Talk of a showdown between Claressa Shields and Laila Ali might’ve hit a roadblock.
Shields, a guest on The Ak & Barak Show, said the 42-year-old Ali has expressed no genuine interest in coming out of retirement for the intriguing matchup. As a result, Shields, 25, told hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess, she has no choice but to move on to other options.
Shields (10-0, 2 KOs) is a two-time Olympic champion who has emerged as one of the biggest stars in women’s professional boxing. Ali (24-0, 21 KOs) hasn’t fought since 2007.
The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.
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