Claressa Shields’ Boxing Career Crucified by “Inexperienced” Cris Cyborg With Reality Check

In the twilight of her remarkable career, Cris Cyborg is pursuing the most significant challenges available, and Claressa Shields perfectly fits that description. With the recent acquisition of Bellator by PFL, Cyborg and Shields find themselves under the same promotional banner. Shields expressed her desire for a dream matchup in MMA against Cyborg, the reigning Bellator featherweight champion, in a recent interview with MMA Junkie Radio. Cyborgs while interested, has a few demands of her own.

She shared a clip on X where she addressed the long-going feud between her and the boxer. She laid down a few conditions for a possible fight. Let us find out.

Cris Cyborg wants Claressa Shields to come to 147

Cyborg earned a first-round technical knock-out against Kelsey Wickstrum, making her knockout score a total of 2. The MMA fighter has been making headlines ever since she stepped into the world of boxing. On the other side is the three-division champion with an undefeated boxing record, with  also just 2 knockouts. Cyborg tore down the champion as she responded to Claressa Shield’s  “inexperienced” comment.

“Claressa you’re so goofy. The only temperature you check at the media row is your own ego. I’m willing to go to your sport. I’m willing to give it up experience but you have to make 147 so we can fight 8 ounce gloves.”

Shields currently fights in the middleweight division. However, Cyborg expects her to climb down to welterweight, 147 lbs from 160 lbs. “I am inexperienced in boxing but in just two fights, I have the same amount of knockouts as you. If the money right there and if she makes 147. She saying I can make 147. If she lose that booty, she can make 147,” Cyborg added. Who is Cyborg eyeing while she waits for Shields’ answer?

Cyborg reveals names of potential opponents

Cyborg, the current Bellator women’s featherweight champion, shared insights on her upcoming opponents, hinting at the possibility of two fights in the near future. Despite previous speculation surrounding a highly anticipated matchup with Kayla Harrison, the former PFL women’s champion chose to join the UFC instead. Speaking with MMA journalist James Lynch, Cyborg disclosed that Larissa Pacheco and Leah McCourt are her likely next opponents, expressing confidence that both fights will come to fruition.

Read More: UFC 300: MMA Insider Slams Kayla Harrison for Joining Dana White to Avoid a Better Financial Fight- “Doesn’t Make Sense”

“The next one is Leah [McCourt], she’s already on the line. And you know, [the Larissa] Pacheco [fight] is gonna happen. We have a contract to fight and if it’s supposed to be happening, it’s gonna happen. I’m not running from nobody, but I’m gonna do the way I want to do,” she said. Pacheko competes in the featherweight division and is currently ranked #2 in the women’s featherweight rankings by Fight Matrix. McCourt competes in featherweight as well. Moreover, she is also the #6 in the women’s p4p rankings.

Do you think Shields will make the compromise to fight Cyborg? Who would you cheer for in this fight? Let us know in the comments below.

Watch This Story: Claressa Shields Hypes Up Shakur Stevenson Ahead Of Edwin De Los Santos Fight