Claressa Shields doesn't see any challenges in women's boxing | Max on Boxing

Claressa Shields talks to Max Kellerman about her recent victory over Ivana Habazin and potential bouts that she eyes for the future. Shields says Cecilia Braekhus is taking an easy route by dropping down in weight to fight Katie Taylor at 140. She also reaffirms that she'd be open to fighting Alejandra Jimenez at 160.
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[@ccruiz8245]

I love her confidence! If u don’t believe in yourself, don’t expect anyone else to believe in u! LOVE IT!!!

[@virgiabuckingham6727]

Bet u believe everyone can be president 🤔

[@tempestlove9546]

Right

[@mrp8231]

@Lee’s Ollie bet it super tight

[@sticktrik]

CC Ruiz That’s not confidence, sorry!!..she is now in the arrogant category!!!! When you’re confident you don’t have to tell people how great you are!!! Sounds like she trying to convince herself!!!!!

[@ccruiz8245]

I believe Laila Ali accepted her challenge. Pls correct me if I heard wrong.

[@elderassassin9673]

Max in his natural habitat boxing

[@bhill200686]

young Assassin lol okay how many times y’all going to say this?

[@UnKnown-nq5hj]

Max is full of 💩he's an agenda narrative painting pawn.

[@daireoreilly2548]

Well he showed a lack of knowledge about Katie Taylor who is easily the greatest female boxer of all time, amateur or professional. Everyone panders Max about how much of a boxing genius he is but he showed complete disrespect to her by calling her a 'good fighter', I suppose Sugar Ray Robinson was a 'good fighter' as well.

[@tevo1192]

She's the type to pick me up and carry me to the bedroom after falling asleep on the couch.

[@ztbi]

she's big enough and strong enough to carry you.

[@tevo1192]

@Black Power There's always one..she definitely wouldn't look your way you're too sensitive.

[@jrickg9024]

I wouldn’t mind she looks good

[@tevo1192]

@@jrickg9024 Me either. As she tucks me in I whisper "Thanks bae"

[@seangibson3054able]

Hey your comment was funny to me

[@Redman-hh9ic]

Respect this woman!!!!!

[@saparisrael2422]

She mentally strong 💪🏿

[@amenentuet]

That's What Gave Muhammad Ali The EDGE !!!

[@harrisford9756]

& Sexual Chocolate.

[@Greg3G1G3]

She needs to take that Floyd Mayweather blueprint and build her brand up GWOAT I 👀 YOU

[@g-max2810]

Buffed Up I agree.

[@claudiomonreal4822]

Unlike floyd there are more talented male boxers women boxing sucks it's not her fault but let's be real

[@13.Month.of.Sunshine]

Mayweather Great, but CLARESSA blueprint is looking great as well.

[@jaimep3432]

Floyd didnt make boxing. Boxing made floyd. Its not the same in woman boxing because nobody watches.

[@B-Rai87]

Well at least she doesn't need to cherrypick, almost every potential opponent is trash anyways.

[@mojojojo114]

......and I quote "When they only have to get beat up for two minutes"......LOLOLOLOLOLOL. She's quickly becoming my favorite fighter period!

[@consciousgem229]

mojojojo114 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dowardwashington9958]

🥊🥊 I agree 150% she sounds like Ali, not Laila. MUHAMMAD!!!!!!

[@schooltime2k]

Mine too.....

[@user-jg4ci4mf8w]

Laila Ali 24 - 0 with 24 kos

[@schooltime2k]

@@user-jg4ci4mf8w ...21 KOs

[@bellantwain21]

Flint Michigan stand up

[@kingrollo8199]

Don't want no water though 😂

[@jaythomas7062]

Detroit but we family

[@andrewfrzr]

The Fit Gamer it’s the murda mitten Lansing Detroit Flint we gotta stand together 💯

[@mamageesgospel451]

@shawn simmons SAID THE LITTLE COWARDLY WHITE GIRL OR BOY ! 😂😀😂🤣👍🏻

[@cerebralcortechreviews1426]

@@kingrollo8199 I bet you don't drink water outta your fosset

[@CM-yb2tl]

Warrior Queen!!

