Female boxing champion Claressa Shields has thrown down the gauntlet to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, expressing her confidence in defeating him in the ring. Shields, with a pristine record of 14-0 and holding multiple titles, challenged Paul after he previously disparaged her following her MMA debut. Shields emphasized her superiority in both boxing and MMA, dismissing Paul’s skills and asserting her readiness to take him on.

Acknowledging Paul’s role in boosting the profile of fellow female fighter Amanda Serrano, who will be featured on the undercard of Paul’s upcoming bout with Mike Tyson, Shields credited him for that while maintaining her stance on his boxing abilities. Paul, with a record of 9-1, faces Tyson after the fight was postponed due to Tyson’s health concerns, giving Paul additional time to prepare.

Shields’ challenge adds an intriguing dimension to the boxing landscape, pitting a dominant female champion against a controversial internet personality turned boxer. With both athletes possessing strong personalities and considerable skill sets, a potential showdown between Shields and Paul could generate significant interest in the boxing world.