Oop! Claressa Shields Responds After Laila Ali Drops Price Tag On Potential Boxing Match
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Laila Ali says she would consider boxing comeback only if offered $15 to $20 million, reigniting rivalry with Claressa Shields amid ongoing public exchanges.
- On July 11 at Madison Square Garden, Ali, 47, made it clear she’d return only if offered $15–$20 million, fueling fight talks with Shields.
- Having not fought since 2007, Laila Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali, hasn’t entered the ring in 18 years and has exchanged verbal jabs with Shields since 2019.
- The current multi-division champion, Claressa Shields, responded on X, `I’m the GREATEST NOW!` and warned `at 175 I’ll put you on your back!`
- Revived chatter in 2025 that matchup isn’t far-fetched, as Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh’s history of funding major bouts sparks renewed interest.
- Should funding align, the potential Ali-Shields matchup could rekindle interest in women's boxing, drawing global attention and setting new benchmarks.
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Claressa Shields responds to Laila Ali saying she’d consider fighting her for $15-$20 million: ‘I’ll put you on your back’
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Oop! Claressa Shields Responds After Laila Ali Drops Price Tag On Potential Boxing Match
Roomies, it looks like a potential boxing match between Claressa Shields and Laila Ali might be on the table — but only if the money bag is right! A video surfaced showing Laila speaking on whether she’d be down to step in the ring with Claressa. Here’s what the boxing legend had to say…RELATED: The Internet Is Goin’ IN After Claressa Shields Stepped Out Wearing THIS To Let The World Know She Belongs To Papoose Claressa Shields Responds After La…
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