Claressa Shields defeats Kaye Scott by stoppage in the sixth round to reclaim the WBC and WBA middleweight titles in Atlanta. Multiple outlets report that Shields dominates from the opening bell and then lands the decisive barrage that leads to the fight being halted, with the stoppage occurring at about 1 minute 38 seconds into the sixth round.
The bout is described as a return to middleweight after Shields’ earlier heavyweight campaign, including references to her five-division championship status and Olympic success. Coverage notes that the fight ends when Scott’s corner throws towels into the ring after a sustained attack and the contest is waved off. Outlets also emphasize the context of timing, with one describing the bout as taking place early Sunday morning at State Farm Arena.
After the victory, several sources say Shields identifies her next opponent as Lauren Price from Britain, calling for a potential fight. Sky Sports and other listings focus primarily on the result and title reclamation, while Yahoo Sports and the BBC additionally foreground Shields’ post-fight target.
