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Shields to Fight Scott for WBC and WBA Middleweight Titles on August 15
Shields, the undisputed heavyweight champion, drops to middleweight to face Scott for the WBC and WBA belts at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The bout airs live on DAZN.
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Claressa Shields will challenge Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA middleweight titles on August 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Salita Promotions announced. The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN. Shields, ESPN's top-ranked pound-for-pound women's boxer and the current undisputed women's heavyweight champion, holds an 18-0 professional record with three knockouts.
The 31-year-old last competed at middleweight in 2023 and has fought her past four bouts at heavyweight, weighing as much as 174 pounds. She last fought in February, successfully defending her undisputed heavyweight title against Franchon Crews Dezurn. " Scott, 42, improved to 5-1-1 after winning the titles by majority decision over Olivia Curry in December.
She turned professional in 2023 following an extensive amateur career. " Shields added that she respects Scott's accomplishments but seeks meaningful fights to regain undisputed status at 160 pounds.
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