Claressa Shields challenges Kaye Scott for middleweight titles on Aug. 15
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA middleweight titles at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Aug. 15. This event will be Shields' first professional fight in Atlanta and marks the first women's headliner in the arena's history. Shields, the current undisputed heavyweight champion, returns to the 160-pound division after competing at heavyweight since 2023. Scott, the champion, has a record of 5-1-1, while Shields is 18-0 with three knockouts. The fight serves as a significant step for Shields toward reclaiming undisputed status at middleweight.
- •Fight date is Aug. 15, 2026, at State Farm Arena.
- •Shields seeks to challenge Scott for middleweight titles.
- •Shields has a record of 18-0; Scott is 5-1-1.
- •Event starts at 9 p.m. ET, streaming on DAZN.
- •Shields has previously won titles in three weight divisions.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields Vs. Kaye Scott Full Card: Date, Location And Viewing Info
"Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott is set for Aug. 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on DAZN. Full card, start time, titles at stake and ticket details.
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