said Alycia was just talking ‘clout.’” Shields’ tweet suggests her team was initially hesitant about pursuing a fight with Baumgardner.

She claims that she actively pushed for the matchup following her MMA victory, and that Baumgardner’s team ultimately rejected the proposition. What are your thoughts about this matchup? Tell us in the comments section.

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“Are You Fighting Me or Not?”: Claressa Shields Sends Separate Challenges to Alycia Baumgardner and Cris Cyborg

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Fresh off her MMA victory over Kelsey DeSantis, Claressa Shields is not resting. Her combat spirit is unquenched. Shields, the boxing GWOAT, now eyes the boxing ring again. Past confrontations? They fuel her fire. Remember her sparring with Cris Cyborg? That intensity hasn’t faded.

Now, Shields throws down the gauntlet after verbal spats. Alycia Baumgardner, who is now cleared to get back in the ring, is in her sights. Will Baumgardner step up? Can she handle Shields’ prowess?

154 Pounds of fury from Claressa Shields
Claressa Shields took to Twitter with her trademark bravado after Alycia Baumgardner made a post that simply read, “Sign The Contract”, laying out bold challenges in no uncertain terms. Her first tweet thundered, “You got to come direct, who you telling the sign the contract? Y’all H03s ready to get smoked at 154, JUST LET ME KNOW, PUT IT ON THE FLO BIHH -Latto 🎶 #GWOAT #Claressashields #ShieldsBumgardner ????”

This fiery call-out wasn’t just a random taunt; it was a calculated dare aimed squarely at Alycia Baumgardner, newly cleared of her suspension and hungry to reaffirm her dominance in the boxing world. Just as she steps back into the limelight, free from the shadows of her suspension, Shields’ challenge beckons, offering a high-stakes showdown that could redefine both their careers.

Alycia Baumgardner, emerging fresh from her battle to clear her name from doping allegations, now faces a different kind of fight. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, or intense.

Meanwhile, Shields’ competitive flame burned just as fiercely towards MMA powerhouse Cris Cyborg. Merely minutes later, her second tweet escalated the challenge: “This H03 pressed too! Are you fighting me at 154 or not! #GWOAT #ShieldsSlowborg 😂” This wasn’t merely a tweet, she issued Cyborg the challenge with a screenshot showing that Cyborg blocked Shields on Twitter.

Shields also not so long ago revealed that she thrashed Cris Cyborg when they sparred.

Negotiations to knockouts
The high-stakes tension between Claressa Shields and Cris Cyborg teeters on the edge of becoming a monumental showdown. Shields recounted their past, detailing a sparring session where she dominated, stating, “When I fought against Cris Cyborg in 2018, I took it easy on her… The first and the second round, I beat the s**t out of Cris Cyborg.” Her confidence is palpable, dismissing Cyborg’s boxing skills with, “She cannot box… she can’t mess with me on the day I have a flu.”

This recount of their sparring match amplifies the anticipation, with Shields provocatively calling out, “@criscyborg when you want me to spank your a** again!?” Their previous encounters in the ring, laden with competitive fervor, set the stage for what could be a historic clash, transcending the boundaries of their respective sports.

As the world watches, the questions linger—will Baumgardner step into this high-stakes arena? Can Cyborg settle their unfinished business in the ring? Who do you think will rise to the challenge and face the indomitable Claressa Shields?

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Claressa Shields Keeps Personal Beef Aside in Support of Rival Alycia Baumgardner After Adrien Broner Crosses a Line

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Adrien Broner has ignited a social media firestorm by hurling vulgar insults towards undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner. This personal attack appears to be an escalation of an existing feud between Broner and Devin Haney‘s father Bill Haney.

This has even called for female undisputed champion Claressa Shields’ attention as she felt sorry for her friend-turned-rival. She talked about how her past shouldn’t have been spoken about and that Baumgardner has entangled with a man who has no filter.

Claressa Shields has a wholesome message
A potential future fight has been brewing between two American boxing champions, Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner. Shields publicly taunted Baumgardner, promising a dominant victory if they ever meet in the ring. This challenge came despite Baumgardner’s current suspension stemming from an adverse finding in a drug test. Baumgardner maintains her innocence and claimed in November 2023 that independent testing exonerates her.