[@consciousgem229]

Cheryl Mango 🙌🏽

[@blackamore1826]

Yeah I see a movie in the making that's it the black Warrior Queen

[@biggamesjames3484]

I love her confidence. She will go down as the best female boxer in history

[@acpi3334]

James Henderson she will!!!bit is that an accomplishment?

[@myleswayne301]

Nope.

[@biggamesjames3484]

@@acpi3334 yes it's an accomplishment. I should have said she will be undefeated when her career is over.

[@biggamesjames3484]

@Miller Mayhem who is going to beat her? Ali is too old.

[@myleswayne301]

@@biggamesjames3484 Laila Ali was undefeated when she retired.

[@jfraz1992]

I love her confidence lol & this is max expertise

[@loudmf2994]

She I truly the GWOAT. She wants all the smoke, and I love it

[@claydogmadman6295]

Yeah but Clarissa needs to stay in her own Lane which is boxing and stop calling out MMA Champ Amanda Nunes, it just doesn't make sense...

[@GM-qg7zb]

@@claydogmadman6295 nunes will run through her in mma if they box maybe than it different

[@loudmf2994]

@@claydogmadman6295 money makes all the sense in the world. Sure Shields will win in the ring, and Nunez will win in the octagon. I'd still pay to see both

[@likylake9503]

Claressa is the GWOAT her name is etched in history already with 11 fights. She has amazing skill, still room to grow(which is crazy because she’s amazing) and take constructive criticism very well. A beautiful beast

[@daireoreilly2548]

Katie Taylor is easily the greatest female boxer of all time, amateur or professional. Everyone panders Max about how much of a boxing genius he is but he showed complete disrespect to her by calling her a 'good fighter', I suppose Sugar Ray Robinson was a 'good fighter' as well.

[@likylake9503]

@@daireoreilly2548 Katie is definitely a great boxer, but Claressa is better and has the better accolades. She’s continuing to grow and I don’t see anyone in boxing stopping her any time soon

[@daireoreilly2548]

@@likylake9503 in terms of accolades Katie has 6 EU golds, 5 European championship golds, 5 world championship golds, a gold at the European games and the first ever female Olympic gold medalist. She’s one all 18 of her professional boxing fights and is one of 4 or 5 people in history to hold all belts available in her division. What’s most impressive about that record is that Katie has always picked the toughest possible opponents so to win all 18 is amazing and she’s done it with ease. Not saying Claressas not a great champion but Katie’s the GWOAT as far as I’m concerned

[@seancrawford1422]

@@daireoreilly2548 on point

[@tommyganz8495]

She is right.. women NEED 3 minutes rounds

[@1983hah]

Tommy Ganz and 12 round fights.

[@T9RX3]

They get sloppy with full rounds.

[@user-jg4ci4mf8w]

laila ali has a record of 24 wins 0 losses all by way of 24 knockouts ..... 2 minute rounds. I'm confused.

[@jaimep3432]

Haaaaa

[@dukenastie7079]

Bang bang exactly bruh all speed no power

[@getbuckets4252]

Smart, talented, beautiful, I'm a fan!

[@getbuckets4252]

@Jayson William Why hate

[@drewtheboxer5125]

Jayson William you seem like the type that likes to argue with people lmao

[@drewtheboxer5125]

Jayson William he said he’s a fan, this is his opinion. Why would somebody try to convince another person that someone else is beautiful 🤦🏽‍♂️. It’s opinionated...

[@czarinaczar]

@Jayson William Nobody asked you to agree. That's his opinion and you have yours. Opinions (including yours) are like..

[@sdot7117]

The 2 minute rule is a bad excuse for a low KO % when there are many other women boxers with a lot of KO’s. I believe even against some of her same opponents.

