Claressa Shields fights Kaye Scott for WBC and WBA titles in Atlanta
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott on August 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, streaming on DAZN. Shields, still undefeated at 18-0, challenges Scott, the defending champion of the WBC and WBA middleweight titles. This matchup marks Shields' first professional fight in Atlanta and the first women's headliner at the venue. Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced he will attend the event, adding to its significance. The fight is part of a nine-bout card that includes notable matchups across various weight classes.
- •Fight date: August 15, 2026
- •Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta
- •Shields' record: 18-0, Scott's record: 5-1-1
- •Broadcast on DAZN, starting at 9 p.m. ET
- •Nine-fight card includes several title bouts
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields attracts high-profile rappers, famous boxers at fight
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields Goes For Unified Titles In Another Division
"Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott is Saturday, August 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, streaming on DAZN from 9 p.m. ET. Full nine-fight card and title details below.
"Boxing superstar Claressa Shields is adding glitz and glam to the crowd that will watch her fight Kaye Scott Saturday, Aug. 15 in Atlanta.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:06 AMClaressa Shields attracts high-profile rappers, famous boxers at fight
Boxing superstar Claressa Shields is adding glitz and glam to the crowd that will watch her fight Kaye Scott Saturday, Aug. 15 in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:35 AMClaressa Shields Goes For Unified Titles In Another Division
Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott is Saturday, August 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, streaming on DAZN from 9 p.m. ET. Full nine-fight card and title details below.
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