Claressa Shields expressed disappointment on X after losing the Sportswoman of the Year award to Angel Reese at the 2025 BET Awards on June 9, 2025.
“Still don’t know how I didn’t win the Sportswoman of the Year for the BET Awards, but Congrats to Angel Reese and all the other nominees. I just thought accolades mattered” Shields tweeted.
Claressa immediately faced backlash following her tweet. “Girl don’t get on here complaining. You’re talented, don’t let that get overshadowed because you appear to come not as a sore loser. Just delete the tweet say congratulations and keep it moving” reacted one commenter.
In response, the boxer says dispute not winning the award, she is “team Angel Reese.” She writes, “Ain’t nobody saying Angel Reese don’t have accolades or she not good…. I’m saying I thought the person with “THE MOST” accolades & accomplishments would win the Award. I’m team Angel Reese!”
In another tweet, Shields continue to clarify, “I’m not joining in on any hate train when it comes to Angle Reese, I have mad respect for her and all the other female athletes that excel in their sport. As for my earlier comments I am allowed to express my feelings, I was shocked I didnt win, I was under the impression the category was graded on accolades of your sport. It’s ok to be a competitor.”
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