Perhaps, with no sign of Claressa Shields raising the olive branch, it was time Team Jake Paul and MVP decided to set the record straight and bring the matter to an end. Though it’s been a few years since it began, witnessing some of the most colorful exchanges, the world champion and MVP camp’s beef intensified particularly during the last few days.

For a change, the initial rounds had Shields and Amanda Serrano talking about the weather. It delighted the fans. However, they were taken aback when Shields went full throttle, following MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian’s recent comments that seemingly questioned her legacy. The backstory of Shields reportedly seeking a ticket for the Serrano-Katie Taylor trilogy tickled briefly. But for how long are you going to overlook and respond every time a post appears? In this strange tale of social media squabble, the MVP team decided to take up the cudgels and lodge a parting shot.

Jake Paul: Hitting the nail on the head

“Big boss has spoken,” Jake Paul said. His words basically followed Amanda Serrano’s powerful retort. On July 11, the Puerto Rican multi-division champion will meet rival Katie Taylor for the third time. However, time and again, she found her name pitted against Claressa Shields. The cognoscenti are aware. Even if the two sides agree, primarily on account of the sheer weight difference, the potential fight faces a huge hurdle.

So as much as they are aware of the fact, Serrano and several others have time and again highlighted, there’s no need to take the rivalry to the ring. Shields, Serrano, Taylor, and others are all true champions in their own spheres. Each of them has earned recognition in their field. So there’s no reason to collide.

But it seems the banter somehow touched a raw nerve. So calling out Shields directly, Serrano said, “Claressa, you are one of the best, and I will always admire what you have accomplished.” But there’s a problem. Over the years, Shields has expressed nothing but disrespect to those who care about her and want to take women’s boxing to the next level, according to her.

“Over the past 3 years you have constantly made disrespectful comments about my company, my promoter, my accomplishments, and the people I care about, who have changed my life and have made it a point to support women’s boxing on the biggest stages possible,” Amanda Serrano said.

So it was time Shields understood. They no longer walk the same road. It’s better to leave things where they stood. Serrano concluded, “It’s time to recognize this and move forward on separate paths. I will always be a big fan of your in-ring accomplishments. Stay Well.”

Of course, Jake Paul’s post attracted a fair share of comments and reactions. However, by adding feelings to his star charge’s hard-hitting realization, it’s clear where things currently stand.

Separate paths to greatness

Earlier, while highlighting the challenges to their potential showdown, Serrano made her stance clear and appreciated how, including herself, everyone holds Shields in high regard. Her accomplishments remain unmatched. To her credit, the two-time Olympic gold medalist appreciated the attempt and ended the discussion by jokingly seeking a ticket for Serrano’s upcoming fight.

Perhaps there’s some point in what Amada Serrano said. The highest division Serrano ever climbed was 147 pounds. Shields, on the other hand, made it to the heavyweight division and became an undisputed champion for the third time. Per her own confession, the lowest she can drop to is 154 pounds. Thus any chance of a clash remains unrealistic.

It’s understandable. Especially at higher divisions, there’s an apparent lack of competition in women’s boxing. So Shields might have to readjust her weight so she can continue to challenge herself and cement her great legacy further.

Do you foresee the Claressa Shields-MVP squabble continuing for some more time?

The long-standing beef between Claressa Shields and Jake Paul and his MVP Promotions has reignited once again. The rivalry has flared up again. It started with a few indirect shots and social media callouts, but things got more intense after Jake Paul’s big win over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium last November. So what’s happening now?

The two-time Olympic gold medalist didn’t hold back at the time and said, “I don’t think Jake Paul has the skills to get inside the ring with me.” Since then, things have only heated up between their camps. Reacting to comments made by MVP’s newly signed Alycia Baumgardner and co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, Shields gave us another intense response. But there was another twist, MVP responded with a witty clapback of their own to all of this. On February 7, Shields made history by defeating Danielle Perkins in a heavyweight showdown, becoming boxing’s first three-division undisputed world champion. Meanwhile, Baumgardner is gearing up to feature in the highly anticipated Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor trilogy fight at Madison Square Garden this July.

