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One after the other, Claressa Shields continues to leave a trail of defeated opponents in her wake. In her recent bout against Maricela Cornejo, Shields emerged victorious via dominant performance. Moreover, she successfully defended her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, WBF, and The Ring female middleweight titles.

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It’s no surprise that her outstanding performance caught the attention of fight fans worldwide. Recently, Shields shared a video on her Instagram account that displayed her fighting mindset and strong belief. Surprisingly, it got a positive response from the UFC sensation Conor McGregor.

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Conor McGregor sends a 4-word message to Claressa Shields

Shortly after the fight, Shields shared a captivating highlight reel on social media, showcasing the journey leading up to her victory. From intense training sessions to promotional events, the video captured the essence of her preparation. In the caption, Shields expressed her gratitude and attributed her success to her belief in God.

“My belief in God has so much to do with my success! This behind the scenes was so beautiful & I’m just grateful for all the support I had fight week”, wrote the boxing star.

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This powerful statement resonated with none other than Conor McGregor, who shared the video on his Instagram story. Praising Shields and acknowledging her incredible skills, McGregor delivered a short but powerful message to her. “This woman is incredible”, the Notorious wrote.

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But this is not the first time Claressa Shields and Conor McGregor have found themselves in the same conversation.

A surprising Twitter conversation between Conor McGregor & Claressa Shields

In a surprising exchange last year, Shields became the subject of a Twitter debate on the greatest female boxer. One fan highlighted Shields’ remarkable accuracy and precision, comparing her to boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. Shields retweeted the post, tagging Mayweather himself.

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To everyone’s surprise, Conor McGregor joined the discussion, applauding Shields over Mayweather. In his signature style, the Notorious even took a few jabs at his former boxing opponent. McGregor’s response was nothing short of confident and brash. Moreover, he declared that he would defeat Mayweather in a rematch.

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“You’ve way more venom then Floyd. I beat Floyd if we rematch. Untold truth it was me who carried him the early rounds playing pitty patty.”

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Claressa Shields and Conor McGregor’s exchanges serve as a reminder that greatness recognizes greatness, regardless of the arena in which it is displayed.

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