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Shields reclaims middleweight titles and explores new bouts

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Shields ~~defeats Scott to reclaim~~ reclaims middleweight titles and explores new bouts

On August 15, Claressa Shields reclaimed the WBA and WBC middleweight titles by defeating unified champion Kaye Scott via a sixth-round stoppage at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. The bout was a historic milestone, as Shields became only the second boxer in over 120 years to hold both heavyweight and middleweight titles, joining Roy Jones Jr. To facilitate the transition to the 160-pound division, Shields underwent a rigorous 12-week training camp and a 38-pound weight ~~cut, dropping approximately 38 pounds from 198 pounds~~ cut. Prior to ~~160 pounds. She described~~ the preparation as her “most disciplined” since the Olympics. The event, a collaboration between Salita Promotions, Wynn Records, and Zeus Network, featured hip-hop artists including Latto and YG during ring walks. It was notable for being fight, the ~~first women’s boxing match~~ Atlanta City Council officially proclaimed August 15 as ‘Claressa GWOAT Shields Appreciation Day’ to ~~headline~~ honor her athletic achievements. During the ~~State Farm Arena.~~ match, Shields utilized superior hand speed ~~and combinations~~ to overwhelm ~~Scott. The~~ Scott; the fight concluded at 1:38 of the sixth round after a series of heavy left hooks and a right hand staggered Scott, prompting her corner to throw in the towel. This victory ~~improves~~ improved her professional record to ~~19-0 and marks her 20th major championship.~~ 19-0. Following the win, Shields ~~reflected on the victory during an appearance on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, attributing~~ attributed her success to faith, consistency, and disciplined strength training. She also ~~noted her intention to expand~~ expressed interest in expanding her career into music and film, including a biopic titled ‘The Fire In’. ~~Potential~~ Negotiations for future matchups ~~remain a topic of discussion, including~~ are ongoing. Promoter Dmitriy Salita confirmed discussions regarding a clash ~~against~~ with unified welterweight champion Lauren ~~Price, a unification fight against Canadian Tammara Thibeault, or a rematch with Savannah Marshall.~~ Price. Additionally, ~~MMA fighter Cris Cyborg~~ Shields has ~~challenged~~ entered talks with super welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron, though a significant weight discrepancy remains a hurdle, as Shields intends to ~~a boxing match, alleging~~ compete at 160 pounds while Cameron expects to weigh approximately 150 pounds. Separately, Shields ~~turned down~~ has partnered with Zeus Network to launch a ~~$2 million offer.~~ reality competition series to find the next ‘GWOAT’.

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