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Terence Crawford, Curmel Moton, and Others Stunned as Claressa Shields “Damn Near Killed” Her Internet Troller in Sparring

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The road to success is beset with doubters and disbelievers. But, what about a made man or a woman? Particularly, what if you are a 2-time undisputed champion in boxing and the world’s best active female middleweight champion? Whatever your social status and accomplishments, there is no dearth of trollers on social media who are ready to tear down your credentials. In addition, some are even brave enough to challenge you to a fight. This is exactly what happened when an internet troller rocked up at the HitsvilleGym in Atlanta to have a showdown with Claressa Shields. As expected, it didn’t go well for the person who goes by LOUISVILLE SLUGHER on Instagram. She has been trolling the ‘GWOAT’ relentlessly on social media and figured she had the boxing prowess to back up his trash talk.

Claressa Shields (12-0) remains undefeated, eyes bout with rival Savannah Marshall - ESPN

 

“I CANT BELIEVE THIS PUNK Axx GIRL PULLED TO @hitsvillegym after trolling me for months! And couldn’t last more than 30 seconds. I damn near killed this H*3″ Shields wrote on Instagram. A cursory look at the troller’s Instagram profile shows that she has been training in a boxing gym from a very early age. In one Instagram post, she claimed she won the Silver Gloves in 2005 by beating former MMA star Ronda Rousey. But, the gulf in boxing prowess was quite evident as she went up against the Olympic gold medalist.

In the video posted by Shields, the bell rang and the two boxers met in the middle. Right off the bat, the troller threw a couple of jabs and a cross but Shields was able to evade it easily. Then Shields went on an all-out offensive. Delivering a double jab to confuse her opponent, a subsequent cross connected flush on the headgear of her opponent.

In the midst of the fight, Shields’ opponent could be heard saying, “Come on with it”, and the former junior-middleweight champion turned it up a notch. Boxing on the front foot, Shields’ aggressive approach forced her opponent into a corner. And then came a barrage of punches from Shields: crosses, jabs, a thunderous body shot, and powerful combinations; all connected. The bell saved the troller from further damage and it looked like Shields was just getting warmed up.

Terence Crawford reveals the opponent he'd like to fight next | DAZN News US

But, to Shields’ displeasure, the fight didn’t continue to the next round. The opponent cited that the “left glove had 2hole” and her manager had to stop the fight. Nonetheless, the ‘GWOAT’ was mad that she couldn’t inflict further damage on her hater. Things got heated and both fighters were about to come to blows but the referee stepped in to prevent further chaos. The video came to the notice of boxing luminaries and they shared their two cents on the fight footage.

A soul-crushing reality check!

That was quite a humbling experience for the self-proclaimed “Queen of the Ring”. But, the LOUISVILLE SLUGHER claims that the footage does not give the whole story. “Yes Me AND CLARESSA SHIELDS FOUGHT TODAY N NO SHE AINT BEAT MY SSA! THEY GOT THE FOOTAGE UP AND KEEP TAGGING ME she felt me and they stopped it that’s the truth,” the Instagram post read. Regardless, if the video that is currently out there is considered, it was nothing but a one-sided beatdown, And the boxing community agrees wholeheartedly!

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What’s Next for Shakur Stevenson? Gervonta Davis, William Zepeda, and Other Potential Opponents for Newark Native After Artem Harutyunyan Victory

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Shakur Stevenson wants the best that the 135-pound division has to offer. While he is fresh off a dominating victory against Artem Harutyunyan, he has already reiterated his desire to have the marquee fight that he seems to have been chasing for a while. So, who fits the bill? Is it one of the standing champions at 135? Or is it any up-and-coming, hot prospect that can quench his ambition? If you already have a name in mind, then scroll down to see whether it made the list.

‘Sugar’ put on a show before his home crowd at Prudential Center, as he exhibited his superior defense and swift movement. However, it didn’t turn out to be exactly an exciting performance that the fans wanted to witness. While Stevenson made his first successful defense at 135, it also stamped his doubters’ criticism of him being a not-so-fan-friendly fighter and tough to market. The American fighter needs a name that can go to war against him and allow him to showcase the best version of himself. And you don’t have to look beyond the biggest name at 135 in Gervonta Davis.