Since then, they’ve been going back-and-forth against each other, however the recent verbal altercation of Baumgardner with Broner had even the champion backpedal on her beef. Shields wrote, “I ain’t gone lie… I hate this for her. Only because she arguing with a person who has no filter…. I just hope he don’t post no footage. That’s not fair we all have a past and grow from that.”

This post came after Broner posted a video on Instagram talking about Baumgardner’s past relationships, in response to her Instagram Live with Bill Haney. Furthermore, to understand the context even better, it’s important to know the reason behind the debacle between Bill Haney and Adrien Broner.

Adrien Broner might replace Ryan Garcia
The upcoming super lightweight title fight between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia on April 20th is facing uncertainty. Concerns over Garcia’s recent behavior has prompted Haney’s team to explore alternatives. Adrien Broner, a former four-division world champion, has emerged as a potential replacement. Bill Haney sees Broner’s experience and name recognition as a safer option compared to a lesser-known fighter.

With time running out before the DAZN pay-per-view event, a decision on Garcia’s participation and a potential replacement will need to be made soon. So, Bill Haney called out Broner and said, “If it was going to be on 4/20, is you going to be there? Is he going to be there if it was on 4/20? Can we depend on you, AB, because they say the last guy [Ryan Garcia] went crazy. Since you left without the dough, and want to step up on 4/20. Let’s see if everybody else [Ryan] said they were going to do and didn’t.”

Furthermore, he continued, “I do respect you, AB, so, I won’t be blindsided by your decision. I don’t know who is going to be fighting on 4/20. I know Devin Haney is going to be there. He’s got the date.” After this, they both participated in trash-talking with each other, and Bill tried to convince Broner to fight his son. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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“Gonna Be One-Sided A Whooping”: Claressa Shields Believes There Are Much Bigger Fights for Her Than Alycia Baumgardner

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Up until Alycia Baumgardner called on Claressa Shields for a fight, no one fathomed of such possibilities. However, now both the fighters have expressed their readiness to fight each other. While doing so, they have ensured that their trash-talk is A-game. Shields, the ‘GWOAT’, as she titles herself, even went as far as to predict the results of their fight.

In October last year, a fan nudged Baumgardner to clash against Shields. Without any qualms, the Detroit-based fighter called on Shields. For the GWOAT, such provocation came as a surprise because of their previous friendly relations with one another. While Shields expressed her admiration for the undisputed super featherweight champion, the callout put a dent in their relationship, and soon things got ugly with social media sparring and public run-ins. A fight between the two thus became a public demand despite the weight discrepancy between the two. The same demand was recently put to Shields by a fan on X and answered she did.

“Pure Facts!”
On her X, the 28-year-old responded to an account that belonged to a fan who suggested that a fight between the two be made. They predicted that the fight would be the biggest in women’s boxing today before concluding their claim as “Pure Facts.”

https://x.com/Claressashields/status/1758599660745241000?s=20

While this was in no possible way a dig toward both the fighters and did not pick any sides, Claressa Shields seemed to be offended by the neutrality. For her, the fight is one-sided. Her confidence was so strong that she even considered that a potential fight against ‘The Bomb’ was not that big a deal for her.

Responding to the post, the undisputed middleweight champion wrote, “And when I beat tf out of her [evil smile emoji] then what!? It’s gonna be a one sided a** whoopin AND YOU KNOW IT!!! And it’s other girls I could fight that would be bigger! PURE FACTS!”

 

After competing in two MMA fights (winning one), Shields is geared up for her return to the Octagon on February 24th, facing Florida-based fighter Kelsey DeSantis. Recently, discussions about an MMA bout with Savanah Marshall have also gained traction. Shields may now focus on fights that can propel her up the ranks, rather than engaging in a bout solely as a response to a rift with a fellow competitor, that too from a lower-weight division.

However, if the latter course is still chosen, how would it come about? Claressa Shields answers that too

Claressa Shields vs. Alycia Baumgardner: Weight Struggles
29-year-old, Baumgardner rules the Featherweight class with an undisputed title. Sheilds on the other hand holds her reign of the same nature in the middleweight class. To make a fight between them happen, this weight difference is a bigger barrier than any other detail that one might think of. For Shields, however, a fight at any weight would be acceptable. While she leaves the decision to choose a weight for their fight with Baumgardner, Shields has one only demand: belts on the line.