From powerful moves to powerful words: Claressa Shields vs. MVP

Now, in response to Bidarian’s remarks, Claressa Shields taunted, “How you look at @MostVpromotions when they say I need them to make money! Gwoat been here before y’all even thought about women’s boxing! I’m the first to make a million! Y’all Forgot!? That’s ok. Imma remind yall! ”

So where did the drama really start? During a press interview, Bidarian joined Baumgardner in addressing speculation around a potential Shields-Baumgardner matchup. He dismissed the idea, citing a significant weight gap between the two fighters. Shields is walking around at 190 lbs., while Alycia is 132–133 lbs. So Bidarian highlighted, “If Clarissa Shields wants the biggest payday of her life, she’s going to have to figure out how to get to a weight class that makes sense for Alycia, right? That’s just the reality of it.”

According to him, MVP leads the charge in creating high-profile women’s boxing events. Not Shields’ camp. So, if Shields wants in on a major event (a bout with Baumgardner?), she may have to go by MVP’s conditions.

Shields didn’t take those words lightly. She first responded with laughter: “😂😂😂 I laughed so hard seeing this. I’m a 5-weight division, 17x world champ, and 4x undisputed! I don’t have to go down to nowhere. 🤣🤣 I’ve been making millions! And talking about 190 😆😆, you forgot I was undisputed at 154! It’s called conquering, b***hes! Try it!”

MVP holds its ground amid Shields’ jabs

Later she defended her legacy and fired back, shutting down criticism about her weight. She rejected the idea that MVP is responsible for her financial or professional success. “I’m the first woman to make a million in 2022,” Shields stressed.

But as it turned out, the team at MVP wasn’t willing to back down. There posted a strong reply, “Oh, we see you GWOAT making all that money. We love it. Here is the link for the VIP tickets. Thank you for supporting the event.”

Interestingly, the ticket issue has its own backstory. Just days earlier, Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano had a friendly exchange online. Later, Shields jokingly requested front-row seats for MVP’s upcoming fight night: “Since we’re being so loving, I’ll need 2 front-row tickets for July 11th!”

So in the latest interview, when the reporter broached the matter, Bidarian added, “The issue is Remy Ma has a guest of the event with Amanda Serrano, so I just got to figure that out.”

With social media sparring and subtle jabs coming from both sides, the Shields-MVP rivalry doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon, it seems.

Could Claressa Shields ever join MVP to elevate her career to an even higher level? Or will she continue carving her own path as boxing’s self-made queen?

Three-division undisputed champion Claressa Shields is arguably the biggest name in women’s boxing today, drawing attention from all corners of the sport. Everyone wants a share of the lucrative spotlight she commands. However, Shields may have missed out on millions after calling out alleged false claims made by Most Valuable Promotions, owned by Jake Paul.

You see, Shields and MVP’s latest signing, Alycia Baumgardner, have been beefing for quite a while now. The prominent figures in women’s boxing, who were once on good terms with each other, have been involved in verbal sparring, public confrontations, and heated debates about a potential fight between them.

Since the tension between them began, a fight has failed to materialize between them, mainly because of the sheer weight difference between the two. While Shields fights in middleweight and higher weight classes, Baumgardner has never gone above 135 pounds. The weight issue came up in a recent interview, where MVP Co-Founder Nakisa Bidarian made some comments.

When asked about a potential fight between the pair, he said, “I think Claressa Shields is walking around like a 190 lbs right now. Alycia is walking around at 132-133. So, if Claressa Shields wants the biggest payday of her life, she’s gonna have to figure out how to get to a weight class that makes sense for Alycia Baumgardner, right?”

