Claressa Shields got caught defending herself in the most awkward way possible on a livestream, and fans are divided over her actions.
Claressa Shields began trending after viewers claimed she called into a YouTube livestream pretending to be a supporter, only to accidentally reveal that the “fan” was actually her. The moment happened on the channel Hood Champion Boxing, where the host was discussing recent conversations and criticisms surrounding her.
At first, the caller spoke confidently as if she were simply a supporter who “knew Claressa personally.” She praised Shields, defended her character, and pushed back against negative commentary with lines like, “I know Claressa myself… y’all believe anything bad about Claressa Shields.” It sounded like loyal fan energy. Familiar, even rehearsed.
Then the slip happened.
As the conversation went on and the host began offering his own opinion, the caller reportedly stopped speaking in the third person. Without realizing it, she began referring to herself directly, shifting from “Claressa” to “me.”
Social media wasted no time reacting. Many fans weren’t even angry, just secondhand embarrassed. Some joked that Shields technically wasn’t lying because she does, in fact, support herself and knows herself personally. Others felt the move was unnecessary, saying she has more than enough status and respect to speak for herself openly if she feels misunderstood.
“Lmaoooo, I mean, she does support herself, and she does know herself personally. So is it really a lie?!?” one fan joked. Another added, “She can, but call in as YOURSELF. Not a supporter who knows Claressa. That looks crazy! Talking in 3rd person whole convo until the end lol.”
The livestream moment also came just days after Claressa Shields made headlines for calling out Ryan Garcia over his claim that Jake Paul offered him $25 million to fight. Claressa publicly expressed doubt about Garcia’s story, though she didn’t fully explain why she didn’t believe him. As Garcia continues to face skepticism from other fighters, many are waiting on Jake Paul himself to confirm or deny the alleged offer.