In an X post, in the initial days of this back and forth, Shields wrote, “P4P #1 wins at any weight class. I’d 100% fight @alyciambaum at 147 154 or 160 or 168 as long as it’s a Belt or multiple belts on the line. You know I’m not hard to make a fight with.”

https://x.com/Claressashields/status/1735515144216514769?s=20

For Shields, this fight might not be her priority, for she never intended to fight Alycia Baumgardner. She considered her to be a close ally, and a fight between them was out of the question until Baumgardner sought it. Now it remains to be seen if a fight between the two sees the light of day.
Who’s side are you on for this fight – Alycia Baumgardner or Claressa Shields? Take your picks in the comments section below.

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“But Still Got Them Losses”: Days After Back and Forth With Alycia Baumgardner, Claressa Shields Pens Stern Message Validating Her Undefeated Record

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As the first American female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal and the first American boxer of any gender to win gold in consecutive Olympic Games, Claressa Shields is already inducted into boxing history. She is highly praised in boxing for her trash talk. A sport that emphasizes verbal abuse just as much as dominating the ring.

Not too long ago, we saw Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight world champion, call out Shields for a fight. Shields told Baumgardner that she would make easy work of her. ‘The GWOAT’ dropped another bomb on Baumgardner on X.

Claressa Shields mocks Alycia Baumgardner’s power
Shields in the tweet called out the fact that ‘The Bomb’ has a loss on her record. She said, “They got all that KNOCKOUT POWER but still got them losses though.” Baumgardner suffered one loss in her entire career in her first WBC International Super featherweight title defense, at the hands of Christina Linardatou. Shields also boasted about her undefeated record in the same tweet.

Shields mentioned how she has “no knockout power” and is still ranked No.1 in pound for pound. Shields is the current WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, WBF, and The Ring middleweight champion. In another reply, Shields agreed, recognizing the importance of a possible confrontation between the two. The feud between them has taken center stage in women’s boxing.

The Alycia Baumgardner-Claressa Shields feud
In the past, Claressa Shields had expressed respect for her fellow Olympic contender Alycia Baumgardner, refusing a fight at 147 pounds. However, Baumgardner has now called Shields out for a match. Shields initiated the conversation on social media, emphasizing that a true pound-for-pound fighter can excel in any weight class. She declared her willingness to face Baumgardner at 147, 154, 160, or 168 pounds.

The GWOAT expressed surprise as she had previously stated she wouldn’t fight Baumgardner or Mikaela Mayer. Baumgardner remains determined to face Shields. In reply, Shields, intrigued by the challenge, encouraged Baumgardner to prepare a fight plan as she considered taking her up on the offer.

There is a good possibility that we see the flag bearers of women’s boxing take each other on in an epic battle. The social media fight only creates more anticipation. What do you make of the ongoing battle online? We would love to hear your views.

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Claressa Shields Gives Three Words Reaction To Her Being Number 1 On ESPN Pound For Pound Rankings

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It is not plausible to have pound-for-pound rankings for female boxing and not have Claressa Shields tower over her counterparts. Despite being polarizing, she is widely regarded as the ‘GWOAT.’ And rightfully so! She is an undefeated, multi-weight champion, and has hardly looked vulnerable against any opponent in the professional ring. It was inevitable for her to mark her presence on the list.

Moreover, in a recent turn of events, the undefeated boxer has been ranked number 1, above all other great female boxers. Witnessing this, she could not help herself but make her reactions evident.

Claressa Shields delighted to be the best!
Shields has an active social media presence and does not shy away from making her opinions known to her 142.5k followers on X. Not to mention, she is quite aware of her accolades and vocalizes them to her advantage. Last year, she only fought once, and that was against Maricela Cornejo. However, her victory was quite impressive as she fetched herself a unanimous decision after a dominating contest.

That one fight was sufficient for her to be number one yet again on the pound-for-pound list. And who does she credit this to? Her skills and solely that. In a recent X., tweet, she stated, “Skills baby, skills.”

