Let’s clear something up right away. Despite what some people are saying online, there’s no beef between Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano. In fact, Claressa Shields already shut that rumor down. She’s made it crystal clear that there’s nothing but respect between them. The 30-year-old said, “I already had shared the title with her willingly. Already because she fought at the smaller weight classes.” That’s not shade—that’s support. Now, who Claressa Shields does have a problem with? Jake Paul. And that one runs deep. It’s not about Serrano—it’s about how Jake Paul and his company, Most Valuable Promotions, tried to hijack the “GWOAT” title Claressa Shields built with her fists and handed it to Serrano like it was up for grabs. That’s the part that stung.

But of course, it’s Claressa Shields we’re talking about. The undisputed queen of speaking her mind. So when MVP announced their Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor trilogy with 4 more all-women’s fight cards at the MSG Theater in New York on July 11—and Claressa Shields wasn’t part of it? Yeah, you knew a little side-eye was coming. Honestly, wouldn’t you have been disappointed if she stayed silent? So if you’ve been scrolling through your timeline and sensed some subtle (or not-so-subtle) tension bubbling up lately—no, you’re not imagining it. The tea’s hot, and T-Rex just might be serving it herself. Let’s get into what went down…

Claressa Shields plays nice — but is it all sugar or spice?

It kicked off just a few days ago when Claressa Shields jumped on her socials and threw some subtle (but unmistakable) shade at Jake Paul’s crew, Most Valuable Promotions. She posted, “MVP: Most Victorious Person 😊 NEVER LOSS ❤️,” basically flipping the acronym to crown herself as the real MVP—undefeated and unbothered. And yeah, that was clearly aimed at Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano, Alycia Baumgardner, and the whole MVP gang. Because guess what? Unlike all of them, T-Rex’s record still says 0 losses.

Naturally, MVP caught wind of the jab and decided to keep things classy… or at least try. They replied, “We love you Claressa Shields. No matter how much you want us not to.” And that, folks, opened the door for some playful fire. Claressa Shields wrote back, “Aww 🥰 Since we being so loving, I’ll need 2 front row tickets July 11th! You know I’m coming to support the Girls 😊🤩 see y’all then bookie! You got my manager’s email. Get it sorted 🫂.” And who stepped in next? None other than Amanda Serrano herself.

Yes, The Real Deal saw the post and kept things cool, respectful, and genuine. She replied, “For sure we’d Love to have the You in attendance Champ! This is all about the women & no way can we be about it without having The GWOAT in attendance. My team will cordially make arrangements #MVP 🙏❤️.” You gotta admit—classy move. And the 30-year-old matched that energy right back.

The Flint native wrote, “Such a sweet Champion 😊 y’all have Mark email. See you guys then.” So, all is good now, right? Friendly vibes, mutual respect, front-row seats booked? Well… sort of. So, yeah, the seat’s warm… but the air between MVP and the GWOAT? Still a little chilly.

While it looks like Claressa Shields will be watching ringside on July 11 at the MSG Theater, don’t expect her to be treated like family by MVP beyond that. Because MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian has already made it pretty clear—front-row ticket or not, there won’t be any extra favors coming Shields’ way.

Claressa Shields faces a game she’s no longer leading

It started with none other than Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight champ who recently made headlines by joining Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. When asked why she teamed up with MVP, The Bomb didn’t sugarcoat it. “My main decision was being respected. Being valued. Having a voice,” she said. She wasn’t looking to be just another name tucked under a crowded roster. She sees herself as much more than a fighter—“a pioneer for the sport of boxing,” to be exact. And honestly? She’s walking the talk.

Now here’s where things really start heating up: The potential clash between Alycia Baumgardner and Claressa Shields. You could say the matchup feels a bit out there—and MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian agrees. He stepped in to give some context and, well, to pour a little cold water on the hype. Nakisa explained that “Claressa Shields is walking around at 190 lbs right now,” though to be fair, she weighed in at 173½ in her last fight. Alycia? She’s hanging around 132 or 133 lbs. That’s a massive weight difference.

But here’s the kicker: MVP still offered Claressa the fight (unofficially)—with conditions. The MVP co-founder spelled it out crystal clear: “If Claressa Shields wants the biggest payday of her life, she’s gonna have to figure out how to get a weight class that makes sense for Alycia Baumgardner.” So yeah, Claressa Shields might be used to calling the shots, but this time? The tables have turned.

Basically, the challenge has been thrown—but it’s up to T-Rex to meet them on their terms. Will she do it? Time will tell. But one thing’s certain: MVP isn’t bending the rules for anyone—not even the self-proclaimed GWOAT. Do you think Claressa Shields will really attend the fight? Do share your thoughts with us below.