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Claressa Shields dominates Kaye Scott by TKO in Atlanta bout

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Claressa Shields dominates Kaye Scott by TKO in Atlanta bout

Summary

Claressa Shields scored a sixth-round TKO victory over Kaye Scott at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on August 16, 2026. Shields showcased her dominance, delivering a barrage of punches that prompted Scott's corner to stop the fight. The event attracted over 16,000 spectators, including notable boxing figures like Floyd Mayweather and Terence Crawford. This victory continues Shields' undefeated streak and raises questions about the competitive balance in women's boxing, as the search for a formidable rival persists.

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By the Numbers

•Shields wins by TKO in six rounds against Scott.
•More than 16,000 fans attended the event in Atlanta.
•Mayweather and Crawford were among the attendees.
•Scott's corner stopped the fight to prevent further damage.
•Shields remains undefeated in her career.

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What they're saying

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The American has proved again that she’s in a class of her own. But is that a good thing for her sport? Over the weekend, more than 16,000 fans, including former and current world champions such as Floyd Mayweather, Terence Crawford, and Shakur Stevenson, filled State Farm Arena in Atlanta to witness Claressa Shields dominate Kaye Scott. Shields made quick work of Scott winning by TKO in six rounds after unleashing a flurry of punches against the Australian, whose corner threw in the towel to stop the fight before more damage could be done. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby AR Shaw at State Farm Arena in Atlanta

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