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Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott Saturday for middleweight titles in Atlanta

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott Saturday for middleweight titles in Atlanta
Summary

Claressa Shields will return to the ring Saturday night in Atlanta, challenging Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA middleweight titles. Shields, who is 18-0 with three knockouts, recently defended her heavyweight title in February, while Scott holds a 5-1-1 record. This bout marks Shields' first fight outside Michigan since 2022, and the event is particularly notable as it celebrates "Claressa Shields Day" in Atlanta. Both fighters have expressed confidence ahead of the match, with Shields in peak condition and Scott ready to prove her worth against the GWOAT.

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  • •Claressa Shields challenges Kaye Scott for middleweight titles on Saturday.
  • •Shields boasts an 18-0 record; Scott is 5-1-1.
  • •The fight is the first women's boxing headliner at State Farm Arena.
  • •Shields' last fight occurred in February against Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
  • •Saturday has been proclaimed "Claressa Shields Day" in Atlanta.
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  • 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — The 'GWOAT,' Claressa Shields, gets back in the ring Saturday night
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Claressa Shields returns to the middleweight division Saturday, challenging Kaye Scott for two titles in Atlanta.

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