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Shakur Stevenson vs. Gervonta Davis: high payout, clash of brutal force and technical prowess

What does Stevenson, 25, need right now? An opponent that brings the fight to him and possesses an explosive arsenal. What’s more? Davis, 29, more than qualifies. ‘Tank’ has swayed the fans with his thunderous knockout power and has a long list of followers, which will also bring traction to their fight. In addition, the two have been at each other’s throats for quite some time, so the hype and demand for a fight are already there.

And you would love to see a showdown of contrasting fighting styles, where the WBC champion’s technical skills and his fast pair of hands, along with accurate punching ability, might frustrate and triumph over Davis’ in-ring IQ and thunderous power. However, Stevenson also runs the risk of getting ripped apart by the Baltimore native. Will he be able to put on a masterclass of hitting and simultaneously avoid getting hit, as he has done in his previous fights?

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Vasiliy Lomachenko to ‘step aside’ so Gervonta Davis can fight Shakur Stevenson

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Shakur Stevenson versus Gervonta Davis could be next, at least according to Kenny Ellis, the co-trainer of ‘Tank’.

It was reported that Vasiliy Lomachencko, the IBF lightweight champion, was in talks with Davis, the WBA belt-holder, regarding a unification contest but according to Ellis, the Ukrainian veteran is plotting a more direct route to lightweight supremacy.

“Lomachenko said he will step aside and let Gervonta Davis fight Shakur Stevenson this fall and he’ll fight the winner early 2025,” Ellis said on Instagram.

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Given Lomachenko’s age, one might presume he’d be better off fighting the likes of Davis sooner rather than later. However, with Stevenson holding the WBC title, Lomachenko could fight for three belts rather than two if he waits a little longer. Furthermore, should Davis defeat Stevenson he’ll be an even more marketable foe for Lomachenko than he is at present. And should Stevenson win, Lomachenko gets the chance to repay the American for last night wearing a shirt with his face on it and the words ‘Bob is saving his son from this ass-whooping’.

Stevenson, who coasted to victory over Artem Harutyunyan, is now a free agent after revealing he turned down a $15m offer from Bob Arum’s Top Rank for a five-fight extension to his now-expired contract with the promotional powerhouse.

Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather

Last week, Stevenson told BoxingScene that a fight with Davis would be “the biggest fight in the world, if we are really thinking about it. Every hood in America is going to watch that fight… That’s the biggest and best fight to make in boxing.

“That’s the game plan for me and the end goal. That’s the fight that I am going to kick the door down with. Honestly, that’s the direction I want to go in.”

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Claressa Shields claims she ‘nearly killed’ an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange

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Claressa Shields

Shields could be seen landing a series of heavy shots on a sparring opponent

She shared the footage on social media, stating she was fighting an internet troll

Footage showed her ranting at the camera and being held back more than once

Claressa Shields claims to have ‘nearly killed’ an ‘internet troll’ during a sparring session at her gym.

The self-proclaimed ‘greatest woman of all time’ shared the footage of her sparring an unnamed opponent on social media.

SOURCE SPORTS: Claressa Shields Looking To Become Boxing's First Undisputed World Champ in Two Divisions - The Source

 

The undisputed champion is said to have invited the internet troll down to her gym for ‘at least two rounds of sparring’.

After some initial pressure from the unnamed opponent, Shields could be seen applying the pressure before landing some heavy shots.

What appeared to be a trainer could then be seen stepping in to stop the fight, with some words exchanged between the two fighters.

Things then became heated in the ring, with Shields having to be held back after launching a series of insults at her opponent.

‘What the f*** is that?’ the other fighter, who remains anonymous, asked after the fight was stopped.

Shields could be seen again approaching her opponent as what looked like a trainer stepped in to keep her away.

Claressa Shields: Why I call myself the GWOAT | DAZN News CA

‘I ain’t never seen no p***y s*** like this,’ the boxing star shouted as she turned to the camera. ‘

She continued to rant before trying to box the woman again, again being held back.

The video, shared to her 918,000 followers on Instagram, was captioned: ‘I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS PUNK Axx GIRL PULLED TO @hitswillegym after trolling me for months! And couldn’t last more than 30 seconds!

‘I damn near killed this h**. Show up again p***y!’

