Claressa Shields Ropes in Rolly Romero’s Controversial Win While Questioning Terence Crawford’s Inclusion in a Recent Post Discussing Biggest Robberies in Boxing

Claressa Shields has stood up in defense of Terence Crawford in a recent X post about the biggest robberies in boxing history. The announcement of officials for the Errol Spence Jr.-Terence Crawford fight had stirred a divided response among fans. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) had cleared Oklahoma’s Sutherland as the referee, alongside judges Tim Cheatham and Steve Weisfeld overseeing the Showtime Pay-Per-View main event. This decision sparked both admiration and skepticism within the fanbase, with concerns about potential biases.

IFL TV recently posed a question to their viewers regarding the biggest robberies in the history of boxing and used a picture of Crawford in the background as an example. Shields, who found it absurd and prejudiced had a few questions regarding this.

Rolly Romero vs Ismael Barroso: the biggest robbery according to Claressa Shields

The three-division champion shared the post asking, “Why yall using Bud picture & not Rollie’s?” According to her, Rolly Romero is a better fit for a controversy such as a ‘robbery’ in boxing. While there have been speculations regarding the win, she believes Romero deserves to be in the poster instead of Crawford.

On the night of May 14, 2023, the Rolly Romero vs. Ismael Barroso fight took an unexpected turn. Referee Tony Weeks abruptly halted the match, declaring Romero the victor by TKO and the new WBA Super Lightweight Champion despite a knockdown by Barroso. This unforeseen conclusion left Barroso stripped of potential future earnings and the chance to claim a world champion title.

The puzzling stoppage, raising eyebrows among many, defied the anticipated climax fans were eager for. This is the incident Shields was pointing at. For the GWOAT, Romero is more deserving of a place in the post about boxing ‘robberies’.

A Claressa Shields-Savannah Marshall rematch in the making?

Savannah Marshall, with a record of 13-1 and 10 KOs, has ascended to the pinnacle of boxing by defeating Franchon Crews-Dezurn and securing the undisputed super-middleweight title. The victory marks a significant achievement for Marshall, who had previously held a win over Shields during their amateur days. However, Shields secured revenge with a hard-fought decision win in their undisputed middleweight clash last year.

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Now, promoter Dmitriy Salita is openly exploring the possibility of arranging a rematch between Shields and Marshall. Both fighters have also ventured into the MMA world by signing with the PFL, creating a unique scenario where the highly anticipated rematch could potentially take place in either boxing or MMA, adding an intriguing layer to their rivalry.

Do your views align with those of Shields? Which match do you think is the biggest robbery in boxing history?

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