Claressa Shields is once again making it clear that she sees no equal across women’s boxing—and this time, she’s attaching a $100,000 price tag to that belief.
While appearing on MRECK TV’s Let The Sparkz Fly, Shields spoke with host David “Flat” Sparks, also known as The Mad Boxer, about her dominance in the sport and why she’s comfortable wagering that no woman can defeat her in the ring.
During the conversation, Shields outlined the work that backs up her confidence. She described a typical training day by saying, “Mondays I start off strong. I go for a run. After I go for a run, I train at the gym. I hit the bag 10 rounds. I shadow box six rounds. Push-ups and crunches.”
Sparring, she added, is strategic. “I spar twice a week,” Shields said, explaining that she listens to her body and adjusts when necessary.
When she does spar, the competition is intentional: “I also have three or four different sparring partners, all men."
That preparation fuels Shields’ boldest claim. During the interview, she reiterated her standing challenge, saying she would put up $100,000 because she believes “no female boxer” can beat her.
The wager, she explained, isn’t about trash talk but about separating online chatter from real contenders. “They all want to comment, but they don’t want to send their information,” Shields said of potential challengers.
She stressed that earning a shot at her requires more than confidence. “I had to work to get to where I am. They got to work to get to me,” Shields said. “The girls who do make it, they can fight for the 100K."
Shields’ long-running public pursuit of a bout with Laila Ali fits squarely into that mindset. For years, Shields has called out the undefeated boxing legend as the ultimate test.
In an Instagram video, Ali acknowledged the ongoing questions directly. “To answer the question that I know many of you… are waiting for me to give you an answer,” she said, “the answer is, yes. I am going to answer your question… when I’m good and ready to do it.”
Ali added, “Nobody calls the shots on me. I do things when, and how, and where I like to do them.”