Claressa Shields looks to dethrone middleweight champion Kaye Scott when they clash tonight (Saturday, August 15) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
- Flint’s three-division undisputed champion Shields (18-0, 3 KOs) aims to once again claim titles at 160 lbs after defeating Franchon Crews-Dezurn in their heavyweight rematch in February.
- Australia’s Scott (5-1-1) makes the first defense of the unified WBA and WBC titles she earned in a rematch against Olivia Curry last December.
How to watch: Live on DAZN.
The co-feature is a middleweight bout between former U.S. Olympic boxing teammates Troy Isley (16-0, 6 KOs) of Washington, D.C., and Joseph Hicks (12-1, 7 KOs) of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Also on the card is a super bantamweight contest between Puerto Rico’s Ashleyann Lozada (4-0, 1 KO) and Mexico’s former title challenger Paulette Valenzuela Cuesta (19-5-1, 4 KOs).
Plus, Canada-based champion Caroline Veyre (11-1) of France defends her WBC super featherweight title against South Africa’s Bernice Ferreira (10-0, 4 KOs).
Shields vs Scott results
Main card
- Claressa Shields def. Kaye Scott by TKO (R6, 1:38) | Watch video
- Troy Isley def. Joseph Hicks by unanimous decision (96-93, 96-93, 97-92)
- Ashleyann Lozada def. Paulette Valenzuela Cuesta by unanimous decision (99-91, 100-90, 100-90)
- Bernice Ferreira def. Caroline Veyre by DQ (excessive holding, R8, 1:04)
Undercard
- Big Lex def. Tesehki by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Ray J def. Orlando Brown by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)
- Noah def. Xavier Pabon by TKO (R2, 1:15)
- Atif Oberlton def. Roamer Alexis Angulo by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90)
- Da’Velle Smith def. Hakim Lopez by TKO (R6, 1:44)
- Shannel Butler def. Marianela Soledad Ramirez by unanimous decision (79-73, 79-72, 78-74)
- Jaquan McElroy def. Alexander Thiel by unanimous decision (58-56, 58-56, 58-56)
- Daniel Mercado def. Rahmel McKinley by KO (R1, 1:48)
- Casey Dixon def. Michael Nelson by unanimous decision (58-53, 58-53, 57-54)
Shields vs Scott live blog
Claressa Shields stops Kaye Scott in sixth round
Claressa Shields (19-0, 4 KOs) defeats Kaye Scott (5-2-1) by sixth-round TKO to claim the WBA and WBC middleweight titles.
Shields hurt Scott with a left hook, forcing an eight-count, before overwhelming her with a flurry of punches, prompting Scott’s corner to throw in the towel.
Troy Isley defeats Joseph Hicks by decision
Troy Isley (17-0, 6 KOs) defeats Joseph Hicks (12-2, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision at middleweight. The judges scored the fight 96-93, 96-93, and 97-92.
Isley was deducted a point for kidney punches in the fifth round.
Claressa Shields Backstage
Watch Claressa Shields hit the mitts as she warms up for her middleweight title fight against Kaye Scott.
Ashleyann Lozada defeats Paulette Valenzuela Cuesta by decision
Ashleyann Lozada (5-0, 1 KO) defeats Paulette Valenzuela Cuesta (19-6-1, 4 KOs) by unanimous decision at super bantamweight. The judges scored the fight 99-91, 100-90, and 100-90.
Bernice Ferreira wins WBC title after Caroline Veyre disqualified
Bernice Ferreira (11-0, 4 KOs) defeats Caroline Veyre (11-2) by eighth-round disqualification.
Veyre was disqualified for excessive holding after having two points deducted for the same infraction earlier in the fight in rounds four and seven.
Ferreira wins the WBC super featherweight title.
Celebrity Matchups
Among the celebrity matchups on Zeus Network, Big Lex earns a unanimous decision over Tesehki (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Ray J scores a unanimous decision over Orlando Brown (30-26, 29-27, 29-27), and Noah defeats Xavier Pabon by second-round TKO.
Atif Oberlton defeats Roamer Alexis Angulo by decision
Atif Oberlton (17-0, 14 KOs) defeats Roamer Alexis Angulo (29-5, 24 KOs) by unanimous decision at light heavyweight. All three judges scored the fight 100-90.
Da'Velle Smith TKOs Hakim Lopez in sixth round
Da’Velle Smith (15-0, 10 KOs) defeats Hakim Lopez (16-2, 9 KOs) by sixth-round TKO at super middleweight. The referee stepped in to stop Lopez from taking further punishment.
Shannel Butler defeats Marianela Soledad Ramirez by decision
Shannel Butler (9-0, 3 KOs) defeats Marianela Soledad Ramirez (14-12-2, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision at featherweight.
Jaquan McElroy defeats Alexander Thiel by decision
Jaquan McElroy (8-0, 2 KOs) defeats Alexander Thiel (5-1, 2 KOs) by unanimous decision at super welterweight.
Daniel Mercado KOs Rahmel McKinley in first round
In the first fight of the night, Daniel Mercado (2-0, 2 KOs) defeats Rahmel McKinley (1-5) by first-round knockout at super welterweight.
Tito Mercado Fight Canceled
Ernesto “Tito” Mercado is off tonight’s card after both his original opponent, Emmanuel Tagoe, and replacement Roger Hilley missed weight.
Final Faceoff
Watch Claressa Shields and Kaye Scott face off one last time at the weigh-in ahead of their bout.
Good Life – Music Video
Ahead of the event, Claressa Shields shared the “Good Life” music video.