Shields has a 14-0 record in her professional boxing career, securing wins over the likes of Savannah Marshall and Maricela Cornejo in recent fights.

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Simone Biles’ concerns for her 16-year-old teammate at the Paris 2024 Olympics aren’t what you’d expect

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Simone is genuinely worried

Simone Biles, at 27 years old, stands as the undisputed leader of the United States gymnastics team, poised to reclaim the spotlight with her undeniable talent. Leading such a prestigious team comes with immense responsibility, a role Biles understands well as she navigates the expectations and needs of her teammates.

The team boasts seasoned athletes brimming with talent, yet during a recent interview, Biles shared an unexpected concern about her 16-year-old teammate, Hezly Rivera, ahead of Paris 2024.

Simone Biles Shares Anxious Video of Moments Before Making Team USA

The atmosphere lightened as laughter filled the room at Biles’ surprising revelation. It seems hard to fathom just how young Rivera is-so much so that she hasn’t yet learned to drive. Biles jokingly pondered whether teaching Rivera to drive should be a priority for Team USA before they head to Paris in 2024.

As a beacon of inspiration and experience, Biles is poised to guide Rivera through her Olympic debut. Rivera, the youngest athlete on the U.S. delegation this summer, stands to gain invaluable lessons under Biles’ wing, making their partnership one of the most promising narratives to watch unfold.

Besides Simone Biles, who will make the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team? - ESPN

After dropping the unexpected bombshell, Biles proceeded to praise Rivera for her immense talent. With her selection to the team, great things are expected from Hezly, and the audience can’t wait to see what she showcases this summer under Biles’ inspiration, alongside her teammates Suni Lee, Jade Carey, and Jordan Chiles.

As Rivera embarks on her Olympic journey under Biles’ mentorship, their dynamic reflects not just athletic prowess but also camaraderie and growth. With Biles at the helm, Team USA enters the next Olympic chapter with determination and a touch of lightheartedness, ready to captivate audiences worldwide once again.

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News Update Floyd Mayweather publishes old video of Gervonta Davis to embarrass him after his victory over Frank Martin

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The training session between “Tank” and Devin Haney left Mayweather’s pupil in a bad light.

There was a time when Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather Jr. were good friends. When “Tank” Davis’ career was beginning, “Money” Mayweather took him under his tutelage; however, as the years went by, that friendship became a bitter rivalry that just experienced its most recent chapter.

Mayweather met Davis in 2015, and almost immediately, the former champion could see the young boxer’s potential and gave him a contract with his company, Mayweather Promotions. The relationship lasted about seven years and brought large profits to both parties.

Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather

However, the relationship ended in 2022 amid serious accusations from “Tank” Davis against Mayweather Promotions. In a video he uploaded to his social media, the featherweight champion warned other boxers not to sign with the company at the risk of seeing their career seriously damaged.

The relationship between Davis and Mayweather has been strained since then. Although they have sometimes been seen on friendly terms, verbal exchanges on social media between the two are frequent. The most recent episode was this weekend when Mayweather posted an old video of his former pupil.

Mayweather’s strange post

Without further explanation, the former lightweight champion uploaded a video of a training session between Davis and Devin Haney to his Instagram account. The video lasts 18 minutes, and in it, you can see the boxers exchanging blows with protective equipment while Mayweather clearly coaches Haney.

Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather

The video does not have much that is extraordinary. What has caused suspicion in the boxing environment is the moment that Mayweather chose to release it. On Saturday night, “Tank” scored another victory, beating Frank Martin by a resounding knockout in the eighth round.

The fight marked the debut of streaming giant Amazon Prime in boxing shows. The win solidifies Davis’ position as one of the pound-for-pound best of the moment, granting him leverage in negotiations for a re-match with Ryan Garcia or a fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko.

The possible reasons

Some think that the video was a petty attempt by Mayweather to tarnish Davis’ victory somehow. Although if that had been the end, the boxer-turned-promoter made a mistake, as in the footage, you can see an out-of-shape “Tank” holding up without a problem against a Haney who was in fighting shape.

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Ryan Garcia leaks explosive messages: Will Gervonta Davis accept a million-dollar rematch?

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“Tank” defeated “King Ryan” by knockout in the seventh round in April 2023.