It is safe to say that Sheilds is quite proud of this achievement. However, it equally bears a mention that there might be an underlying dig by crediting her success to her “Skills.” And the dig might be against her arch nemesis, Alycia Baumgardner.

Shields throws shade at Baumgardner?
Recently, Baumgardner was featured on NBA’s Star, Shaquille O’Neal’s Podcast. In her podcast, she confessed that she is contemplating a fight against Sheilds so long as it takes place at 147. Moreover, she claimed that she would be the victor in their potential bout because she has a superior skill set and acumen. Reflecting on the same, she stated, “I can move up to 147 and fight Claressa. Size does not matter to me, skills do. She added, “I know that my skills are way superior to hers.”

Sheilds credited her “Skills,” just hours after her assertion above. Was this a shade at the super-featherweight champion, or just a mere coincidence? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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Claressa Shields Gives One-Line Response to Alycia Baumgardner’s Appearance on Shaquille O’Neal’s Podcast

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Claressa Shields has some harsh words for Alycia Baumgardner. The two, despite their weight disparity, have contemplated their potential bout. As of now, Baumgardner is the undisputed super-featherweight world champion. Meanwhile, Shields is a former multi-weight champion. Both of them have a lot at stake, from their impressive record, prestige and drawing value.

Yet, the undisputed champion is adamant about facing Shields. In an interview with NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal, she asserted that she is willing to fight the undefeated boxer but only at 147lbs. Moreover, she makes claims that she is a superior boxer and will defeat the 28-year-old. Witnessing this, Shields did not mince words.

Alycia Baumgardner reveals what really matters to her
Fighters usually tend to have a verbal go at each other online on various social media platforms. This instance is no exception. Initially, Baumgardner went to Shaquille O’Neal’s Podcast, in which, she stated, “I can move up to 147 and fight Claressa. Size does not matter to me, skills do. She added, “I know that my skills are way superior to hers.” Witnessing this, Shields took to her X account and wondered as to why Baumgardner had mentioned her name in each interview that she remains a part of. In a now-deleted tweet, she had stated, “She is on a I’ll fight Clarissa Shields tour.”

It is safe to say that the two are not fond of each other. This only makes the bout more exciting than it already is. However, a big question mark is at which weight will the fight take place. Baumgardner wants it to be at 147 but is Claressa ready for it?

Claressa Shields rejects a fight at 147 against anyone
Shields is a natural middleweight. Only a week ago, in an interview, she asserted that she does not foresee herself going lower than 154lbs to compete against anyone. Notwithstanding how lucrative a fight would be for her. This revelation puts her potential fight against the undisputed champion in jeopardy. Reflecting on the same, she stated, “ I wanted to fight at 154, not 147 ! But I’d do it for the “money”. I don’t want to go 147 for anybody!”

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There is a major disagreement between the two combatants that might cause hindrance for the bout to come to fruition. However, what happens next, might be revealed in due time. Until then, do you think this fight will take place? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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Shaquille O’Neal Provokes Alycia Baumgardner To State The Only Condition For A Claressa Shields Fight

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Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner have been going back and forth, but a formal match hasn’t been scheduled due to their differing weight classes. Baumgardner fights in the Super-Featherweight category, while Shields currently fights in the Light-Middleweight division. Shields has suggested that the super featherweight champion consider competing at 160 lbs. While both have expressed a shared interest in fighting the other, they cannot seem to come to agree on a particular weight class.

However, Baumgardner has her own conditions for it. In the ‘Big Podcast with Shaq’, Baumgardner reveals what weight class she is willing to fight Shields in and what it will take to make the fight happen.

What weight division would Alycia Baumgardner fight Claressa Shields at?
When Shaquille asked if they were friends, Baumgardner clearly denied it. Not a surprise, considering their recent feud. Considering the two come from different weight classes, Baumgardner wants the fight to happen at 147 which seems fair to her since both the boxers would have to make a few adjustments to fight there. Moreover, this would be the opportunity for Baumgardner to prove herself against Shields. “Claressa can fight at 147. She said it before. I can move up to 147 and fight Claressa. Size does not matter to me, skills do and I know that my skills are way superior than hers. Facts.” said Baumgardner.

