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Laila Ali vs Claressa Shields

Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

Too close to call: the world picks Laila Ali over Claressa Shields by just 52% to 48%. Laila Ali is #86 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Claressa Shields #103; among the 59 from the United States, they are #45 and #56.

The case for each

Laila Ali: Muhammad Ali's daughter, who retired unbeaten at 24-0 with world titles at super middleweight and light heavyweight.

Claressa Shields: Two-time Olympic champion (2012, 2016) who became undisputed middleweight champion; they boxed in different eras.

Side by side

Laila AliClaressa Shields
World rank#86#103
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Born19771995

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