A little over a year ago, Gervonta Davis gave Ryan Garcia a resounding knockout in seven rounds. Like any good athlete, “King Ryan” was not very satisfied with the defeat and today he is looking for revenge for a stratospheric sum of money.

The fight, held on April 22 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, was one of the most anticipated of the year. It ended in the seventh round when “Tank” Davis landed a solid hook to the liver. Garcia couldn’t get up at the count of 10, and Davis emerged victorious.

Gervonta Davis shockingly defends Ryan Garcia following positive drugs test for Devin Haney fight and takes aim at Eddie Hearn | talkSPORT

Although they are bitter rivals in the ring, Garcia and Davis have developed a good friendship and apparently exchange messages with some regularity, as demonstrated by recent screenshots that Ryan shared on one of his social media accounts.

In the middle of the conversation, Garcia made it clear that he would like to set up a rematch with Davis, with a substantial purse involved. Although “Tank” did not give a concrete answer, the prize proposed by Garcia could tempt the current lightweight champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA).

Will there be a Garcia vs. Davis rematch?

In a message dated May 26, Garcia offered Davis a deal: “Bro, can we run it back again?” referring to a rematch for their fight from April last year. He also proposed a sum for the purse to be shared, “Make 200ms,” the Californian suggested.

At that time, Davis still had his fight against Frank Martin pending. “Beat Frank up and let’s make real bank,” proposed “King Ryan” and even gave Davis some advice for the fight, saying, “BODY SHOT.”

Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia results, highlights: Tank avoids scorecards, scores KO win with body shot | Sporting News Australia

 

 

“Yepppp,” “Tank” responded, and Garcia reiterated, “Cool body shot bro. He is weak to the body.” “And to the chin,” Davis completed.

Ryan maintained his innocence

Garcia could not avoid talking about the doping accusations against him. Elsewhere in the conversation, he assured Davis that he had not cheated in the fight against Devin Haney. He even went so far as to say that he could accept a rematch with Haney“in a real fight.”

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‘I’m seeing double’ – Fans stunned as Gervonta Davis shares ‘lookalike’ in fellow fighter with 100 per cent KO ratio

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Boxing fans have claimed Gervonta Davis looks exactly like prospect Jursly Carlos Vargas.

Davis has become one of the most recognisable faces in the boxing world since making his meteoric rise under the stewardship of legend Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather has been promoting a whole host of rising stars after his split with Davis in 2022, but 2-0 lightweight prospect Vargas is seen as one of his brightest.

Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin start time, fight card, TV schedule, ring walks - MMA Fighting

And in new training footage of the fighter with a 100 per cent KO ratio, his resemblance to the current WBA lightweight champion is quite astounding.

Vargas has similar tattoos on his back, a similar hairstyle and is built with a similar physique to the high-profile star.

The footage has gone viral on social media and fans have been left stunned, with one writing: “Feel like I’m seeing double.”

Another agreed, writing: “Yes absolutely [lots of similarities]. Davis also has a similar amount of tattoos.”

A fan wrote: “I genuinely thought this was Gervonta until I saw Vargas’ head shape.”

A fellow user agreed: “S***, I genuinely scrolled past thinking it was ‘Tank’.”

One viewer joked: “Where on earth is this Tank factory located?”

 

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Johnny Fisher brands Daniel Dubois ‘the hardest puncher I’ve EVER faced’ ahead of Wembley showdown with Anthony Joshua… as Tyson Fury’s ex-

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Johnny Fisher brands Daniel Dubois ‘the hardest puncher I’ve EVER faced’ ahead of Wembley showdown with Anthony Joshua… as Tyson Fury’s ex-sparring partner explains where he went wrong against Oleksandr Usyk

Unbeaten British heavyweight Johnny Fisher insists Daniel Dubois is the biggest puncher he has ever been in the ring with and believes he is capable of shocking Anthony Joshua at Wembley.

Joshua and Dubois are set to face each other at England’s national stadium on September 21 with the IBF heavyweight title on the line.

When is Tyson Fury fighting Anthony Joshua? Dates, location reportedly set for heavyweight boxing title fight | Sporting News

 

Two-time champion Joshua is the strong favourite to regain his crown after winning his last four fights, including a spectacular two-round demolition of Francis Ngannou in March.