[@sdot7117]

Sanford gaming page I can respect that, but Laila had about 11 Title Fights. We’re still way too early in Sheilds career. Even if the talent has gotten better over time due to technology and training enhancements, Laila is still held in higher regard because she was beating the best of her era. KOing them 85% of the time might I add.

[@Zlla23Fitness]

She is the best

[@supercake2270]

Straight

[@jonbonesjonesgoat2318]

Never happy

[@TheNyion912]

She’s aight

[@virgiabuckingham6727]

Nope

[@jonbonesjonesgoat2318]

Real champ is happy with life show me one video where she is happy

[@auniquedisposition9009]

I love Shields's confidence! I know it will rub some weak punks the wrong way tho. Let's go Claressa👊

[@KtotheG]

A man is not weak if he doesn't agree with females fighting and acting masculine. You're just a simp, is all.

[@soblackismyself]

@@KtotheG This comment sounds mad weak.

[@KtotheG]

@@soblackismyself No, it sounds truthful. You're probably another simp.

[@drewtheboxer5125]

Kory Green a man doesn’t agree with woman fighting? Other dude’s right this is a weak comment. She isn’t acting masculine she’s acting confident. Fighting isn’t something that you can just label masculine because you feel like it. You the type to get intimidated by a confident female huh 😂. And y’all need to stop with that simp bs. People just jump on any trend nowadays. Sheep smh.

[@dionthornw9838]

@@KtotheG it's a sport....not street fighting...takes discipline and practice

[@ot5fats933]

Don't ever disrespect the Gwoat by saying it wrong

[@acpi3334]

Ot5 fats 😂

[@gregoryrobinson40]

He said GWHAT...come on Max..you better than that.

[@toussantlbisso]

That neighba Knows how it's said ! That's like me saying keilmanner !

[@jazzmanchgo]

That was obnoxious, and you could see it in Claressa's face -- she knew she was being disrespected.

[@TrizzleTV]

Ot5 fats he knew exactly how to say it. Dude was being super disrespectful lol

[@SWT-hb9em]

There ain't competition in Women's Boxing, Shield's has it made.

[@johncarter-vq4bv]

It is she just superior

[@jaimep3432]

. that's why everyone watches.

[@Morecanalsthanvenice]

Savannah Marshall

[@mdubb9621]

Fr tho..wassup with the 2 minute rounds...it is lame at this point

[@lamzytopshotta7409]

I swear

[@forfoxacheman]

M DUBB True, female MMA fighters fight the same rounds as men do so why can’t female boxers

[@detroitfamous7668]

This loser just said gwat he's such a loser... My lady Ms Shields is killing em across every weight class. She's just getting better in skill and power. Her talent cant be compared to any woman in boxing

[@zeng8493]

J H lol 😂

[@gt131970]

@Kim Brown I don't think you know who Max Kellerman is.

[@MylezDaBadGuy]

but its ok for her to downplay the other fighters but Laila kinda did it, Clarissa got all emotional and started this beef. I'm glad He said that.

[@ummeshariff]

Greastest woman of all time

[@blackundertaker6132]

Is she was like most of her opponents he would have said gwoat the first time correctly

[@kayshawnfoster5834]

Max tried to mispronounce the gwoat stop playing with the Queen. Much love and respect to this beautiful woman keep doing your thing and pushing the sport to new levels

[@nanaodenehoagyemang386]

I just love this woman she is really good

[@Taj_Fitness]

She’s amazing! Been following her since she started. Shes confident and backs it up. Keep up the great work!

[@bigwats1250]

Boxing is back it's alot of talent out great fights to come!

[@ztbi]

she's very smart too.

[@davidpalmer3756]

THE GWOAT IS DEFINITELY A PRIZE FIGHTER AND NOBODY COMES CLOSE PERIOD!!!!😁😁😁🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@mphommopi3728]

She is the greatest. All that in 10 fights

[@slyfox1983]

She beat who in front of her.

