ATLANTA – Flint native and Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields will walk to the ring with Grammy-nominated rapper Latto ahead of her title fight against Kaye Scott on Aug. 15 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.
Salita Promotions, Wynn Records and Zeus Network announced an all-star lineup of hip-hop artists set to participate in August 15 fight card, transforming the championship event into a summer entertainment experience.
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Leading the night’s star-studded walkouts, GRAMMY-nominated superstar Latto will accompany undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields to the ring as Shields makes history as the first woman ever to headline a boxing event at State Farm Arena.
Undisputed heavyweight champion Shields will move down in weight to challenge Unified WBC and WBA World Champion Kaye Scott live on DAZN at 8:30 p.m. The Zeus Network coverage will feature a mix of professional boxing and celebrity influencer bouts beginning at 4 p.m.
The night’s cultural crossover continues with:
- YG walking out undefeated KO Artist Ernesto “Tito” Mercado on DAZN
- Sauce Walka accompanying Ray J for his highly anticipated influencer boxing debut on Zeus Network
- Diamond The Body (DTB) walking out power-punching boxing contender Atif Oberlton on Zeus Network
The artist lineup further reinforces the card as far more than a traditional boxing event, bringing together world championship competition, chart-topping music, influencer entertainment and celebrity culture for a one-night-only spectacle in the heart of Atlanta.
“Combining star boxers with star music artists helps grow both the sport of boxing and the athletes we promote,” said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. “Our partnership with Wynn Records is about building the individual brands of our fighters while delivering an unforgettable experience for fans. Blockbuster events, competitive fights, and world-class entertainment are what August 15 is all about.”
“This has always been about creating an event that reflects where sports and culture are today,” said Ruben Branson, CEO of Wynn Records. “Atlanta deserves more than a fight card—it deserves an experience. Bringing together world champions, major recording artists and some of entertainment’s biggest personalities under one roof is exactly the vision behind this partnership.”
“At Zeus, we’ve always believed the biggest moments happen when culture collides,” said Lemuel Plummer, Founder & CEO of Zeus Network. “August 15 is exactly that—a night where championship boxing, music, entertainment and some of the most recognizable personalities in the world all come together on one stage. Partnering with Claressa Shields, Salita Promotions and Wynn Records allows us to create something that goes far beyond a fight card. This is a cultural event, and fans are going to witness an experience unlike anything boxing has seen.”
Fans can expect celebrity appearances, unforgettable artist walkouts, championship boxing and crossover bouts throughout the evening, making August 15 one of the most anticipated nights on Atlanta’s entertainment calendar.
Presented by Salita Promotions in partnership with Wynn Records, Claressa Shields Promotions and Route 30 Promotions, and presenting sponsor Zeus Network, the historic event marks the first women’s headliner at State Farm Arena. Remaining tickets for Aug. 15 are available on Ticketmaster.com.