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Is boxing history poised for a significant transformation? The boxing realm is alive with discussions and arguments as Claressa Shields, an unquestionable boxing sensation, presents a bold idea: an inter-gender boxing bout involving none other than Jake Paul, a social media influencer turned boxer.

During a recent TMZ interview, Shields, widely seen as the best female boxer ever, stated that Diaz lacks boxing legitimacy. His impact on the boxing world seems to lack impressiveness. This statement highlights her stance on his capabilities within the sport.

Claressa Shields reacts to Nate Diaz’s career as a boxer

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In a recent interview with TMZ, Claressa Shields was asked about the recent fights between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. She proclaimed, “Nate Diaz is not a real fighter he is an MMA fighter and not a boxer so him getting on there and not being able to use his chokes, his slams, his ji Jitsu gave Jake Paul a huge advantage”. She expressed that Nate is not accustomed to boxing but to MMA fighting. His fighting style differs from that of a boxer. His lack of familiarity with techniques like chokes, slams, and jiu-jitsu gave Jake an upper hand.

She further added that “He just knocked Nate Diaz down. He didn’t make a mess outta Nate Diaz. honestly, he has a real fight with Tommy Fury”.

In a shocking turn of events during the interview, she took the bold step of challenging Jake Paul by stating, “I would really fight Jake Paul in a fight honestly and I will win/honestly and I will win and he knows that”. Her audacious statement caught the world of fighting attention rather swiftly.

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She went on the add that “And I honestly think that he lands punches against guys who really have a bad defense’. Shields’ assessment of Jake Paul’s victories against opponents from a predominantly MMA background has raised eyebrows.

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Shields vs Paul: A bold move breaking gender norms

In a surprising twist, the conversation transcends Shields’ challenge itself and delves into a narrative that redefines modern combat sports. Shields, widely praised as the “Greatest Woman of All Time”, consistently display a readiness to challenge all opponents, regardless of gender. Her proposal to fight Jake Paul is not merely about a singular match; it’s emblematic of her broader mission to revolutionize perceptions of gender roles in sports. Claressa Shields challenging Jake Paul symbolizes ambition and innovation, driving combat sports forward through a collision of worlds.

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Claressa Shields didn’t deviate from the words of her assessment of the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight. She emphasized Diaz’s MMA background and his limited knowledge of boxing techniques, granting Paul an edge to progress. Shields even challenged Jake Paul boldly, asserting her confidence in emerging victorious against him. As the debate unfolds there exist multiple questions: will a fight between Jake Paul and Claressa Shields take place? Only time will tell.

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