A social media conversation between two multi-division boxing legends, world featherweight champion Amanda Serrano (pictured) and world heavyweight champion Claressa Shields. '

 

Serrano: "[I'm] not sure why people keep comparing or asking who is better, myself or Claressa Shields. She is an amazing fighter with the highest accolades. I have my own set of accomplishments and accolades. She’s a big woman and I a smaller one. Not sure it makes sense for either one of us to be compared. I will never go over 140 pounds which is already three [weight] divisions past my best weight of 126 where I’m champion. I believe she can’t make 140. I have accomplished everything I’ve wanted in this sport and now I’m making more money than I know what to do with. Please just enjoy the multiple solid female fighters. If you did that. you’d find out theres more than just one female fighter worth watching. Thank you."

 

Shields: "100% right, I can not make 140. 154 pounds is my lowest, but the past four years, the top three women in boxing have been myself, Katie Taylor and you! Keep it up!"

 

Serrano: "Honestly for me it’s an honor to be mentioned beside you and Katie. Both of you guys have raised the game. I’ve never had a problem with whatever placing I’m put in. We are all doing the best we can to elevate the game. Right now I’m more excited about helping all my girls reach their highest potential. I’m more happy about this new venture than [about] getting personal credit. I will pour my heart, soul & energy to assure they have it easier than I did. As a woman I know our struggles and if I didn’t think I deserved it I’m positive they don’t.  What we are today champ they will be in the future and they will have us to thank. Let’s Keep opening doors for them. If anyone has the power we do. Let’s pass on some of our blessings. We have plenty."

 

Shields: "Beautiful speech  Amanda. We are both doing our part as fighters and pioneers to raise the bar for the women’s boxing so it’s a blue print to the millions and recognition! Women's boxing has come a long way! Proud of us! The girls coming up after us have beautiful things to look forward too!"