Laila Ali reveals financial terms for potential match-up against Claressa Shields
In the world of women's boxing, a potential super-fight between Laila Ali and Claressa Shields is causing a significant stir. The tension between these two formidable opponents has been beneficial for the sport, with both being major headliners in its current historic rise.
Recently, Laila Ali expressed her willingness to come out of retirement for a showdown with Shields, but only if the asking price is right. Ali has mentioned a figure of $20 million as the price she would consider to take the fight. However, Claressa Shields has not publicly committed to this proposed matchup.
During a recent all-women's boxing event, Laila Ali was a part of Netflix's streaming crew. The interview regarding the potential fight between Ali and Shields can be found on FightHype. Despite being asked about the possibilities of a fight between her and Shields, Ali focused on analysing other fights on the card.
The potential fight between Ali and Shields could still be unlikely due to the age gap and Ali's inactivity. Ali, who is 47 years old and hasn't competed in 18 years, may find it challenging to keep up with the younger and more active Shields.
Meanwhile, Shields is scheduled to fight Lani Daniels on July 26. Shields has had notable conflicts with other big names in women's boxing, including Amanda Serrano. Shields has also expressed frustrations about Ali downplaying her accomplishments.
The money mentioned by Ali for the potential fight could make it more feasible. Financial power players, such as Turki Alalshikh, might be interested in investing in such a spectacle. If the fight were to happen, it could do huge numbers due to the popularity of both boxers and the real-life beef between them.
The tension between Laila Ali and Claressa Shields stems from a mentor-turned-rival dynamic that soured as the two stars grew apart, according to Yahoo! Sports' Shanelle Genai. Ali has suggested that Shields needs to "humble herself."
In other boxing news, Katie Taylor def. Amanda Serrano for the undisputed women's junior welterweight championship. Alycia Baumgardner def. Jennifer Miranda for Baumgardner's undisputed women's junior lightweight championship. Chantelle Cameron def. Jessica Camara for the WBC women's interim junior welterweight title. Tamm Thibeault def. Mary Casamassa in the middleweight division via 5th-Round TKO. Ramla Ali def. Lila Furtado in the junior featherweight division. Ellie Scotney def. Yamileth Mercado for Scotney's IBF and WBO women's junior featherweight titles and Mercado's WBC women's junior featherweight title.
Cherneka Johnson def. Shurretta Metcalf via TKO9 for Metcalf's IBF women's bantamweight title and the vacant WBO and WBC women's bantamweight titles. Shadasia Green def. Savannah Marshall for Marshall's IBF women's super middleweight title and Green's WBO super middleweight title.
Laila Ali did a fantastic job with her analysis during the event. The future of women's boxing looks promising, with exciting matchups like the potential Ali-Shields super-fight on the horizon.
Sports commentators have been eagerly discussing the potential super-fight between Laila Ali and Claressa Shields in women's boxing, a matchup that could potentially rewrite history due to the popularity of both boxers and the real-life feud between them. Laila Ali, who is scheduled to fight Lani Daniels on July 26, has expressed her willingness to come out of retirement for a showdown with Shields, but only if the asking price is right, with Ali mentioning a figure of $20 million as the price she would consider to take the fight. Meanwhile, financial power players such as Turki Alalshikh might be interested in investing in such a spectacle, making the fight more feasible due to the financial power at stake.