[@mansurx26]

She from flint bro. I wouldn’t even fight her 😂 and she look good 🙌🏾

[@emmanuelphillips8036]

She right they don’t wanna fight her....why, cause she the GWOAT.....👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@emmanuelphillips8036]

Thanks I need to change that...edit...

[@claydogmadman6295]

Yeah but it's Clarissa is the one that's nagging at Amanda Nunes chasing her down and that woman is in a whole different sport... So l'll be the one to say that it's Clarissa that's acting kinda thirsty and desperate when it comes to Amanda Nunes because Amanda doesn't want anything to do with boxing and Clarissa is hounding her, and for what?... Bigger clout than Amanda Nunes?...

[@lamzytopshotta7409]

*Who is the biggest challenge* ?

[@melvincollins5882]

@Kyng Symba she's a okay boxer but not GWOAT by a long shot

[@staybackwithyourbullshyte5936]

What you smoking? She is not the GWOAT. Her azz is not even close.

[@tonybryant7823]

I love her confidence. But I got her third all time behind Ann Wolfe and Ali. Right now.......

[@jamesway]

Yep

[@meka3506]

If you observe the women Ali fought,it's possible you'd change your mind and have Sheilds 2nd behind Wolfe

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

There old bro shes the new generation of woman and she maybe better than laila ali

[@thechemi5083]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc yes but claressa hasn't even had a full career yet , now if she can hold this status another 5 years maybe then she can be considered the real 🐐👩

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@@thechemi5083 shes calling herself that cuase shes the only one making news right now

[@leontaecoleman3644]

theirs 3 things that make her attractive.and it’s her confidence lips.👄 in her body is and good shape.

[@qweshun1223]

She keep boxing and get some real competition her face wont look like that soon.

[@leontaecoleman3644]

the only thing on her face. that’s attractive is her lips.and the rest of her face is ugly.

[@hotice8885]

@@leontaecoleman3644 Nah. The rest of her face is _ok_ , while the lips are *NICE* .

[@loveone4292]

This woman is so strong and confident🙏🙏🙏

[@lisastark6671]

She resembles Serena and guess what? She is on the path to GREATNESS just like Serena. I'm from Michigan and this young lady makes me PROUD. GWOAT, GWOAT, GWOAT. YA'LL BETTER RECOGNIZE!!!!!!!!

[@jasonsolomon8893]

Lisa Stark much respect to her she sexy too strong women

[@MeMe-td1ye]

Serena is a sore loser who hasn't won gs since 2016

[@sherrytaylor1794]

@@MeMe-td1ye Serena still is GOAT with 23 Grand Slams.

[@MeMe-td1ye]

@@sherrytaylor1794 no Margret Court has more

[@sherrytaylor1794]

@@MeMe-td1ye yes she does. Serena only needs 1 more to tie and then 1 more to break her. Keeping faith in Serena that she makes it happen. Either way no one else is even close. The Queen/Goat will be back.

[@sedric72]

No women alive can deal with Claressa!! Strong, gifted, talent woman! FLINT Strong!

[@jimbrown234]

If you train some big back yardie women or some big Nigerian women she would meet her match. I sure iv you 5rained the William's sister in boxing they would give her a fight.

[@rononimes3309]

hanna gabriel gave her some work

[@richk320]

Ronon Imes -That was her toughest fight.

[@niceade6291]

She is a queen.. Am getting to like her courage and open heartedness.. But still felt a rematch with Hannah Gabriel..

[@ayyubyube]

Shields tough 🥰

[@williethomas6643]

Good job ESPN for creating more segments. Max is the only guy for this job .

[@tryingtohit10kwithoutconte51]

she is such a queen

[@bng367]

Shields is this best of all time. Love that confidence. She has power and skills.

