Roomies, it looks like a potential boxing match between Claressa Shields and Laila Ali might be on the table — but only if the money bag is right! A video surfaced showing Laila speaking on whether she’d be down to step in the ring with Claressa. Here’s what the boxing legend had to say…
Claressa Shields Responds After Laila Ali Says She Needs A BIG Bag To Fight
Okay, so BOOM! For context, TSR grabbed a clip of Laila Ali chopping it up about whether she’d really hop in the ring with Claressa Shields. When the interviewer asked if she’d really do it, Laila made it real clear, saying she’s ONLY down if there’s $15 to $20 million on the line. If not? Don’t even bother calling her about it.
“Unless somebody calls me and says they have it, we not even going to have a conversation,” Ali added. “I’m not trying to come back and fight, but if someone offered that kind of money.. I would actually have to think about it.”
Whew, chile! Claressa might’ve peeped Laila’s comments, because she ended up sliding over to X (formerly Twitter) with a response. The champ didn’t hold back and told Muhammad Ali’s daughter to watch what she wishes for. On top of that, Shields let it be known that Laila isn’t seeing her and she’s more than ready to get things popping.
“What a great weekend of boxing
! Really motivated! Now @TheRealLailaAli I’m the GREATEST NOW! Be careful what you ask for ! You know I’ve been wanting to make you eat your words! You not a better boxer than me & at 175 I’ll put you on your back! BEEN READY FOR YOU! #GWOAT#claressashields.”
! Really motivated! Now @TheRealLailaAli I’m the GREATEST NOW! Be careful what you ask for ! You know I’ve been wanting to make you eat your words! You not a better boxer than me & at 175 I’ll put you on your back! BEEN READY FOR YOU! #GWOAT#claressashields.” Social Media Weighs In
Of course the Roomies had a lot to say about the possibility of a match between Laila Ali and Claressa Shields under The Shade Room’s Instagram post. Folks seemed to have mixed feelings with some saying Claressa was being disrespectful, while others said Laila should take the knockout and rake in the easy money. See some of their reactions below.
Instagram user @born.king_broadway wrote, “Nah the disrespect to a legend of boxing is wild.”
Instagram user @x_ellis_ wrote, “Me personally….I’ll get knocked out & wake up 20 million richer. We already sleep for free 🤷🏾♂️”
While Instagram user @love_ginay wrote, “Now Clarissa please humble yourself and Be respectful.”
Then Instagram user @siovhan_michelle wrote, “I know Claressa be getting on y’all nerves lol. But she’s pretty damn good. The only boxer, male or female, to be the undisputed champion in three different weight divisions is pretty impressive. I’m just saying.”
Another Instagram user @roll_moduls wrote, “Laila Ali last fight was in 2007🥊 You don’t have the same mind and movement after 18 years of not being in the ring!!!!!”
Instagram user @rasheena_ki wrote, “aaayeeee i wanna see this one!!🔥”
While another Instagram user @muvaofmelanin_ wrote, “Sounds disrespectful, especially to someone who paved the way for you 💅🏽”
Finally, Instagram user @comedianblaqron wrote, “Laila still looks YES LAWD HAMMERCY.”
Claressa Shields Isn’t Sweating, She’s Focused On Papoose
Claressa never misses a moment to duck smoke or go viral. Recently, she had folks talking after she popped out, putting her love for her man Papoose on full display. The athlete shared a video of herself rocking a white T-shirt that read, “B*****s is weird.” But what really snatched all the attention was her iridescent gym shorts, stamped with the words, “This Belongs To Papoose,” alongside a handprint. See the clip below.