ATLANTA – Flint native and Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Claressa Shields returns to the middleweight division to face Unified WBC and WBA champion Kaye Scott on Aug. 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The exclusive live worldwide presentation of Shields vs. Scott will begin at 9 p.m. ET on DAZN, the global home of boxing.
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Presented by Salita Promotions in partnership with Wynn Records, Claressa Shields Promotions and Route 30 Promotions, and sponsored by The Zeus Network, the event marks the first women’s headliner and the first championship boxing event at State Farm Arena since Gervonta “Tank” Davis headlined the venue in 2019.
Tickets are available June 24 at 1 p.m. ET through an exclusive pre-sale using the code “ATL” running until Friday. General public ticket sales begin Friday, June 26, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster’s website.
Already recognized as the most accomplished woman in boxing history, Shields enters the bout as a two-time Olympic gold medalist, five-division world champion, undisputed heavyweight champion, and the first boxer in the four-belt era—male or female—to become undisputed champion in three weight classes.
Her return to middleweight brings Shields back to the division where she authored one of the defining moments of her career. In October 2022, she defeated longtime rival Savannah Marshall before a sold-out crowd at London’s O2 Arena to become the undisputed middleweight champion of the world. The win settled one of boxing’s most celebrated rivalries in a landmark event widely credited with accelerating women’s boxing onto the global stage.
After helping establish Detroit as a destination city for championship boxing through consecutive sold-out events at Little Caesars Arena, Shields now takes her brand to one of the nation’s most culturally influential markets, testing the continued growth and commercial viability of women’s boxing on a national scale.
“At this point in my career, every fight is about legacy,” said Claressa Shields. Every fight now is about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—for myself, for women’s boxing, and for the next generation coming behind me through Claressa Shields Promotions.
“Kaye Scott is a champion, and I respect what she’s accomplished. But becoming undisputed at 160 pounds again starts with beating the best. That’s always been my mindset. I don’t chase easy fights, I choose meaningful ones.”
“Atlanta represents a huge opportunity. We’ve shown what women’s boxing can do in Detroit. We’ve sold out arenas and created moments people remember. Now it’s time to bring that same energy to Atlanta. This isn’t just about a championship fight. It’s about building an event, growing the sport, and giving fans an experience they’ll never forget.”
Australia’s Scott, a highly decorated amateur-turned-world-champion, ascended to the middleweight throne through one of women’s boxing’s most compelling rivalries. Her first meeting with Olivia Curry earned WBC Women’s Fight of the Year honors; the rematch, on Dec. 20, 2025, ended with Scott capturing the unified WBC and WBA middleweight titles. The victory transformed Scott from contender to champion and established her as one of the division’s most formidable forces.
Now firmly entrenched amongst the middleweight elite, Scott enters the biggest fight of her career carrying not only championship credentials, but with something to prove.
“I’ve dedicated my life to the sport of boxing, achieving success with the Australian National Team and as a professional, ” said Scott. I’m extremely proud to defend my WBC and WBA world title belts against Claressa Shields.
“I believe the bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity, and on August 15 I have the chance to show the world exactly what I’m capable of. I’m in the best shape of my life and ready to test myself against the very best. I’m excited, motivated and prepared to step into that ring and prove that I am the best middleweight in the world.”
The matchup arrives at a pivotal moment for women’s boxing. Over the past decade, the sport has experienced unprecedented growth through sold-out arenas, increased broadcast visibility, record-setting purses, and a generation of athletes capable of reaching audiences well beyond traditional boxing demographics. Few fighters have been more central to that evolution than Shields, whose influence now extends into entertainment, business, media, and culture.
For promoters, broadcasters, sponsors, and industry stakeholders alike, August 15 represents a test case for the continued expansion of women’s boxing across the country.
“Every Claressa Shields event marks a milestone in her career, but this one is different, this one is special,” said Dmitriy Salita, President Salita Promotions. “Not only does Claressa have another opportunity to further cement herself as the greatest female fighter of all time, she has a chance to prove that she’s a major box office attraction in one of the world’s cultural epicenters.
“The only heavyweight champion in the last 120-plus years to successfully win a title in a lower weight class was pound-for-pound great Roy Jones Jr. – that alone shows the boxing significance of this event. But when you add in the cultural impact of a woman headlining for the first time at a world-class arena in Atlanta it becomes a night that transcends not just boxing, but sports.”
“We’re proud to welcome Claressa Shields and Kaye Scott to State Farm Arena for one of the most anticipated matches of the year,” said Trey Feazell, Executive Vice President, Programming for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. “They are two of the sport’s most respected and decorated fighters; it is going to be an epic main event.”
For Wynn Records, the event represents an opportunity to build upon a blueprint that has helped transform Shields’ fights into cultural moments. By combining championship-level boxing with music, entertainment, and celebrity engagement, the August 15 event aims to deliver an experience that extends beyond the traditional fight audience and reflects the evolving landscape of the sport.
“Atlanta represents a natural next chapter for Shields, whose appeal has increasingly transcended boxing, ” said Ruben Branson, CEO of Wynn Records. Throughout her career, she has bridged sport, culture, and entertainment, turning her championship fights into destination events that attract athletes, entertainers, executives, and influencers alike. From electrifying ring walks featuring hip-hop stars such as Lil Boosie and Grammy Award-nominated artist Rick Ross to red-carpet arrivals and celebrity-packed fight nights, Shields has consistently demonstrated an ability to create moments that extend far beyond the ropes.”
“The August 15 event is expected to bring together championship boxing and entertainment on one stage, creating an experience reflective of both the city’s cultural influence and Shields’ growing stature as one of the sport’s most recognizable stars.”
Additional bouts, ticket information, and broadcast details will be announced in the coming weeks.