Claressa Shields made a powerful return to middleweight on Sunday, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA and WBC titles in Atlanta. Shields, a five-division world champion, dominated from the start, shifting through the gears to seal a fourth career stoppage win. Following her statement win, Shields suggested welterweight champion Lauren Price should be her next opponent.
Shields regains WBA and WBC middleweight titles
UKPulse Sport DeskClaressa Shields made a powerful return to middleweight, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA and WBC titles in Atlanta.
- Claressa Shields regained the WBA and WBC middleweight titles with a sixth-round stoppage win over Kaye Scott in Atlanta.
- Shields dropped three classes to face 42-year-old Scott of Australia, taking her professional record to 19-0.
- She hopes to face welterweight champion Lauren Price in December or January, or Canadian Tamm Thiebault, who holds the IBF, WBO and Ring middleweight belts.
Why this matters: Shields' win sets her up for a potential showdown with Lauren Price or Tamm Thiebault, and highlights her dominance in the middleweight division.
What this means for you: If you're a fan of Claressa Shields or the middleweight division, this win sets up an exciting potential showdown between Shields and Lauren Price or Tamm Thiebault.