Claressa Shields challenges Kaye Scott for middleweight titles August 15

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-11 00:35

Claressa Shields is set to challenge Kaye Scott for the WBC and WBA middleweight titles on August 15, 2026, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Despite Scott defending her titles, Shields is the favorite in this matchup, which marks Shields' first professional fight in Atlanta and the first women's headliner at the venue. The undercard features several other notable bouts, including Ernesto Mercado vs. Emmanuel Tagoe and Caroline Veyre vs. Bernice Ferreira. AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor · 2026-08-11 00:35

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.