Muhammad Ali's grandson weighs in on Claressa Shields' $15 million callout of Laila Ali: "It would shatter some records"
UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – Claressa Shields has secured a $15 million purse backed by Wynn Records to challenge retired undefeated champion Laila Ali, aiming to create a landmark event in women's boxing.
- On July 17, 2025, the city of College Park, Georgia, declared Claressa Shields Day with two official proclamations honoring the boxer.
- This recognition followed Shields' announcement of a $15 million offer to retired champion Laila Ali to stage a high-profile superfight.
- Shields, the current undisputed heavyweight champion, has challenged Ali on social media, asserting she is far superior and ready to fight at 175 pounds with venues and dates prepared.
- Shields declared on X, "Now @TheRealLailaAli I'm the GREATEST NOW!" while Ali has stated she'll only fight for $15 to $20 million and doubts the bout will happen, as noted by Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh.
- The event would mark a significant moment for women's boxing, highlighting Shields' legacy and the enduring debate over a potential clash between two generations.
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Claressa Shields Honored With Own Day in College Park
Source: Courtesy / Amazon MGM Studios Claressa Shields, the reigning boxing champion and trailblazer for women in sports, has achieved yet another milestone—this time, outside the ring. As reported by Rolling Out, on July 17, the city of College Park officially declared the day as “Claressa Shields Day,” marking a historic moment of recognition for the Michigan native who has redefined women’s boxing. The proclamation ceremony was a grand affai…
Muhammad Ali's grandson weighs in on Claressa Shields' $15 million callout of Laila Ali: "It would shatter some records"
While Claressa Shields is arguably the greatest female boxer of her generation, the shadow of the undefeated Laila Ali has long been a hurdle in her quest to be recognized as the greatest women's boxe
Okay, Big Champ! Claressa Shields Secures Her Own Official Day In Georgia
Claressa Shields is out here making BIG movies! The boxing champ recently revealed that Georgia showed her love by giving her an official day in her honor.RELATED: Oop! Claressa Shields Responds After Laila Ali Drops Price Tag On Potential Boxing Match Claressa Shields Celebrates As Georgia Names A Day After HerThe Shade Room recently shared footage of Claressa Shields accepting the proclamation for her very own day in College Park, Georgia. In …
'Let’s Make It Happen!' Claressa Shields Secures $15 Million To Fight Laila Ali
It’s official: Claressa Shields has called Laila Ali’s bluff — and brought the bag with her. In a major announcement made via video to TMZ Sports on Thursday, undisputed middleweight champion Claressa “GWOAT” Shields confirmed she has secured the full $15 million purse needed to tempt boxing icon Laila Ali out of retirement for what could become the most electrifying showdown in the history of women’s boxing. “Laila, I’m here with my team. I go…
'Claressa Shields Is Evil, Looks Like She Wants To Hurt Women': Fans Concerned That $15M Isn't Worth 47-Year-Old Laila Ali Risking It All Against 30-Year-old GWOAT
Boxing has no boundaries anymore, but the bag is still available. For years now, there has been rumblings about a Claressa Shields and Laila Ali superfight, as the GWOAT has annihilated most of her opponents throughout the years and never lost a professional bout. According to reports the fight is closer than ever to actually happening. Just days after the 47-year-old Ali declared that she wouldn’t even consider fighting Shields without at leas…
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