Claressa Shields Exposes Alycia Baumgardner, Reveals Declined Fight Offer Amidst Fiery Encounters
The longstanding feud between boxing titans Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner reignited once again, sending shockwaves through the boxing world. The simmering tension between the two reached a boiling point at the Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos fight, where Shields, working as a commentator, confronted Baumgardner in a fiery exchange.
Reports suggest that Shields left her commentary duties momentarily to address Baumgardner, unleashing a torrent of emotions and accusations. Shields did not mince her words, publicly labeling Baumgardner as a “dr*g cheat” in a scathing interview following the altercation. The Michigan-born boxer expressed her disdain for Baumgardner’s alleged substance abuse, fueled by past accusations of performance-enhancing drug use.
In the interview, Shields did not hold back, delivering a blunt assessment of the situation. Despite Baumgardner’s protests of innocence, Shields remained steadfast in her belief, refusing to back down from her allegations. The confrontation also shed light on the significant weight difference between the two fighters, with Shields hinting at Baumgardner’s potential advantage in weight management due to her past positive drug test.
“Whatever, she’s a dr*g cheat,” Shields stated. “I don’t give a f***,” she continued,
“Look, Alicia, I don’t know where the f*** you got that I was ugly from,”
“God not to find a cute. No, God not to find a cute and he don’t care about ugly. So, it’s like, therefore looks don’t matter.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Shields addressed comments made by Baumgardner about her appearance, vehemently denying any insecurity about her looks. In a surprising turn, Shields rebuffed Baumgardner’s remarks, asserting her confidence and dismissing any notion of concern over her physical appearance.
Her tweet reads: “Her team didn’t even want to entertain the conversation! Ask @Dsalita! First call I made after I won my MMA fight, ‘set the fight between me & Alycia now’ he called her team and everyone was super against it!!!!! Said Alycia was just talking ‘clout.’”
Despite the heated exchange, Shields faced accusations of orchestrating the feud for publicity. However, she swiftly refuted these claims, taking to Twitter to set the record straight. Shields emphasized her genuine desire for a matchup with Baumgardner, revealing that her team had actively pursued the fight following her MMA victory.
Shields’ revelations about the declined fight offer from Baumgardner’s team further fueled speculation surrounding their rivalry. Despite the obstacles, Shields remains determined to settle the score in the ring, signaling her unwavering commitment to the long-awaited showdown.
