Claressa Shields says she’s achieved chasing a Laila Ali bout, claiming she introduced $15 million to the desk just for Ali’s group to stroll away.

Claressa Shields is looking recreation over on a long-hyped fantasy struggle with Laila Ali, and he or she’s doing it with no hesitation.

The three-time undisputed world champion informed TMZ that Ali’s camp flat-out rejected the bout, regardless of months of buzz and a big-money supply on the desk.

“Laila and her representatives have told us no,” Shields stated. “Like, the answer is ‘no.’ She doesn’t want to fight. And that’s fine. I have no problem with that. I’m not upset. I mean, I wouldn’t fight me either. You know what I’m saying? I understand that she’s scared. I’m moving on.”

The backstory goes like this: Ali as soon as floated the concept that $15 million may get her again within the ring. Shields says she hustled up the cash, anticipating the deal to be achieved. Instead, she says Ali’s aspect pulled the plug.

“I thought that she was about all that talk. She wanted $15 million. I went and got the $15 million. And now it’s all this backpedaling. So, you know, congrats to her on whatever she’s doing. But I’m moving on with my career,” Shields stated.

You may bear in mind we interviewed Claressa 5 years in the past. She was attempting to get this struggle achieved then, however nothing got here out of it.

Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields: The Boxing Beast Wants All The Smoke: From Laila Ali To IG Trolls!

The fight-that-never-was sparked loads of debate on-line. Some argued that the retired 47-year-old has nothing to show, however she did identify her worth. Her nemesis went and received it. It simply doesn’t make a variety of sense for a retired champion to face one other champ in her prime. Some have stated Claressa Shields was out of line for framing Ali’s choice as worry.

“Laila is out the way and happy with her life. Go fight Mike Tyson,” one commenter wrote. Another stated, “Scared? Girl, Laila is acting her age and wage. She’s a brand and has nothing to gain fighting you. Please, go somewhere.”

Not everybody disagreed with Shields’ confidence, however the consensus leaned towards Ali being achieved with boxing for good. Some folks I do know have been actually not pleased with the daughter of Ali being handled that means. At the identical time, it’s boxing and trash speak is the norm.

Shields is OK. She went to social media to flash a virtually $90,000 diamond-encrusted watch. She additionally posted different stuff, however go to her social. I’m not going to indicate all her flossing after I dwell in a hovel!

Related