Laila Ali Responds to Claressa Shields' Fight Challenge
Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs), the undisputed women's heavyweight champion and a top pound-for-pound boxer, has been calling out boxing legend Laila Ali (24-0, 21 KOs) for several years. Despite being 17 years younger and more active, Shields repeatedly urged Ali to return to the ring.
In 2025, these callouts intensified. Ali mentioned she might consider fighting Shields if offered $15-20 million. In response, Shields presented Ali with a $15 million check bearing her name. However, this offer did not persuade Ali to accept the fight.
Frustrated, Shields has appeared on various talk shows recently, criticizing Ali and making harsh claims intended to challenge Ali's legacy. This tension peaked on October 16, when Ali publicly addressed Shields' remarks in a video on her YouTube channel.
"These callouts finally reached a breakout point for Ali, which she conveyed by putting Shields on blast during an October 16 video on her YouTube channel."
Key Points
- Shields persistently called out Ali despite her retirement since 2007.
- Ali’s condition for a fight was a $15-20 million offer.
- Shields delivered a $15 million check to Ali, but the fight did not materialize.
- Shields has recently made disparaging comments to provoke Ali.
- Ali responded publicly to Shields' provocations in October 2025.
Author's summary: The longstanding fight challenge between Claressa Shields and Laila Ali escalated in 2025, with Ali firmly declining despite a lucrative offer, leading to public exchanges and tension between the two champions.
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