ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 25: Claressa Shields attends the 2026 Black Effect Podcast Festival at Pullman Yards on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for iHeart Media and The Black Effect Podcast Network)
Claressa Shields is making it clear that shes not the one to play with, and she had a few things to get off her chest for anyone keeping tabs on her! The boxing champ hopped on social media with a message for her critics, addressing everything from her success and appearance to her relationship and the chatter that continues to follow her name.
In a Facebook post shared this week, Claressa Shields let her haters have it, declaring, They hate what they cant imitate! The boxing champ listed 10 reasons she believes people have an issue with her, calling out everything from their careers and finances to their confidence and personal lives. She also made it clear that she feels blessed, loved by God, and confident in who she is.
Shields wasnt done there! She told critics to find themselves instead of jumping on every rumor about her, calling out the chatter surrounding her clothes, shoes, relationship with Papoose, hair, and money. While its unclear what sparked the message, Claressa made it clear shes standing ten toes down in her confidence and isnt looking to follow anybodys lead.
“They hate what they can’t imitate! Let’s get into it! 1. A LOT OF Y’ALL CAN NOT FIGHT!!! 2. – No successful career! 3: DO NOT HAVE THE KIND OF MONEY I HAVE, 4: Not in shape like me, skin not clear! 5. No confidence or self esteem whatsoever! 6: Don’t look better than me! Dead 7: Not loved how I’m loved & favored by God like I am! 8: Not smart! 9. Are just haters, ya mama was haters too lastly! 10: I AM NOT & WILL NOT EVER BE A FOLLOWER! Y’all are followers! Bandwagoners, stalkers ! WTBS: Go Find yourself & stop waiting on the next Claressa Shields rumour to get behind & spread. It’s getting old! If you are not intimidated by me why are you hating on me everyday? My clothes, my shoes, my relationship W PAP, my hair, MY MONEY”
Folks ran straight to The Shade Rooms Instagram comment section with reactions to Claressa Shields latest clapback, with some Roomies agreeing that shes rightabout being THAT girl and standing ten toes down inher confidence. Meanwhile, others had their own theories about what prompted the message, with some suggesting the chatter may have something to do with her fashion game.
One Instagram user @miahlaann_ wrote, “Let your accomplishments speak for themselves.”
This Instagram user @stars_paradisee said, “She had it till she said smart . We remember you calling in the radio show girl lmaoooooo…”
And, Instagram user @redidittoo added, “Ma’am we’re celebrating the Atlanta Dream going to the WNBA Finals. Come back tomorrow or something…”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @osopretty_42 commented, “She mad yall talked about them boots so bad”
While Instagram user @ohris shared, “All this because everybody said she cant dress ”
But, Instagram user @ddh_liljohn claimed, “Everything she said facts ”
Lastly, Instagram user @outcast2_society wrote, “ Love Her ”
