Claressa Shields to Face Kaye Scott in Middleweight Showdown
By Editor • August 15, 2026 • 1 min read
Claressa Shields, the reigning undisputed women’s heavyweight champion, is set to drop to middleweight for an exciting clash against Australian champion Kaye Scott. The match, scheduled for 10 rounds, will unfold on Saturday, August 15, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Shields, boasting an undefeated record of 18 wins, will be facing Scott, who holds a record of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Fans can expect a star-studded audience, with notable names such as Papoose, Latto, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. likely to attend. Notably, Shields has expressed her desire for Beyoncé to accompany her during the ring walk.
The fight will be available for live streaming on DAZN for subscribers, with access starting at $24.99 a month. All bouts in the event will be free for DAZN members, making it a must-watch for boxing aficionados.
Source: variety.com
