Claressa Shields Doubles Down, Demands Rematch with Jake Paul, Insists on Landing a Punch.
Women’s boxing champion Claressa Shields is not backing down from her challenge to face Jake Paul in the boxing ring. After her dominant career in the sport, Shields has made it clear that she believes she can outbox the YouTuber turned boxer. With the stakes higher than ever, Shields has doubled down on her demand for a rematch, emphasizing that she would have no problem landing a punch on Paul.
The Context: Jake Paul’s Recent Fight and Shields’ Callout
Jake Paul, also known as ‘The Problem Child,’ made headlines last month with his return to the ring in Dallas. After knocking out Mike Perry in July, Paul took on legendary boxer Mike Tyson in what was his first professional bout since Tyson’s return to the ring. Despite being 58 years old and nearly two decades away from competitive boxing, Tyson was expected to give Paul a tough fight. However, Paul managed to dominate Tyson, winning by a unanimous decision after eight rounds.
Since the fight, Paul has attracted a lot of attention, and many fighters, including Claressa Shields, have called him out. Shields, the self-proclaimed “GWOAT” (Greatest Woman of All Time), made it clear in an interview with Overtime Boxing that she believes she could easily outbox Paul. She has made similar claims in the past, having called out Paul earlier this year as well as welterweight contender Keith Thurman. In her eyes, she could beat them both without hesitation.
Claressa Shields Talks About the Fight
Shields is not shy about her confidence in the ring. In her recent interview, she stated with certainty, “I would beat him in a fight, and you know that.” She continued, “Yeah, absolutely [I would beat him in ten-ounce gloves and no headgear]. I’m a big woman. The biggest and strongest man doesn’t win all the fights. So what’s the difference here? I’ve been boxing for 18 years. 18.”
Shields also brought up the issue of gender differences, addressing the elephant in the room. “I’ve got you, he’s got a d*ck, I’ve got a vagina. I get it. But what about the skills I have? That doesn’t matter? He’s got to be able to break me down, and he has to be able to hit me. I’ve got to be able to break him down, and I’ve got to be able to hit him. It’s certain things that I can do, that he doesn’t even know yet.”
Her remarks highlight the intense confidence she has in her boxing ability, and she is ready to prove herself in a fight with the social media sensation. Despite being a woman in a male-dominated sport, Shields believes her skills and experience would easily outweigh Paul’s ability to land a solid punch.
The Current Status: Shields’ Next Fight and Jake Paul’s Future
As of now, Jake Paul has not signed a deal to return to the boxing ring, leaving fans wondering if he will take on any of the challengers, including Claressa Shields. Meanwhile, Shields has already signed a contract to face Danielle Perkins in a DAZN-streamed event in February. The ‘GWOAT’ last fought in July, securing a dominant second-round knockout over Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse, proving once again why she is regarded as one of the best.
The challenge from Claressa Shields is not one to be taken lightly. Whether or not Jake Paul will accept her challenge remains uncertain, but it’s clear that Shields is ready to prove herself against any opponent who steps into the ring with her. Could a showdown between Shields and Paul become a reality? Only time will tell, but fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this developing saga.
