Claressa Shields believes there is nothing serious about Savannah Marshall after the pair faced off on Saturday.
Shields beat Ema Kozin in a routine victory and was then confronted by Marshall outside the ring.
The duo exchanged words, with the bad blood rooted in Marshall’s victory against Shields - the American’s sole defeat in the boxing ring - back in the amateurs.
Shields appears to nurse wounds over that blemish and they seem set to meet in 2022 to settle their rivalry.
Speaking after the argument on Sky Sports, Shields said of Marshall: “I sense sarcasm. I didn't sense anything serious about her.
"She said all that because people were there. But she didn't feel it.
"She isn't scared. But she was lying to herself. I know she is lying too.
"She may have punching power. But could Kozin hit me? There is a difference in speed and IQ.
"She will get it even worse than Kozin because I don't like her.
"She's so disrespectful. It is a sign of weakness."
Shields is unimpressed by her rival, explaining their records do not stand up to comparison.
"We went to plenty of tournaments together,” she began. "I won two Olympic gold medals but nobody talks about the world championships. I won two.
"Marshall was there. She didn't medal.
"I always show up to win. I hope Marshall does her job.
"People say it's the biggest women's fight because she has some power and a little bit of height.
"I haven't been impressed with any of her fights. She fights welterweights who had one week's notice.
"They gave her easy opponents. She got a few knockouts. It has fed her ego."