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In the boxing world, the unexpected often steals the spotlight. Recently, two renowned boxers engaged in a playful exchange. This interaction has amused and intrigued fans. A Twitter bet started it all. Soon, it escalated into humorous online banter. A photoshopped image of Claressa Shields with IBF Flyweight champion Sunny Edwards went viral among the boxing community.
Claressa reportedly agreed to date Sunny if he beats Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez in his forthcoming bout. It didn’t take much time for the cryptic phrase “He Better Wear Headgear” to become a rallying cry for fans.
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Fans go wild over a pic shared by Claressa Shields
Shields photoshopped Sunny holding a liquor bottle beside her in this hilarious picture she posted. As it turns out, the fans adored it immensely. Invested in this playful challenge, they joined, expressing admiration, throwing some humor, and doing a bit of thoughtful reflection.
Lol @SunnyEdwards 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/wtsuQ8KqmR
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) August 17, 2023
Firstly, the reaction from the following user reflects a sense of affection and approval. Furthermore, he told how he showed the post to his wife, who had an adorable reaction to it.
I just showed this to my wife, Claressa… she said “THEY ARE SOOOOO CUTE!!!!!” 🤣 💘 🥊
— The Spit Bucket Podcast (@TSBPodcastOfcl) August 18, 2023
Additionally, Raider Mando humorously echoed Shields’ own words. She expressed how Edwards should protect himself by wearing headgear.
He better wear headgear…😉
— RAIDER MANDO (@Notidiot5) August 18, 2023
Furthermore, transitioning to a more philosophical note, the following user wondered how the photograph seemed sensible and correct.
Why does it just make sense?
— NoNoEsJay (@nonoesjay) August 17, 2023
Then DaleyB had a humorous take on it. He showcased how others in the crowd dressed up like Edwards—in pink!
Always in your shadow pic.twitter.com/zUtdpMvCha
— DaleyB (@RandomaniaMedia) August 18, 2023
Finally, the following user expressed a sentiment that may resonate with many boxing fans. He stated that Shields and Edwards are the boxing couple they deserve.
The couple we as boxing fans deserve. #Boxing #SunnyandShields
— Blunts and Boxing (@BluntsAndBoxing) August 18, 2023
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Indeed, Claressa Shields and Sunny Edwards captivate the boxing arena and social media. Fans are certainly intrigued. Edwards has a unification fight later this year. He defended his title successfully for the fourth time this year. On the other hand, Shields, after she became the undisputed Middleweight champion last year, defended her title for the first time this year on June 3. She unanimously defeated Maricela Cornejo, a last-minute replacement for Hanna Gabriels, at the Little Caesars Arena.
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However, what are your predictions about Sunny Edward’s upcoming bout with Jesse? Share your viewpoints in the comment section below! For all the latest updates about sports, don’t forget to follow EssentiallySports for more!
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