Claressa Shields to fight Kaye Scott for middleweight titles in Atlanta
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott in a championship bout on August 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Shields, with an unbeaten record of 18-0, aims to capture Scott's unified WBA and WBC middleweight titles. The fight is part of a larger card featuring notable matchups, including Ernesto Mercado against Emmanuel Tagoe and Troy Isley versus Joseph Hicks. Fans can watch the event on DAZN, which includes the fight with a standard subscription and does not require pay-per-view fees.
- •Fight scheduled for August 15 at 8 p.m. ET
- •Main event features Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott for middleweight titles
- •Shields holds a record of 18-0 with 3 KOs
- •Event also includes Ernesto Mercado vs. Emmanuel Tagoe
- •Broadcast available on DAZN with standard subscription
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Shields eyes Price after dominant middleweight return
- 9:31 AMBBC Sport — Shields eyes Price after dominant middleweight return
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields eyes Britain’s Price after stopping Kaye Scott to reclaim titles
- 5:49 AMThe Guardian Sport — Claressa Shields eyes Britain’s Price after stopping Kaye Scott to reclaim titles
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields Vs. Kaye Scott Results, Highlights And Reaction
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott live updates: How to watch, fight time, price
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to Watch Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott: Live Stream, Start Time & Full Fight Card
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott main event: Ring walk, fight time
"Claressa Shields is going for two more world titles tonight, as she returns to the middleweight division to challenge Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA belts. Shields (18-0, 3 KO) is a heavy favorite for the fight in Atlanta, as the 42-year-old Scott (5-1-1, 0 KO) has not faced anyone near her level, not that there are really any chances for anyone to face someone else near Shields’ level. Bad Left Hook will be here tonight with live, fight-by-fight results and reactions in this post, plus the live chat down in the comments section, all of it hosted by our own Wil Esco this evening. How to watch Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott Start time: 8:30 pm ET Streaming: DAZN (subscription required) Location: State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA Shields vs Scott full lineup and running order Main Event Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott, middleweights, 10×2 rounds, for Scott’s WBC and WBA titles Undercard Ernesto “Tito” Mercado vs Roger Hilley, welterweights, 10 rounds Troy Isley vs Joseph Hicks, middleweights, 10 rounds Ashleyann Lozada vs Paulette Cuesta, super bantamweights, 10×2 rounds Caroline Veyre vs Bernice Ferreira, super featherweights, 10×2 rounds, for Veyre’s WBC title
"American stops Sydneysider at 1:38 of sixth round Shields claims WBA and WBC belts after 38lb cut Lauren Price identified as preferred next opponent Claressa Shields completed a remarkable descent from heavyweight to middleweight, stopping Australia’s Kaye Scott in the sixth round to capture the WBA and WBC titles in a fight that went off early Sunday morning at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The five-division world champion and double Olympic gold medalist dominated her outclassed opponent from the opening bell before dropping Scott in the sixth and overwhelming her against the ropes after the action resumed. With the 42-year-old champion unable to defend herself from another sustained barrage, Scott’s corner threw several towels into the ring and the contest was waved off after 1min 38sec. Continue reading...
"Claressa Shields completed a remarkable descent from heavyweight to middleweight, stopping Australia’s Kaye Scott in the sixth round to capture the WBA and WBC titles in a fight that went off early Sunday morning at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The five-division world champion and double Olympic gold medalist dominated her outclassed opponent from the opening bell before dropping Scott in the sixth and overwhelming her against the ropes after the action resumed. With the 42-year-old champion unable to defend herself from another sustained barrage, Scott’s corner threw several towels into the ring and the contest was waved off after 1min 38sec.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:31 AMShields eyes Price after dominant middleweight return
Claressa Shields makes a powerful return to middleweight, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA and WBC titles in Atlanta.
- BBC SportAug 16, 2026, 9:31 AMShields eyes Price after dominant middleweight return
Claressa Shields makes a powerful return to middleweight, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA and WBC titles in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:49 AMClaressa Shields eyes Britain’s Price after stopping Kaye Scott to reclaim titles
Claressa Shields completed a remarkable descent from heavyweight to middleweight, stopping Australia’s Kaye Scott in the sixth round to capture the WBA and WBC titles in a fight that went off early Sunday morning at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The five-division world champion and double Olympic gold medalist dominated her outclassed opponent from the opening bell before dropping Scott in the sixth and overwhelming her against the ropes after the action resumed. With the 42-year-old champion unable to defend herself from another sustained barrage, Scott’s corner threw several towels into the ring and the contest was waved off after 1min 38sec.
