Claressa Shields, widely regarded as one of the top names in women’s boxing, has made headlines openly discussing a potential mega-fight with undefeated boxing legend Laila Ali. Revealing that she had made a $15million offer to tempt Ali out of retirement.
Claressa Shields vs. Laila Ali
“I’m just putting my money where my mouth is and willing to pay her what I feel that she’s deserved, and we can make a fight happen,” Shields told Ariel Helwani. She also highlighted the event’s historic potential: “That fight could change the trajectory of women’s boxing. It could be like the Conor McGregor versus Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather fight.