Claressa Shields Reclaims Titles in Brutal Stoppage

Claressa Shields has once again secured the WBC and WBA middleweight titles, achieving a dominant sixth-round technical knockout against Kaye Scott in Atlanta. This victory positions Shields as a three-time middleweight world champion. The fight was largely controlled by Shields, with the decisive moments occurring in the sixth round where Scott was knocked down and then overwhelmed.

Shields' preparation for this fight involved a rigorous training camp where she impressively cut 38 pounds, starting at 198 pounds and finishing at 160 pounds. She noted her opponent's strength but managed her energy effectively to secure the win. Following this triumph, Shields expressed interest in facing Lauren Price at 160 pounds, targeting a bout between December and January.

Her promoter, Dmitriy Salita, views a potential fight with Price as a "mega-event" that should take place in the United States, though he acknowledged the possibility of future bouts in the UK.