- The Guardian SportAug 16, 2026, 5:49 AMClaressa Shields eyes Britain’s Price after stopping Kaye Scott to reclaim titles
American stops Sydneysider at 1:38 of sixth round Shields claims WBA and WBC belts after 38lb cut Lauren Price identified as preferred next opponent Claressa Shields completed a remarkable descent from heavyweight to middleweight, stopping Australia’s Kaye Scott in the sixth round to capture the WBA and WBC titles in a fight that went off early Sunday morning at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The five-division world champion and double Olympic gold medalist dominated her outclassed opponent from the opening bell before dropping Scott in the sixth and overwhelming her against the ropes after the action resumed. With the 42-year-old champion unable to defend herself from another sustained barrage, Scott’s corner threw several towels into the ring and the contest was waved off after 1min 38sec. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:24 AMClaressa Shields Vs. Kaye Scott Results, Highlights And Reaction
Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in round six in Atlanta to win the WBC and WBA middleweight titles, then called for a fight with Lauren Price.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:00 PMClaressa Shields vs Kaye Scott live updates: How to watch, fight time, price
Claressa Shields takes on Kaye Scott live on DAZN, in a must-see event. Here is how to watch the entire fight card.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:00 PMHow to Watch Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott: Live Stream, Start Time & Full Fight Card
Here is everything you need to know about Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott, including how to watch the fight on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:00 AMClaressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott main event: Ring walk, fight time
Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott at Atlanta's State Farm Arena to defend her WBA, WBC women’s middleweight titles. Here's estimated ring walk time.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:00 AMClaressa Shields vs Kaye Scott live results, highlights, reactions
Claressa Shields is going for two more world titles tonight, as she returns to the middleweight division to challenge Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA belts. Shields (18-0, 3 KO) is a heavy favorite for the fight in Atlanta, as the 42-year-old Scott (5-1-1, 0 KO) has not faced anyone near her level, not […]
- Bad Left HookAug 15, 2026, 8:00 AMClaressa Shields vs Kaye Scott live results, highlights, reactions
Claressa Shields is going for two more world titles tonight, as she returns to the middleweight division to challenge Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA belts. Shields (18-0, 3 KO) is a heavy favorite for the fight in Atlanta, as the 42-year-old Scott (5-1-1, 0 KO) has not faced anyone near her level, not that there are really any chances for anyone to face someone else near Shields’ level. Bad Left Hook will be here tonight with live, fight-by-fight results and reactions in this post, plus the live chat down in the comments section, all of it hosted by our own Wil Esco this evening. How to watch Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott Start time: 8:30 pm ET Streaming: DAZN (subscription required) Location: State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA Shields vs Scott full lineup and running order Main Event Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott, middleweights, 10×2 rounds, for Scott’s WBC and WBA titles Undercard Ernesto “Tito” Mercado vs Roger Hilley, welterweights, 10 rounds Troy Isley vs Joseph Hicks, middleweights, 10 rounds Ashleyann Lozada vs Paulette Cuesta, super bantamweights, 10×2 rounds Caroline Veyre vs Bernice Ferreira, super featherweights, 10×2 rounds, for Veyre’s WBC title
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:30 AMClaressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks, start time for tonight's fight
Follow Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott live results and round-by-round updates for the Shields vs. Scott fight card on Saturday night in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:00 AMWhat time does Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott start? Live stream, price, full card, TV channel & more
Here’s a full breakdown of the Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott fight time, streaming details and the complete card.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:45 PMClaressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott: How to watch, full fight card, streaming info and more
Here's how to watch Claressa Shields fight Kaye Scott this weekend.
- Sky Sports—Shields stops Scott to reclaim WBC and WBA middleweight belts
Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBC and WBA middleweight belts in Atlanta.
- Sky Sports—Shields delivers DRAMATIC sixth-round stoppage
Claressa Shields reclaimed her place at the top of the middleweight division with a dominant sixth-round stoppage of Kaye Scott, regaining the WBC and WBA titles in Atlanta. Credit: DAZN
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