The self-professed GWOAT, Claressa Shields, thinks that Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley defeated Jake Paul.
The undisputed champ and two-time Olympic gold medalist took to Twitter to proclaim her feelings and took on the trolls while she was at it.
Jake “The Problem Child” Paul continued his rapid ascent within sport’s entertainment on Sunday night. Paul scored a split-decision win over the former UFC Champion in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,000 fans at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, live on SHOWTIME PPV.
Claressa Shields: “I thought Tyron Woodley won. It wasn’t no competition, what the hell did Jake Paul do? Did he hurt Woodley? He ran around the ring, he backed up the whole time. He didn’t win the fight. It wasn’t no close fight to me, I thought Tyron Woodley clearly won.”
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 30, 2021
The judges scored 78-74 and 77-75 for Paul and 77-75 for Woodley.
After weeks of buildup, including an eventful fight week, Paul and Woodley swapped the verbal jabs for accurate punches, and Woodley was a clear step-up from Paul’s previous three opponents, posing an actual threat for the first time in Paul’s career.
Listen here dummy. The judges scored the fight for Wilder- Fury 1 a draw! I saw the fight leaning toward Wilder With the knockdowns! Now Castano vs Jermell very close fight! Judges called it a draw! I gave it to Jermell by split as Castano did not step on gas. So move around https://t.co/LMFXoFcQ96
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) August 30, 2021
The 39-year-old Woodley made his pro boxing debut against Paul, landing the most meaningful punch of the night in the fourth round, rocking Paul with an overhand right that sent Paul against the ropes.
However, many saw Paul as more active out-landing Woodley 71-52 in total punches, while Woodley out-landed Paul in power punches 41-35.
So… Tyron wasn’t active enough & Paul was definitely winded…. I just want to know, how did you see Paul winning it! Cause he was also INACTIVE but at least WOODLEY was landing some hard shots and stalking him. I thought Woodley won. Not here to argue, just want your perspective https://t.co/n5mlKcuigM
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) August 30, 2021
Shields attended the bout in person, taking pictures with Woodley and WBC/WBO Featherweight World Champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano, who successfully defended her titles against the super bantamweight world champion Yamileth Mercado.
The Chosen One (@TWooodley) and a GWOAT (@Claressashields). #PaulWoodley pic.twitter.com/RKTnXhUOZA
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) August 30, 2021
Shields made her transition from boxing to MMA, recently fighting for the Professional Fighter’s League on June 10th, scoring a third-round TKO over Brittney Elkin.
Fake boxing fans jake won: pic.twitter.com/jWSmuassWI
— SanNicolasBrand™ (@sannicolasbrand) August 30, 2021
Whether Shields is right regarding Woodley’s performance is up for debate, but the intrigue around cross-promotional sports stars is ever-increasing, and Shields is entirely part of that narrative.