But Dubois has also proved he belongs on the world stage by winning two on the bounce in Saudi Arabia, and he came through some tough moments to see off the previously undefeated Filip Hrgovic last month.

Having been upgraded to IBF champion after Oleksandr Usyk opted to vacate the belt, Dubois will make his first defence against Joshua in a domestic dust-up.

And Fisher – who has sparred several elite heavyweights such as Tyson Fury – is adamant it will be no walkover for Joshua, after revealing exactly how hard Dubois hits.

‘I’ve sparred Dubois, I’ve sparred Fabio Wardley, Tyson Fury, Derek Chisora, Carlos Takam, Filip Hrgovic and many more but Dubois is the biggest puncher I’ve ever faced by far, Fisher told Mail Sport. ‘He can seriously, seriously whack.

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‘He’s got more than a puncher’s chance. He’s got a good jab himself and the way he fought Filip Hrgovic, came through the first couple of rounds getting punched and getting hit quite regularly showed he’s got a good chin and he can come forward so it’s not a walkover by any means for Anthony Joshua.

‘If he rattles Joshua early he can send a few warning signals and he can get it done.’

Fisher cannot wait for the British pair to settle their differences in front of up to 100,000 fans at Wembley, but despite backing Dubois to cause Joshua problems, he admitted there are factors in AJ’s favour that could give him the edge.

‘It’s a great fight and it’s brilliant that it’s happening in England in Wembley,’ Fisher added.

‘If I’m thinking of it logically I think Joshua’s got a little bit too much know-how, a bit too much experience and should be the favourite in that fight.’

Poll: Will Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua actually happen in 2021? - Bad Left Hook

 

The heavyweight division is thriving at the moment, with another huge showdown on the horizon between Fury and Usyk.

Usyk beat Fury via split decision in May to become undisputed champion, but the Gypsy King will get his shot at redemption on December 21 when they square off again in Saudi Arabia.

Reflecting on why Fury fell short the first time around, his ex-sparring partner Fisher felt Fury’s weight and in-ring antics cost him in the gruelling 12-round contest, but backed him to put things right in the rematch.

‘I thought it was a very close fight. I thought or two rounds to Usyk is probably fair, but it wasn’t as if Fury was out of the fight,’ Fisher said.

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Mike Tyson Names The ‘Most Sensational’ Fighter He Ever Witnessed

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Mike Tyson put on many a performance to remember over the course of his 20-year career.

With a persona as fearsome as his, ‘Iron’ Mike was often credited with beating men before they made their ring walk. If they put up a fight, more often than not Tyson would beat it out of them – at least in the early stages of his campaign.

As one of the most watchable fighters from any generation, Tyson’s opinion on ‘sensational’ fights and fighters carries plenty of weight.

Mike Tyson names boxing legend as his dream opponent from any era | DAZN News US

To find the man he felt deserved the most praise takes looking back to 2013, when the former undisputed heavyweight champion spoke to ESPN’s Max Kellerman about Manny Pacquiao‘s recent win over Brandon Rios.

“No fighter, in the years I have witnessed, looked more sensational than Pacquiao looked the other night. Name a fighter that looked more sensational than Pacquiao the other night.”

“It was masterful; the side movements. He threw a lot of punches and Rios couldn’t get a punch off. He was like Willie Pep. It was brilliant. It was really brilliant.”

The fight, billed ‘The Clash in Cotai’, was for the vacant WBO Welterweight World title back in 2013. The US’s Rios entered the ring on the back of a loss – his career first – to Mike Alvarado.

Mike Tyson says psychedelics saved his life, now he hopes they can change the world | Reuters

Pacquiao was after licking wounds, too, returning to the ring following back-to-back losses against Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez and a call from his own trainer to retire should he lose a third time on the bounce.

He didn’t, his speed proving too much for Rios over twelve to win a unanimous decision with the scores of 120–108, 119–109, 118–110. Rios would say the Filipino fighting sensation was just ‘too quick,’

‘PacMan’ has fought ten times since, beating Bradley twice but notably losing to Floyd Mayweather and, most recently, Yordenis Ugas. Despite that last defeat being in 2021, he is currently in talks for a comeback to break a record he set himself.

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