Jake Paul is set to fight Mike Tyson in November after Tyson’s medical scare forced the postponement of their match from July. However, female boxing champion Claressa Shields has expressed interest in fighting Paul next, confident that she would have no problem defeating him. Shields and Paul have had a longstanding “beef” since he called her a “loser” following a split-decision loss in her MMA debut. Shields, who is 14-0 in her career and holds multiple titles, believes she is superior to Paul in both boxing and MMA. Despite this, Shields acknowledged Paul’s role in boosting the popularity of fellow female fighter Amanda Serrano by including her on the undercard of his fight against Tyson.
Shields credited Paul for raising the profile of Amanda Serrano, who will be on the undercard for the match. Serrano, who fought Katie Taylor in the first female main event at Madison Square Garden in 2022, will be fighting on the undercard of the Paul-Tyson fight. Shields, who holds numerous titles in her weight class, has a perfect record of 14-0 and is confident in her abilities against Paul. In contrast, Paul has a 9-1 record with six knockouts in his professional career, with his most recent victories coming via first-round knockouts. Paul’s only loss came in a split decision against Tommy Fury in 2023, while Tyson has not competed since his TKO loss to Kevin McBride in 2005.
Despite Paul’s success in the ring, Shields remains confident in her abilities and believes she is superior to him in both boxing and MMA. Shields and Paul have had a contentious relationship since he called her a “loser” following a loss in her MMA debut. Shields has expressed interest in fighting Paul next, stating that she believes she would easily defeat him in a boxing match. While Paul has played a significant role in elevating the profile of female fighters like Amanda Serrano, Shields is determined to prove her dominance in the ring.
Shields has called out Paul for his behavior towards her in the past, including his comments following her loss in her MMA debut. Shields believes that she is far superior to Paul in both boxing and MMA and is confident in her ability to defeat him in the ring. Despite Paul’s success in his professional career, which includes six knockouts in nine wins, Shields remains determined to challenge him next. The fight between Paul and Tyson, which has been rescheduled for November, will be highly anticipated, but Shields has already set her sights on taking on Paul in the future.
Paul’s success in the ring has earned him a following and a reputation as a rising star in the sport. Despite his success, Shields is confident in her abilities and believes she would have no trouble defeating him in a boxing match. With Paul set to face Tyson in November, Shields has already positioned herself as the next challenger for Paul’s title. With her impressive record and multiple titles to her name, Shields is ready to prove herself as the superior fighter and take on Paul in the ring. The potential match-up between Shields and Paul is sure to generate excitement and anticipation among fans of the sport.
