In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, the self-proclaimed GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time), Claressa Shields, made controversial comments directed at Mexican champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. Shields urged Canelo to accept a fight against Jake Paul after Paul’s controversial victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson.
During the interview, Claressa Shields was asked for her opinion on Jake Paul’s next opponent. Without hesitation, Shields suggested that Canelo should take on Paul to prove that the YouTuber turned boxer is not a real contender.
“He said he wants to fight Canelo now. This is what I don’t understand about the men in boxing, okay? Here we go: people say Jake Paul isn’t a real boxer, he’s bad for boxing, he’s not that good. Then why won’t any of you step in the ring and fight him and beat him?” Shields stated.
Claressa Shields pointed out that, in her opinion, if anyone questions Jake Paul’s skill, the best way to silence the critics is to face him directly.
She also emphasized that a fight against Jake Paul could be an easy win for Canelo, who could showcase his superiority in the ring while earning a significant paycheck.
Claressa Shields also shared her thoughts on the recent fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which sparked divided opinions among boxing fans.
Although Paul won, the champion highlighted that the real stars of the night were female fighters Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor, who delivered a high-quality spectacle on the undercard.
“Mike Tyson and Jake Paul… it was what it was, but the girls stole the show tonight. I think boxing fans were considering Amanda and Katie’s fight as the real main event here, but of course, Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson,” said Shields.
The boxer also expressed doubts about Jake Paul’s progress as a professional fighter. According to Shields, she did not observe any significant improvement in his technique but admitted that Paul is a marketing genius, able to draw thousands of fans to the arena.
Claressa Shields acknowledged that, although she doesn’t fully sympathize with Jake Paul, she cannot ignore his ability to attract large crowds and generate interest in boxing.
The fight between Paul and Tyson managed to draw over 60,000 people to the arena, which, according to the champion, is an impressive achievement for someone with a background as a YouTube content creator.
“Jake is a genius at marketing, man. It’s phenomenal to see a YouTuber get 60,000 people in the arena. Look, I take notes, even though I don’t really like Jake like that, I take notes,” said Shields.
Finally, the champion expressed satisfaction that the fight between Paul and Tyson lasted all the rounds, calling the bout a win for boxing fans and a redemption for Mike Tyson, who, at 58 years old, still showed glimpses of his greatness in the early rounds.
It’s worth remembering that Jake Paul has shown interest in facing Canelo Álvarez, making controversial statements about the Mexican champion.
According to Paul, a fight against Canelo would represent the ultimate challenge and an opportunity to prove that his transition to professional boxing is legitimate.
With the growing media attention and Paul’s remarkable marketing skills, a fight against Canelo could become a massive event that attracts fans from around the world.
Now, the question remains whether Canelo will accept the challenge or continue ignoring Paul’s calls, focusing instead on fights with more renowned boxers with a longer professional track record.
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