[@supadigga]

Claressa is not only a beast she’s also a technician! This woman knows her boxing and she is fully confident in her knowledge while continuing to get better and stronger as she dominates the sport! Simply incredible!!! ✊🏾🖤🔥

[@ericpkingston1327]

Love how this sister stand up and speak anytime ! She has the most important advantage over most fighter and that is her confidence and mental game. Max can put who he want over this girl but she is El numero uno right now. Laila want to say this and that but this girl will beat her up. All great fighters have lost before wether or not they gave the credit .

[@gentlefistinfinity9780]

I'll tell you one thing about Claressa man, she does not mince words. She gets straight to the point and she answers intelligently. You have to respect her for that.

[@smittyimeanlastkingofscotl3731]

KEEP DOING YOUR THANG SIS.!!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!!🙏👏👏👏...

[@kaseys.4672]

I love her spirit!

[@ishinebyou1215]

Interviewer: What is That “GWAT” Shields: 😤GWOAT💪🏾

[@d.jackson2560]

I live in Flint, Claressa is a beast but I will say the level of competition in women’s boxing is not high so it’s easy to become cocky. Ali vs Shields🥊

[@WarriorPoet7]

I am definitely a Shields fan! I can't wait until her next fight!

[@blakkice007]

Dude from TMZ just gave her that two minute excuse yesterday and she’s really running with it

[@christopherroberts9225]

Claressa you handled yourself well during this interview!!! Keep up your good work young woman! Handle yourself in the rings and in these tough interviews! Confidence is key babe!

[@Myshtcity]

2 ko's and your the GOAT. ...you tripping .

[@octavioprat9559]

Muy valerosa y talentosa.

[@jms214az]

The one thing i like about shields is she isnt about debating she wants to fight everyone u have to respect that

[@tinasmith5752]

Who Has She: KNOCKED OUT?

[@lavon65beamon]

Deez nutz

[@OTKP]

Nobody in this ERA beating her not at boxing

[@DT817tx]

OTKP said the same about Tyson

[@guyetundi5501]

A boxer confidence is so beautiful.

[@jazzmanchgo]

Claressa is Queen AND GWOAT! Honors and respect from Chicago!!!!

[@kevinharper5068]

"I GO WHEREVER THE MONEY IS AT"

[@denisejohnson3578]

Clarissa been doin her thing for along time now. She knocked out all her opponents at the last Olympics, and people hardly noticed. I’m glad she’s getting her shine.

[@JP-wm1cc]

A kid once told Micheal Jordan that he wants to be like him...Micheal Jordan told that kid to change his mentality and aim to be better than him.

[@yahmanfreeman9399]

I love Clarissa and I love her confidence. She is the G.W.O.A.T. until someone defeats her and I don't see it happening anytime soon. She's just that good!

[@reggieholliday1112]

she did make a point about the 2 minute rounds and it being hard to knock someone out ... she might very well have more knockouts if there were 3 minute rounds..than again.. laila ali got 21 knockouts in 24 fights so..............

[@david4like92]

True... I believe that women professional boxing should be 3 minute rounds each to make it more "competitive" and if the boxing commission is worried about safety make it 8 to 10 round fights.

[@willharper7888]

I like her Ali-like confidence...against ALL odds you should ALWAYS bet on YOURSELF! !!#💪👊👈

[@jackyates970]

Excellent for the sport

[@DBNJWoodshop]

She has a good point about 2 min rds ✊🏼

[@danieltissera9712]

I watched about 16 BOUTS of Clerissa but did not see any sufficient threat from any of the opponents except about 25 percent from one boxer. Congratulations Cleressa wish u could keep it up for few more years. Thanks

[@WarriorPoet7]

I would have loved to see a Shields-Ali fight, no doubt!

[@PunchPerfectPlayer]

UPLOAD THE WHOLE SHOW ILL PAY FOR IT!!

[@rneoman]

GWOAT is greatest of all time, all time, Taylors record speaks for itself no comparison.

[@jermainehearn]

She is 💪🏾🙌🏾

[@kurtkelly1023]

Claressa Shields, real talk! You the GWOAT!

