Shields to fight Scott before potential Price bout
Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will drop down to middleweight to fight WBC and WBA champion Kaye Scott on 15 August at State Farm Arena, Atlanta.
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"At this point in my career, every fight is about legacy."
— Claressa Shields , Athlete
"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."
— Claressa Shields , Athlete
"Atlanta represents a huge opportunity. We've shown what women's boxing can do in Detroit."
— Claressa Shields , Athlete
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Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will drop down to middleweight to fight WBC and WBA champion Kaye Scott on 15 August at State Farm Arena, Atlanta.
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