If you know Claressa Shields, you know she proudly considers herself the A-side—and rightfully so. So, it’s no surprise that Nakisa Bidarian’s statement didn’t sit well with ‘T-Rex.’ In response, Shields took to X to call out what she described as lies from Most Valuable Promotions. “Weak a** Pinocchio looking mf talking bout my weight,” she wrote.

“Like I’m not undisputed heavyweight champ at 175, and most fighters’ weights fluctuate in and out of camp,” Shields added, clarifying any doubts about her weight. ‘T-Rex’ went on to highlight that she doesn’t need MVP to make millions. “But to say I need @MostVpromotions to make my millions like @SalitaProm ain’t been putting on is CRAZY!”

Shields signed with Salita Promotions back in June 2017 and has been working with them for a little less than 8 years. “I’m the first woman to make a million [in] 2022,” she concluded. However, despite her claim, both Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor are also believed to have earned seven figures from a single bout. Who truly broke that barrier first remains unclear.

But the question is, is a fight between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner even possible?

Claressa Shields shuts down chances of fighting Alycia Baumgardner

Two months ago, Claressa Shields firmly shut down the possibility of facing Alycia Baumgardner, calling her a “non-factor” and “not even someone who I would consider to fight.” Despite past tensions and a viral face-off during a DAZN broadcast, Shields dismissed the idea due to weight differences, saying, “I fight 154, 160, or 168. She’s never fought at 140 or 147.”

Baumgardner had claimed that a fight at 147 was once agreed upon, stating, “She agreed to it. There is proof that she said this.” However, Shields has since moved up to campaign at 175 pounds, winning a heavyweight fight against Danielle Perkins. While Baumgardner expressed interest in the bout both competitively and financially, saying “It got personal” and “it’s a better package with me,” Shields appears laser-focused on bigger challenges in higher weight classes.

That said, despite all the verbal sparring between Claressa Shields and MVP Promotions, it’s highly unlikely that a fight against Alycia Baumgardner will be made. However, do you think Shields should consider coming down in weight?

Claressa Shields Receives “Biggest Payday” Advice as Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions Leaves Doors Open

The feud between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner has now gone on for well over a year. The friends-turned-foes have been trading jabs on X for the better part of last year with some of those interactions even spilling into the non-virtual world. This is why many feel that there might be an eventual boxing match between the two undisputed champions in order sometime in the future. But Baumgardner’s recent professional tie-up with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions may put that potential fight in jeopardy. If you have to ask why, then you don’t know the mutual hatred Shields shares with the Problem Child.

As for MVP, the promotion is gearing up for a landmark event headlined by Katie Taylor defending her undisputed super lightweight titles against MVP star Amanda Serrano in the trilogy fight. This historic all-women’s card, set for July 11 at Madison Square Garden, will stream live on Netflix. The undisputed heavyweight champion’s rival, Alycia Baumgardner would also be a part of this historic all-women’s boxing event, making her MVP debut and defending her super featherweight titles. As a result, the MVP team gathered at MSG Theater this past Wednesday for the event’s official press conference, where amid the discussions several things came up including Claressa Shields’ name. It was here that MVP Co-Founder Nakisa Bidarian decided to speak on the chances of the two rivals fighting sometime in the future.

When asked about the potential fight, Bidarian swiftly replied, “I think Claressa Shields is walking around like a 190 lbs right now. And,Alycia is walking around at 132-133. So, if Claressa Shields wants the biggest payday of her life, she’s gonna have to figure out how to get to a weight class that makes sense for Alycia Baumgardner, right?” Bidarian said, looking over at the undisputed super featherweight champion standing next to him who shook her head in agreement. What this means is that it is Claressa who is going to have to come down at least up to welterweight if she wishes to make the fight.

“That’s just the reality of it. MVP puts on the biggest events for women in boxing—not what she does,” the CEO continued in an obvious barb at Claressa Shields. Clearly, he thinks that if Shields wants to fight matches that truly matter, signing a deal with their promotion is the right way to go around it.