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It seems even boxing champions are scared for their lives when it comes to crimes for petty reasons. Claressa Shields is a boxer whose confidence and exceptional skills validate her bold claims. Hailing from Flint, Michigan, Shields has silenced skeptics at every step, establishing herself as a dominant force in the sport. Her prowess has compelled even the harshest critics to recognize her as the ‘GWOAT’ (Greatest Woman Of All Time). Shields’ journey is a testament to her determination and talent, challenging conventions and earning her a well-deserved place among the boxing greats.

Recently, Shields reposted a piece of shocking news on her X account and her reaction to it. What happened and what did Shields have to say about it?

Claressa Shields left surprised at the heinous crime

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A lady allegedly stabbed another due to a dispute over sauce. Sauce that we eat with food. No, there is no metaphor there. The two had bought their food and got into a fight later regarding which sauce to use. Coincidentally, the one who started the argument is the one who got stabbed.

Shields wrote, “This why I don’t play with y’all” while sharing the unusual news. Even the boxing champion was taken aback at the way a person might react to something so insignificant. Matters can escalate in the blink of an eye before you know it. Talking about matters escalating, let us take a look at the feud between Shields and Cris Cyborg.

A Claressa Shields-Cris Cyborg crossover match talks brew

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An X feud between boxing sensation Shields and MMA champion, Cyborg has ignited talks of a cross-over super fight. It began with Cyborg proposing a “145lbs super fight… MMA vs boxing.” Shields countered, requesting 154lbs, citing their similar weight-cutting processes. Cyborg, boasting 16 championships at 145lbs, defended her stance. Shields, unyielding, criticized the weight class choice and challenged Cyborg’s ability to knock her out.

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This dispute reflects a broader trend in combat sports, magnified by Francis Ngannou’s impactful debut against Tyson Fury. MMA fighters, lured by substantial earnings, are transitioning to boxing. The Shields-Cyborg clash epitomizes this shift, underscoring the growing fascination with inter-disciplinary matchups.

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One can never predict what might happen, even in the next few minutes. Life is unpredictable and boxers are not unaware of this fact. What do you think of the incident?

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