Recently, a five-year-old clip of Claressa Shields getting knocked down by a male fighter during sparring went viral on the internet. As per the clip, in proximity, as Shields leaned in to throw her right hand, her partner threw a cross followed by a lead left hook.
While the partner, identified as Arturs Ahmetovs missed the cross, he landed the left hook to Shields’ chin and dropped the same on her back. Following this incident, footage of ‘T-Rex’ dominating male sparring partners in the gym has now been released.
Latest footage shows Claressa Shields toying with male sparring partners in the gym
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After the old video of Arturs Ahmetovs knocking down Claressa Shields went viral, ‘T-Rex’ took to X and claimed Ahmetovs had not only cheated but put her life in jeopardy during that 2018 sparring session. While there was “no shame” in being dropped, the Undisputed Middleweight champion stated Ahmetovs had taken the padding out off his gloves to spar against Shields. Likewise, she also expressed her disgust for coach Derek Santos who, as per Shields, had permitted Ahmetovs to fight with a pair of tampered gloves.
I’ve never been Ko’d in 17 years and I’ve been dropped 2x all in a week of each other. I have no shame in that. But for a male fighter to literally take the padding out his gloves, he’s a punk. Him and coach Derrick santos are bad for the sport!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) December 11, 2023
In addition, Shields stated Ahmetovs had removed the padding because ‘T-Rex’ had “embarrassed him earlier this week.” Anyway, after fans speculated Ahmetovs knocking down Claressa Shields in sparring, footage of the two-time Undisputed champion hurting her male sparring partners was released.
Footage of Claressa Shields hurting male sparring partners! pic.twitter.com/MnvBm7Bz0o
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) December 12, 2023
In the clip, one can see Shields not only punching but effectively rattling all the male fighters she is up against. She is both quick and explosive. In addition, Shields is seen demonstrating impressive head movement and footwork. Undoubtedly, after the clip was uploaded, several fans lauded the same on X.
Fans react to Shields’ viral sparring
Frankly speaking, while several people argued that Ahmetovs did not actually cheat, Shields, who has improved a lot since 2018, certainly impressed several fans with the latest clip. Likewise, reacting to the mentioned footage, a fan said Shields was “clearly a great boxer.”
I mean, she’s clearly a great boxer
— Mike Sharpe ~ Investment King 👑 (@Mike_Sharpe_) December 12, 2023
Meanwhile, one was surprised that the fighters walked out of the ring after sparring with Shields.
I’m surprised they could walk out of the ring after
— Schmalex Bones (@SchmalexBones) December 12, 2023
On the other hand, one declared that Shields is very tough in the ring.
She has trained most of her career with men. That’s part of why she’s so tough in the ring. Her training partners made her stronger
— Red Ghost (@somuchaudacity) December 12, 2023
One stated that Shields was “definitely connecting” in the video.
Definilty she was connecting. They dont se bother at all. And is OK shes a female
— JODL (@JDOL9999) December 12, 2023
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Finally, in an exaggerated statement, one hoped those partners were alive.
I hope they all live.
— FacePuncher (@ShiftyMMA) December 13, 2023
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Anyway, what did you think about the footage of Claressa Shields sparring with male partners in the ring? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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