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Angel Reese at the Big Fight. The Inside Story
- Angel Reese, Chicago Sky ace, walks into the Canelo vs. Crawford storm, owning the spotlight.
- She towers over Terence Crawford backstage heels on, cameras rolling, internet gone wild with the Angel Reese moment.
- A handshake, fierce hug, and a few playful jabs; pure chemistry between Angel Reese and Crawford, before all eyes turned to the main event.
- Off season Barbie vibes Reese rocks an all-black fit, jet set style front and center among the boxing elite.
- As Chicago Sky drama simmers, Angel Reese” keeps winning headlines far beyond the hardwood.
Searches for Angel Reese surged this weekend after her backstage meetup with Terence Crawford at the Canelo Crawford super fight, and it’s no wonder Reese’s every move makes headlines. Fans want answers, What really happened between her and the Chicago Sky? How did she steal the pre-fight spotlight? And with the WNBA off season drama, where does Angel stand for 2026? This blog has all the details about Angel Reese behind the scenes and center stage.
The Viral Backstage Moment
Angel Reese walked into Terence Crawford’s locker room before his career-defining fight, greeting him with a handshake, hug, and playful boxing banter.(bleacherreport)
Social media exploded over their height difference (Reese, in heels, "towers" over 5’8" Crawford), with photos lighting up X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit.
Multiple outlets Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NY Post confirmed the moment, with Bleacher focusing on the celebrity factor, and Yahoo Sports highlighting "the excitement surrounding the event".(Yahoo)
Chicago Sky Saga Suspension and Speculation
Reese’s late season absence for the Sky led to rampant rumors. Officially; one-half game suspension for comments deemed "harmful to the team," missing three more games with a reported back injury.
Public remarks (to the Chicago Tribune) hinted at dissatisfaction; "I’m not settling for the same situation we faced this year". Insiders say trade talks loom but GM insists "Angel is a rising star… We’ve turned the page".
Despite team struggles, her stats are stellar Reese led the WNBA in rebounds and double doubles.
Contrast: Media Framing
Bleacher Report celebrates Reese as a "star presence" and social lightning rod.
Yahoo and NY Post dig deeper; Fans speculate about her WNBA future, comparing the Sky drama to other high profile league disputes.
Style coverage from SI and memes galore on Reddit/X elevate her as a trending crossover icon.
Official Responses
Jeff Pagliocca (Sky GM): Angel is a remarkable player...daily, constructive discussions with Angel and her team".
No official comment from Reese’s camp during the Vegas trip she let her viral content and on point fashion do the talking.
Fan Reactions, Social Media On Fire
Icons meeting icons.
— Netflix (@netflix) September 14, 2025
Angel Reese meets Terence Crawford backstage. #CaneloCrawford pic.twitter.com/VjIwqlE9gc
X: "Angel Reese just gave Terence Crawford a pep talk… lock in, @terencecrawford!" (#CaneloCrawford).
Reddit: "Did Angel Reese just jinx Canelo? Towering over Crawford is legendary".
Angel Reese meets up with Terence Crawford ahead of his fight against Canelo 🥊
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 14, 2025
(via @ringmagazine)
pic.twitter.com/E3M7HOgMce
Instagram/TikTok: Clips of the handshake and "Offseason Barbie" moments drew hundreds of thousands of likes.
Angel Reese throwing hands and serving bawdy!! #CaneloCrawford pic.twitter.com/VKaVw3hWTi
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) September 14, 2025
Broader Impact
This moment is a case study in sports celebrity crossover. From WNBA to boxing, Reese’s visibility keeps women’s basketball front page news.
The surrounding controversy mirrors Hollywood’s "leak" culture fans and media dissecting every unscripted moment (see: Marvel leaks, Season 5 premieres).
Similar to the heavy media Hollywood and sports players receive, Reese must deal with the strains of both popularity and scrutiny.
The Angel Reese phenomenon just keeps growing. Whether she’s igniting the WNBA, lighting up social feeds, or upstaging boxing icons, Reese knows how to capture the moment and the narrative. Will the Chicago Sky resolve their rift and build around her? Or is another blockbuster move ahead?
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