Claressa Shields Teases Undisputed Battle With Alycia Baumgardner on Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo Fight Terms

The last time someone climbed two weight divisions to take on the champion, it ended with a loss and disappointed fans. The ‘GWOAT’, Claressa Shields is prepared for a highly anticipated confrontation. Following a bold challenge from Alycia Baumgardner, the reigning super featherweight world champion, Shields replied with unwavering assurance, expressing her readiness to face and triumph over Baumgardner at any weight class.

While Shields was earlier ready to fight Baumgardner at any weight division, in a recent X post, she has laid down her conditions for the fight and they are quite similar to the Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo fight that we witnessed last year. The two fighters have been going at each other for a while now, leaving fans anticipating a fight soon. Let us delve into what new developments have occurred in this regard.

Claressa Shields refuses to move from Light Middleweight

While having an argument with TheBoxingVoice on X, Shields explained she wanted to fight Cris Cyborg at 154 comparing it to the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight. The page put forward Charlo-Canelo example to say that Shields could repeat the same with Baumgardner.

Baumgardner solidified her status as the premier female fighter in the world at the 130-pound weight class by attaining the Undisputed Crown in the Super-Featherweight division in February 2023. Prior to this achievement, Baumgardner already possessed the IBO, WBC, WBO, and IBF World Super-Featherweight Titles.

Climbing to light middleweight is not just another cakewalk, it is quite the opposite. However, Shields has decided that she is willing to fight anyone as long as her conditions are met. Her argument behind this is Charlo climbing two weight divisions to fight Alvarez. But after knowing how that went, any boxer would think twice before taking such a huge leap.

Alycia Baumgardner scared of facing Shields?

The undisputed Middleweight champion and the super featherweight title holder attended an event hosted by NFL wide receiver Dez Bryant, as captured in a FightHype clip. They sat together during the Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions finals at AT&T Stadium. Dez Bryant, sporting a potential Stetson Western hat, sat between them.

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Shields mentioned that Bryant had consulted her about orchestrating a friendly face-off with Baumgardner, who had initially proposed the idea. Despite their online banter, Shields observed that Baumgardner seemed hesitant to engage face-to-face. Baumgardner later clarified that she sought permission from Dez Bryant out of respect, dismissing accusations of evasion given their close proximity at the event.

Do you think Baumgardner will be willing to move up in weight classes to face Shields? Are Shields’ demands justified? What are your opinions on this?

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