Overview
- Claressa Shields has publicly rejected MVP Promotions' demand to cut weight for a potential fight with Alycia Baumgardner, citing her extensive championship accolades and earnings.
- Shields accused Jake Paul of appropriating her 'GWOAT' moniker and giving it to Amanda Serrano, further fueling tensions between the two camps.
- Amanda Serrano defended MVP Promotions and Alycia Baumgardner, stating they meant no disrespect, but later urged Shields to 'move forward on separate paths.'
- Shakur Stevenson expressed support for Shields, while Cris Cyborg criticized her, suggesting Shields had hindered her own fight opportunities.
- The ongoing feud highlights deeper issues in women's boxing, including promotional power dynamics, branding disputes, and shifting alliances between fighters.