Claressa Shields, often hailed as the “GWOAT” or “Greatest Woman of All Time,” is ready for a showdown. After Alycia Baumgardner, the current super featherweight world champion, threw down the gauntlet, Shields responded with confidence. She firmly stated that she would fight and defeat Baumgardner at any weight. Shields’ response to Baumgardner’s assertive challenge is clear: she believes she’d dominate her if they were to face off.
However, it’s worth noting that Baumgardner recently faced a setback. Following her victory over Christina Linardatou in July, a drug test returned an adverse result for mesterolone. This led to her suspension. Yet, Baumgardner maintains her innocence. However, her beef Claressa Shields is currently the talk of the town. The two recently attended the same event recently, and things got even more complicated.
Claressa Shields and Baumgardner at each other’s throats
A casual gathering took an unexpected turn when Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner found themselves at odds. Hosted by NFL receiver Dez Bryant, this event sparked a verbal spar between the two champions on Twitter. Shields felt that despite the opportunity provided by the host, Baumgardner was evasive. Sharing her sentiments online, Shields hinted at Baumgardner’s reluctance to confront her directly.
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In response, Alycia Baumgardner addressed Shields’ claims, signaling that there might be more to the story. As their words exchanged online, the boxing community and fans eagerly watched the unfolding drama. The clip from the event surfaced on social media as a question was raised, “Was Alycia speaking facts when she said shields turned down a face-off?”
Fans claim Claressa is too big for Baumgardner
As the clip made its way to social media, fans did not appear happy with Baumgardner calling out Shields with no fight in sight. One fan stated, “What’s the point of constantly calling her out? Shields way too big for her.”
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Meanwhile, a fan didn’t appear interested in the back-and-forth. He wrote, “Does is really matter. Alycia can’t even box currently. She has yet to clear her name.”
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A fan pointed out how he has become uninterested in the situation. He claimed, “At first, I found this Shields/Baumgardner stuff entertaining. Now it’s a bit ridiculous considering Shields is too big. Baumgardner is too small and suspended for PEDs.”
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Another fan boldly stated, “Alycia gotta prove she’s not a drug cheat. People be giving her a pass because they find her attractive, We gotta keep the same energy with female fighters as we do male fighters.”
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Overall, the back-and-forth between the two has set the stage for what could be a highly anticipated match. As the boxing world watches, the potential clash between these two talented fighters promises fireworks.