It looks like Claressa Shields has that “I’d do it again” energy after going viral for slapping Alycia Baumgardner. The boxers reportedly got into it on Saturday (May 16) following an industry event. Ultimately, Most Beneficial Productions (MVP) opted to ban Shields from its future events, while Alycia announced she’s pursuing legal motion. But, despite each updates, Claressa appears to be standing by the slap caught on camera!
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Video Shows Claressa Shields Slapping Alycia Baumgardner Amid Argument At Boxing Event
The meat between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner has been brewing for years. But on Saturday, things escalated beyond heated words on the MVP MMA 1 event. A viral video shows a part of the confrontation. Claressa is seen pointing her finger at Alycia, warning her to stop speaking on her and her relationship with Papoose. “Worry about who the f*ck you’re with, not me,” Shields says. A number of seconds later, Alycia tells Shields, “I’ll beat your a*s immediately,” and Shields responds by mocking her, telling her she won’t “whoop no a*s.”
Then, near the top of the video, a bunch of men surrounded and stood between the boxers. Still, Claressa Shields was capable of reach across the body block and slap Alycia Baumgardner across the face. Papoose, who was standing nearby, immediately grabbed her and pulled her backward as the ladies continued to throw words at one another.
Claressa Shields has been banned from all MVP events after slapping Alycia Baumgardner on the Ronda Rousey fight 😳
Alycia says she’s also taking legal motion pic.twitter.com/yC4kwCi0je
— Blissful Punch (@HappyPunch) May 19, 2026
Alycia & Event Host Speak Out About Incident
On Monday (May 18), Alycia Baumgarden released an official statement about Claressa Shields’ slapping her. She called the incident “unprovoked and completely consistent with the person involved.” Also, Alycia claimed that she was “physically assaulted without provocation.” She accused Claressa Shields of getting a pattern, saying she’s clowned “other fighters’ brain injuries, initiated one-sided altercations” and displayed hostility toward other women.
“That conduct is unacceptable and shouldn’t be tolerated in any skilled sport. This behavior reflects a repeatd pattern of hostility, chaos, and attention-seeking conduct that continues to embarass women’s sports. This case has been and can proceed to be handled legally and professionally,” Alycia said in her statement.
Moreover, on Monday, MVP banned Claressa Shields from all future events, while praising Alycia Baumgardner’s response to being slapped in public, at their event.
“MVP maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for hostile, threatening, or aggressive behavior toward fighters, staff, media, or guests at any of our events. Physical altercations outside the ring or cage are unacceptable in any MVP environment. MVP doesn’t condone, tolerate, or accept Claressa Shields’ behavior in that setting and it reflects poorly on MVP and ladies’s sports, which now we have worked tirelessly to uplift. Effective immediately, Claressa Shields is banned from all MVP events until further notice. There’s a time and a spot for fighter tension and banter, but to physically attack a fellow athlete while there as a guest inside a personal VIP area is unacceptable. MVP would love to thank venue security for his or her swift response in addressing and de-escalating the situation and appreciate Alycia Baumgardner not retaliating and further amplifying the situation.”
Claressa Shields Doubles Down On Slapping Opponent
On Sunday (May 17), Claressa Shields appeared to double down on her energy for Alycia Baumgardner. She posted a photograph of herself sticking up her middle finger on X. Then, in her caption, she promised to proceed “giving b*tches hell respectfully.”
“Imma proceed giving b**ches hell respectfully 😎😭 that lil a*s girl said “I’ll beat your a*s immediately” after already disrespecting me. Now you classy and playing victim. Can’t go around threatening people, take that 👋🏾 & try to GET YOUR LICK BACK! #GWOAT”
In one other tweeted reply, she alleged that Alycia threatened her, called her “all type of b*tches too.”
Imma proceed giving bitches hell respectfully 😎😭 that lil ass girl said “I’ll beat your ass immediately” after already disrespecting me. Now you classy and playing victim. Can’t go around threatening people, take that 👋🏾 & try to GET YOUR LICK BACK! #GWOAT pic.twitter.com/ivUmSpe97t
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) May 18, 2026
By Tuesday, though, her energy shifted barely, showing that she had pulled in her own legal team to guide her words. Her recent message got here after MVP announced their ban and Alycia revealed she’s pursuing her legal options. In a tweet, Claressa Shields claimed web clips aren’t telling the entire story and pointed to Alycia’s alleged “history of attacks and threats.” She also seemingly positioned the moment as protection.
“I actually have dedicated my life to the game of boxing. Through the grace of God I actually have been blessed. My talent has allowed me to undeniably take woman’s boxing to a brand new level. That doesn’t stop on the ring. What circulated online doesn’t tell the complete story. Until now. I don’t condone violence. I never have. But I’m also not someone who will stand in silence while constantly being verbally attacked, threatened, discriminated against or assasinate my character. Nor will I allow the truth of disrespect turn right into a narrative or talking point about colorism or envy. There’s a documented history of attacks and threats by this individual that led to this moment, and that history will speak for itself. There’s a difference between aggression and protection. I stand on integrity. I stand on what I’ve built. I’m a champion. I carry that in every single place I am going not only in title, but in how I move, what I protect, and what I refuse to just accept. I’ve fought too hard and are available too far to let anyone rewrite my story or define my character. Any further false allegations, or defamation of character shall be handled accordingly by my legal team.”
I actually have dedicated my life to the game of boxing. Through the grace of God I actually have been blessed. My talent has allowed me to undeniably take woman’s boxing to a brand new level. That doesn’t stop on the ring.
What circulated online doesn’t tell the complete story. Until now. I don’t… pic.twitter.com/hoiLX6dI9v
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) May 19, 2026
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