”She’d get knocked out” – Fans react to ‘GWOAT’ Claressa Shields proclaiming superiority over Jake Paul in boxing

Claressa Shields has reignited her feud with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul after bizarrely trolling him during an interview.

”She’d get knocked out” – Fans react to ‘GWOAT’ Claressa Shields proclaiming superiority over Jake Paul in boxing

Claressa Shields bizarrely mocks Jake Paul (Image via Instagram/The Mirror)

YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul has made waves in the professional boxing world with his intriguing matchups. There’s no doubt that the 27-year-old boxer knows how to attract attention. However, along with the positive praise, he also faces criticism. This time, it’s the reigning multi-divisional female world champion Claressa Shields who has bizarrely trolled Paul.

Interestingly, the self-proclaimed ‘GWOAT’ has a history of challenging male boxers. Over the years, boxing has seen Claressa Shields call out several top fighters. Recently, in a brief interview with TMZ Sports, Shields was asked if she could defeat rising boxing star, Jake Paul. In response, the GWOAT, known for her outspoken nature, confidently asserted her belief in her ability to win a potential fight against Paul.

I don’t think Jake Paul has the skills to get inside the ring with me or any of the guys that are at 154 pounds or up who is ranked in the rankings. I’m not gonna lie to you. 1 to 10, I don’t think he could pick a guy 1 to 10 in any of the rankings, any of the weight classes and beat them.

Claressa Shields via TMZ Sports
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Even though Shields hadn’t had a great past while sparring against male boxers, she believes Paul wouldn’t pose a challenge. Moreover, the multi-divisional champion also laid several other intriguing points. According to Shields, any top-ranked boxer can easily humiliate a boxer like Paul. Interestingly, both Paul and Shields share a heated animosity against each other.

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The tension between the two began in 2021 when Shields expressed her confidence in defeating the ‘Problem Child.’ Since then, they have clashed on multiple occasions, with several notable figures in the combat sports community weighing in on their rivalry. Recently, Shields’ unusual mockery of Paul attracted significant attention. As such, it has even prompted a variety of reactions from fight fans.

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Fight fans react to Claressa Shields’ recent comments on Jake Paul

Claressa Shields is one of the top female boxers in the world. From her amateur days, the Michigan native has made impressive strides in the boxing arena. She is an Olympic gold medalist and a multi-division world boxing champion. Throughout her illustrious boxing career, including her amateur fights, Shields has lost only once, which greatly boosts her confidence.

Claressa Shield and Jake Paul in action
Claressa Shield and Jake Paul in action (Image via Instagram)

Although Shields is recognized as one of the best female boxers, her recent callout of Jake Paul did not sit well with fans. As such, Many combat sports enthusiasts took to social media to share their reactions to the GWOAT’s comments. Check out some of their responses below.

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Fight fans largely criticized Shields for making unrealistic callouts that seemed unlikely to happen. However, some netizens expressed their belief that Paul might be the one to finally dismiss the GWOAT’s consistent callouts to male boxers. Additionally, a former UFC fighter noted that after Paul’s recent fight against Mike Tyson, he would not hesitate to take on Shields in an intergender contest.

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