Claressa Shields to headline boxing event in Atlanta on August 15
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Claressa Shields aims to make history by headlining Atlanta's State Farm Arena on August 15, 2026. This event marks her as the first female boxer to take top billing at the venue. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and 19-time world champion, currently holds titles across five weight divisions. She expresses pride in representing Atlanta and acknowledges the significance of women's boxing in reaching this stage. Shields is set to fight for two additional titles, which would increase her championship count to 21.
- •Shields scheduled to fight in Atlanta on August 15.
- •First female boxer to headline State Farm Arena.
- •Currently holds 19 world titles across five weight divisions.
- •Aiming to become a 21-time world champion.
- •Acknowledges importance of cultural recognition for women's boxing.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Claressa Shields Set to Make Boxing History in Atlanta Main Event
"From 19-time world champ to culture-shifting headliner, Claressa Shields breaks down the fight, the pressure, and what's really at stake in State Farm Arena.
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