“Me And You Can Fight”: Claressa Shields Calls Out Ex-UFC Champion For Potential Fight

Claressa Shields has dominated the boxing realm for a while now with much panache. Her victory over Maricela Cornejo through a unanimous decision in June this year maintained her status as the undisputed middleweight champion. Now, with her contract with PFL set in stone, she embarks on a fresh journey where she would want to further her hold in the combat world.

Amidst the signing of her multi-year contract with PFL, there are questions about who she would fight next. While the possibility of her rematch against Savanah Marshall remains on the horizon, the middleweight world champion has roped in a former UFC champion that has sent a wave of excitement through the combat world.

Claressa Shields wants to fight an ex-UFC fighter? But, what is the cost?

Last night’s match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou has ushered in a new paradigm. The bout that took place in all its glory in Saudi promises fighters that despite titles not being on the line, there can be fights that will guarantee them a massive payday. In pursuit of such kind of fight is Claressa Shields.

Recently, in an online conversation with former UFC featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg, Shields called her out for a fight. This happened after the Fury-Ngannou fight concluded, coincidence?

It all started when Cyborg nudged  Katie Taylor for a fight. She wrote, “Gimme Katie Taylor.”  Unfortunately for Cyborg, Taylor is all set to enter into a  rematch against Chantelle Cameron on the 25th of November.

The former UFC star last fought in the Octagon against Simone Da Silva in 2022. 

However, in response came another abled fighter who has time and again taken up some lucrative fights in her career. Shields wrote, “Me and you can fight @criscyborg” However, their discussion did not allude to where they’d fight- Octagon or the squared circle.

While accepting the fight, Cyborg  replied, “Open up the checkbook.” While the conversation between Shields and Cyborg might have enticed fans, it would interest the reader to know that Claressa has already signed a multi-year deal with PFL.

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Claressa Shields’ return to MMA will also be keenly watched as she ventures to extend her dominance to a new combat sport. Her entry into the PFL strengthens the league’s roster, adding more excitement to the world of MMA. Fans can look forward to her future bouts in the cage, where she will aim to make her mark and continue her impressive career in combat sports.

However, in which format of combat sport do you think Shields will go up against Cyborg if a matchup as such comes to fruition? Let us know in the comments section below.

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