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Papoose Accused of Striking Prankster Who Repeatedly Called Claressa Shields 'Serena'

Shields says the confrontation escalated only after Gerald Huston persisted in misidentifying her.

Overview

  • Gerald Huston posted a video showing facial wounds and claimed Papoose hit him, saying, "Play silly games, win silly prizes."
  • Shields said she was in a boxing circle with J Prince and Zab Judah when Huston followed her and kept calling her "Serena" despite corrections.
  • According to Huston, he was struck with a book, while Shields said Papoose stepped in only after repeated harassment and a face‑to‑face challenge.
  • VIBE reported it reached out to Papoose’s team for comment, and no public response was available at the time of the latest reports.
  • Coverage noted Huston’s history of prank encounters where he misidentified other celebrities, including Young Thug, Stevie J, and O.T. Genasis.