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Claressa Shields responds to Jake Paul's MVP ban amidst ongoing tensions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Claressa Shields responds to Jake Paul's MVP ban amidst ongoing tensions

Summary

Claressa Shields addressed her ban from Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions on Uncrowned's 'The Ariel Helwani Show' on July 29, 2026. Shields was banned following an altercation with MVP-promoted Alycia Baumgardner at an event. Despite the ban, Shields emphasized her unyielding status in women's boxing, asserting that she can attend any boxing event. The animosity between Shields and Baumgardner persists, though Shields dismissed the idea of a matchup, criticizing Baumgardner’s record and weight class. MVP deemed Shields' conduct 'intolerable,' with Baumgardner exploring legal action against her. Shields responded to the narrative surrounding the incident, defending her brand and popularity in the sport.

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By the Numbers

•Claressa Shields banned from MVP events after altercation with Alycia Baumgardner.
•Shields asserts she can attend any boxing event despite the ban.
•Bad blood persists between Shields and Baumgardner, with no fight planned.
•MVP described Shields' actions as 'intolerable' following the incident.
•Shields signed a two-year deal worth $8 million with Salita and Wynn Records.

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4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields blasts Jake Paul over MVP ban: 'I can go to any boxing event I want to go to'

What they're saying

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Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions banned Shields from its events in May after her altercation with the MVP-promoted Alycia Baumgardner.
— Yahoo Sportsby Darshan Desai

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