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“Do you think Claressa Shields plays tennis” – Fans give Ariel Helwani flak for declaring Katie Taylor the best female boxer, ‘GWOAT’ reacts

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Katie Taylor claimed Chantelle Cameron’s undisputed junior welterweight titles in their rematch on Saturday at the 3Arena in Dublin. With the win, the Irishwoman joined Claressa Shields as the only female boxer with undisputed titles in two-weight classes.

Reacting to Taylor’s monumental achievement, Ariel Helwani dubbed the 37-year-old the greatest female boxer of all time. In an Instagram post, the veteran MMA reporter wrote

Helwai’s bold proclamation didn’t go down without contention. Fight fans flooded his comments section, arguing that Claressa Shields was ahead of the Irishwoman in the greatest of all-time discussion, even prompting a reaction from the ‘GWOAT’ herself.

Katie Taylor calls for a trilogy against Chantelle Cameron at Croke Park

Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron are now 1-1 against each other after the rematch, opening the possibility for a trilogy fight.

During the post-fight interview at the 3Arena, the newly crowned two-weight world champion called for a third fight against Cameron, saying:

The duo’s original meeting in May was initially targeted to be held at the Gaelic stadium before logistical issues foiled the plans. However, after the rematch, popular figures, including Conor McGregor, have doubled down for the trilogy fight to be held at Croke Park.

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