US EditionWhy Boxer Claressa Shields Took Shot at Angel Reese After Losing BET Award to Sky Star
- The 2025 BET Awards, held on June 9 in Los Angeles, honored Angel Reese with the top female athlete accolade, surpassing contenders such as Claressa Shields.
- The award, established in 2001 by BET to honor female athletes, is decided annually and included multiple nominees from diverse sports this year.
- In 2024, Reese topped the WNBA in rebounding and earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team, while Shields boasts two Olympic gold medals and holds an undefeated record as the undisputed women's heavyweight boxing champion.
- Shields expressed confusion and disappointment on June 10, stating she expected the athlete with the most accolades to win, but also congratulated Reese and affirmed her respect.
- Shields’ comments sparked debate on social media about award criteria, highlighting ongoing discussions about how achievements in different sports are compared and recognized.
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Sports Fans 'Disappointed' With Claressa Shields' Comments About Angel Reese
Angel Reese's Best Pre-Game Outfits (1:05) Claressa Shields has established herself as one of the top women in boxing, winning two Olympic gold medals between 2012 and 2016 and enjoying an undefeated professional career that has included multiple titles. So when she made some harsh comments about Angel Reese, a lot of fans were disappointed to see it.Shields was seemed as surprised as most other fans to see Reese named Sportswoman of the Year at…
Boxer Claressa Shields feels she, not Angel Reese, deserved to be BET Sportswoman of the Year
Boxer Claressa Shields sounded off on social media after Sky star Angel Reese topped her and seven others for Sportswoman of the Year honors at the 2025 BET Awards."Still don’t know how I didn’t win the Sportswoman of the Year for the @BETAwards but Congrats to Angel Reese and all the other Nominees," Shields posted on X with a shrug emoji. "I just thought accolades mattered." Still don’t know how I didn’t win the Sportswoman of the Year for the…
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