[@jordanatall8206]

GWOAT facts ....I see you Mrs Shields... Get em girl 💪👊💯🔥

[@daireoreilly2548]

Katie Taylor is easily the greatest female boxer of all time, amateur or professional. Everyone panders Max about how much of a boxing genius he is but he showed complete disrespect to her by calling her a 'good fighter', I suppose Sugar Ray Robinson was a 'good fighter' as well.

[@Jiron127]

Clarissa may have comp in a rematch with hanna gabriel at 154. Jimenez can take clarissa power, so it'd make for a good fight. Those might be the fights she take this yr

[@Jiron127]

@Unanimous for sure. I think that's a dude

[@socratesphilosophies2459]

She’s got that glow ⭐️

[@NaNa-er4sw]

I love her🙌🏾💖😀

[@freshprinceshaun]

I had no idea

[@robertrios1732]

Women fighters are tough.... Other than Soccer and tennis, no other sports are marketable. Women need to support what y'all have and stop saying you want to see all sports be on the same level as mens sports... These tough women like this need all of our support!

[@QuEsT_X]

Bow down and respect this queen !!!!!!!!! She's the GWOAT !!!! And max trying push a TRANSGENDER fighter in Jimenez on the queen is bs

[@astersdixon3142]

I was waiting to hear her say that about the difference between amateur boxing and professional. Once she learns how to sit down on her punches more then we’ll likely see her knock out more of her opponents! Wishing her blessings and continued good health!🙏🏾

[@chasteminor2878]

Her IQ is amazing & she doesn't back away from anybody

[@rob2theworld]

When I watch the Crawford said "Max Kellerman was a hater" I thought Crawford was tripping. But bruh, the interview really made me see what Crawford was talking about. Not once did Max say how good Claressa was. Instead he keep attempting to debunk her ...if this was boring azz Lomochenko, he would not be critical of him, instead he would be worshipping him

[@DeeboX-vv8ji]

I think Brakus could've moved up to 154 to fight to fight Shields. Shields has moved from 168 to 154 and has DOMINATED!

[@lamzytopshotta7409]

Sentiments flying all in the comment section. Wait till she get a real fight and then we can call her whatever she wants to go by

[@twymanponder7017]

Agreed!

[@Zaire0819]

Queen Claressa, handling her business - she bringing that smoke! Queen got a million reasons to smoke that azz

[@campish3510]

He said G.W.A.T 😂😂😂

[@campish3510]

MAGACOP keywords “He said”

[@dennisandrews7971]

I love her

[@SimeonToko]

If I walk into a ring I am going to tell myself I am the greatest and can't be beat.

[@ramcesgaston5319]

No challenge because they are "good" I am "Great". That is not arrogant it is confident.

[@m.m.r.enterprise5772]

Love her

[@stickypenis]

When she talks I feel like I’m watching instagram live beef.

[@vincentestone5764]

Max, CLARESSA SHEILDS IS THE UNDISPUTED CHAMPION OF THE WORLD ! RESPECT ! Now, Boxing interviews are WAY different than any other. I get that. But, CLARESSA has proved Herself.

[@steelydanrules]

I like that confidence. And she has never not backed it up. She is looking like the GOAT. She just needs a few more years. She is a mix of Holyfield and Maidana. She us dope

[@JayyBanks]

Her press conferee went Viral a few months ago. Legendary 😂

[@mdubb9621]

Me replying to the title....I dnt see any either!!💯💯

[@yuliangeorgiev]

She kinda looks like Goro from Mortal Kombat.

[@dovusmc7450]

A SEXY GORO!!

[@isaacknewton2909]

i would make sweet love to this sexy goro all year long

[@czarinaczar]

Let's go champ! 💪😁

[@nraughmoobyaj8088]

Lala Ali is the GOAT. Lala's records speak for itself.

[@roamingfulani1598]

And that , Ladies and Gentlemen, is a true Champion.