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A dinner date is up for grabs and the stakes have never been higher. Picture this unusual scenario: a victory in the boxing ring earns you a dinner date with one of the most formidable figures in women’s boxing. Yes, you read it right. In an intriguing twist that could rival a Hollywood script, boxing titan Claressa Shields has replied to a date proposal from fellow fighter Sunny Edwards. This odd exchange is contingent on Edwards’ victory over Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.
Strange? Certainly. Entertaining? Absolutely. But it’s got the boxing community buzzing. Is this an innovative motivational strategy or a lighthearted high-stakes wager between two successful athletes? Shields, after all, proudly bears the title of “Greatest Woman of All Time” in the boxing world, and winning a match to potentially secure a date with her is a plot twist that’s keeping boxing fans on the edge of their seats worldwide.
A range of perspectives on Claressa Shields’ unconventional proposal
The boxing world has been set abuzz, not just by the upcoming face-off between Sunny Edwards and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, but by an intriguing exchange between the former and Shields. Michael Benson recently tweeted, “Claressa Shields has agreed to go on a date with Sunny Edwards, if he beats Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. Shields picked Bam to stop Edwards, who replied: “If he don’t do I get to take you out?” She’s now said: “That’s great motivation, the chance to take the GWOAT to dinner.”
This playful banter has triggered a flurry of reactions from fans, sparking a heated discussion on social media platforms. Boxing aficionado John Robinson offered his humorous take on the proposition: “I’d lose on purpose.”
I'd lose on purpose
— john robinson (@JJohnRobinson) July 1, 2023
Another user, EP, couldn’t resist a sardonic jab at Shields’ status: “The calls herself the greatest when she’s literally ranked number one out of a whole 30 females worldwide 🤣🤣.”
The calls herself the greatest when she's literally ranked number one out of a whole 30 females worldwide 🤣🤣
— EP (@Edgarez_GDL) July 2, 2023
One user seized the potential for a creative pairing, noting, “Claressa and Sonny are definitely compatible! They are both Cringe! And not to mention Sonny can rap!!! Lol.”
Claressa and Sonny are definitely compatible! They are both Cringe! And not to mention Sonny can rap!!! Lol
— WarHorse9 🥊🥊 (@Ranchodeltoro) July 1, 2023
Not to be left out, James Freeman joined in with a rallying cry for Edwards: “Can’t blame him, shoot yo shot sunny.”
Can't blame him shoot yo shot sunny
— James Freeman (@fr71213136) July 1, 2023
However, the prospect of this potential romance wasn’t to everyone’s taste. One user was particularly candid, stating: “That’s gotta be the most hideous couple known to mankind.”
that’s gotta be the most hideous couple known to man kind
— El Pigeon 🇬🇧 (@AngloPigeon) July 1, 2023
Regardless of the outcome of the match and whether Edwards can secure his proposed date, this exchange has undoubtedly brought an added dimension of excitement to the upcoming event. While fan responses have been mixed, ranging from amusement to bewilderment, it is undeniable that this incident has stirred the pot in the boxing community. This wager, however unusual, provides another reminder of the intriguing personal dynamics that often simmer beneath the surface in the world of professional boxing.
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So, what’s your take on this unusual bet? Is it yet another clever PR move by Shields, a playful exchange, or something else entirely? And more importantly, will this unconventional incentive impact Sunny Edwards’ performance in the ring? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.
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