Cris Cyborg just dropped a bombshell on Claressa Shields, flat-out accusing the boxing champ of abandoning mixed martial arts because, and I quote, it was “too hard.” This isn’t just a casual jab, folks, this is a direct shot right to the chin in a feud that’s been simmering for years, and it’s making everyone wonder if we’ll ever see these two square off in the ring.
Cyborg Questions Shields’ MMA Dedication and “Easy Road”
The accusation went down on X on October 27, with Cyborg not holding back. She didn’t just say Shields quit MMA, she dug in on Shields’ jiu-jitsu game, questioning her progress in Brazilian jiu-jitsu since her MMA debut back in 2021. Cyborg thinks Shields should have earned a purple or even a brown belt by now. And get this: Cyborg then compared their boxing careers. She claims that Shields has only had eight boxing fights since heading back to the sweet science, which, according to Cyborg, is the *same exact number* of boxing fights Cyborg herself had while she was reigning as an MMA world champion. That’s a serious comparison, suggesting a lack of commitment. “Claressa quit MMA because it was too hard and went back to boxing,” Cyborg wrote, adding, “She picks and chooses the easiest road possible.” Ouch.
The History of Bad Blood and a $2 Million Offer
Let’s be real, this isn’t some new beef. These two have been trading verbal blows for years. Shields has even claimed that she got the better of Cyborg during a sparring session way back in 2018, which, if true, definitely adds a layer to this rivalry. Both athletes have openly talked about a potential boxing match, a dream fight for many. But here’s where it gets wild: back in August, Shields alleged that Cyborg *turned down* a staggering $2 million offer to fight her at 154 pounds. A two-million-dollar payday, just passed up? That’s a massive amount of money to walk away from. Despite all the talk, all the sparring claims, and all the back-and-forth, these two superstars have yet to actually meet in a professional contest.
So what’s next for this heated rivalry? With Cyborg throwing down the gauntlet like this, and a $2 million offer apparently on the table that never materialized, you gotta wonder if these two will ever settle things in the ring. The heat is definitely on!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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