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As he proceeded to question her on whether she sees the fight materializing this year, she said “I would say it can happen this year or next year. It takes two fighters. I’ve already said I would fight Claressa Shields. She can accept the fight.” With calls pouring in about putting money into the fight, Baumgardner has no reservations. She is willing as long as Shields is ready to come to 147. However, Shields has some other demands.

Claressa Shields lays down her condition
In a heated exchange with TheBoxingVoice about a potential fight with Cris Cyborg at 154 pounds, Shields drew a parallel with Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. The page then cited the Charlo-Canelo example, suggesting that Shields should replicate a similar “Undisputed vs Undisputed”‘ feat with Baumgardner. Baumgardner, already an accomplished fighter at 130 pounds, solidified her status as the top female fighter by becoming the Undisputed Super-Featherweight champion in February 2023.

While climbing to light middleweight poses a significant challenge, Shields, undeterred, expressed her willingness to face anyone if conditions align. She pointed to Charlo moving up two weight divisions to fight Alvarez, acknowledging the risks but emphasizing her resolve. She subtly hinted at the fact that Baumgardner needs to climb up to her weight class.

However, considering the outcome of such ambitious jumps, Shields recognizes the careful consideration any boxer must undertake before making such a substantial leap.

With both the fighters still not able to come to a decision, do you think the fight will happen this year? Who do you think makes a fair point regarding the conditions? Let us know in the comments below.

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“It’s Levels to This Sh*t, You Gotta Earn It”: Claressa Shields Accuses Alycia Baumgardner of Being “Mad” at Her for Fighting at $862.9 Million Stadium

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Claressa Shields has already etched her name in boxing history. As the first American woman to claim Olympic gold in boxing and the first American, irrespective of gender, to secure consecutive Olympic golds, Shields stands as a trailblazer in the sport. However, outside the ring, Shields is also known for her adept trash-talking skills.

Recently, Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight world champion, threw down the gauntlet, challenging Shields to a bout. Responding to Baumgardner’s call, Shields confidently asserted that facing her would be an easy task. Just when fans thought, the two had stopped going back-and-forth, the two locked horns once again on social media.

Claressa Shields and Baumgardner at each other’s throats
In the boxing world, where respect is earned in the ring, a new feud has emerged between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner. Shields recently took to social media, stating, “I’ve never hated on a boxer in my life I just don’t mess with a lot of fighters cause they weird!!!! I thought this goofy was different, but she been a hater from jump. So mad that I got the opportunity to fight at LCA & her network had her at the Masonic temple… its levels to this shit. You gotta earn it!”

https://x.com/Claressashields/status/1740596796525551625?s=20

She emphasized her recent fight at the Little Caesars Arena (LCA) which cost $862.9 million to build, hinting at Baumgardner’s lesser-known venue, the Masonic temple. Shields feels that not all fighters are on the same level, and she clearly believes she’s on a higher one.

Baumgardner didn’t hold back either, responding, “Like I said a cap a** bih. Are you dumb? A hater? Girl, do you know who I am.” She defended her choice of venue and pointed out that Shields had also fought at the Masonic temple. Moreover, she also claimed, “Bc you fought at LCA..a half empty stadium ! BFFR.”

https://x.com/alyciambaum/status/1740606832064762164?s=20

The back-and-forth continued with Shields pointing towards how Baumgardner got suspended after failing a drug test. She stated, “She’s triggered again like bro go punch a bag & pray you get off the suspended list. This bishhh capped out talking like she really like that it’s so funny.”

This rivalry highlights the competitive nature of boxing. Only time will tell if these two will settle their differences in the ring. Here’s what happened recently when Baumgardner called Shields out for a bout.

Shields claims she is better even without the knockout power
In the previous exchange, Shields pointed out Baumgardner’s loss, stating, “They got all that KNOCKOUT POWER but still got them losses though.” Baumgardner’s sole defeat came against Christina Linardatou in her first WBC International Super featherweight title defense. On the other hand, Shields highlighted her flawless record, emphasizing her No.1 pound-for-pound ranking. Notably, Shields holds multiple titles, including WBA, WBC, IBF, and more.

Transitioning to the broader landscape of women’s boxing, Shields acknowledged the growing tension between them. This rivalry has undoubtedly become a focal point in the realm of female boxing. What do you think about the potential fight between the two? Would you watch it? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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