Claressa Shields to face Kaye Scott in Atlanta middleweight bout

Claressa Shields Kaye Scott middleweight fight Atlanta Lauren Price

Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields is moving down to middleweight to challenge Australia’s WBA and WBC champion Kaye Scott in Atlanta on August 15. Shields, who has dominated the heavyweight division, said the weight drop is manageable and is focused on the fight.

Scott, speaking to Boxe Sport, said she does not expect Shields’ weight loss to be a major issue and is concentrating on her own preparation. She added that defeating Shields would be a career‑defining achievement.

Shields also indicated that a long‑discussed showdown with Wales’ Lauren Price is likely to be postponed until the first quarter of 2027. Price, who retained her welterweight titles by beating Stephanie Pineiro in April, has not fought since that victory. Promoter Ben Shalom has suggested the two could sign a two‑fight deal, but the timing remains uncertain.

Entities

Atlanta · Ben Shalom · Claressa Shields · Kaye Scott · Lauren Price

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Promoter Ben Shalom said the pair could sign a two‑fight deal. wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Lauren Price beat Stephanie Pineiro in April to retain her welterweight world titles. wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kaye Scott said weight loss is not a major concern for Shields. www.boxesport.be
[● 3 SOURCES] Lauren Price has not fought since her victory over Pineiro. wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Shields is moving down from heavyweight to middleweight for the fight. www.boxesport.be · wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Shields expects a fight with Lauren Price to be delayed until the first quarter of 2027. wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Kaye Scott holds the WBA and WBC middleweight titles and is from Australia. www.boxesport.be · wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[DISPUTED] Claressa Shields will fight Kaye Scott in Atlanta on August 15. www.boxesport.be · wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com

Sources

Boxing-Shields says fight with Price likely to take place in 2027 [wdez.com]

about 1 month ago

Kaye Scott indifférente à la perte de poids de Claressa Shields - Boxe Sport [www.boxesport.be]

about 1 month ago

Boxing-Shields says fight with Price likely to take place in 2027 [kelo.com]

about 1 month ago

Boxing-Shields says fight with Price likely to take place in 2027 [kfgo.com]

about 1 month ago