"I would fight against Amanda Nunes in boxing. Absolutely. That would be a good one. I would win, but I think she's very heavy-handed, she's strong, and she's a great fighter. She is the UFC women's GOAT of all time, so Amanda Nunes is that girl, but in boxing, I'm that girl."
"Shields and Nunes are considered the female GOATs in boxing and MMA, respectively. Shields has dominated women's boxing since her debut and has gone on to win titles in three weight classes. Meanwhile, Nunes is the most dominant women's MMA fighter of all time, having run through the UFC bantamweight and featherweight divisions."
Claressa Shields, after retaining her undisputed heavyweight boxing title, has expressed interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes. Shields and Nunes are considered the female GOATs in their respective sports—Shields in boxing and Nunes in MMA. Shields has dominated women's boxing since her debut, winning titles across three weight classes, while Nunes is the most dominant women's MMA fighter, having dominated the UFC bantamweight and featherweight divisions. Though Shields respects Nunes' strength and fighting skills, she is confident she would defeat Nunes in a boxing match, stating that in boxing, she is "that girl." Nunes has never competed in boxing and recently retired from MMA, while Shields competed twice in MMA with a 1-1 record.
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