Last Updated: August 16, 2026 @ 1:37 AM ET

Claressa Shields is a middleweight world champion once again.

Shields stopped Kaye Scott in the sixth round at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, to capture the WBA and WBC middleweight championships and add another title-winning performance to her remarkable career.

After controlling the opening rounds with faster combinations, body work and sharper counterpunching, Shields badly hurt Scott with a left hook in Round 6.

Scott received a count but continued, only for Shields to swarm her with another attack. Scott’s corner then signaled for the fight to be stopped.

The official stoppage came at 1:38 of Round 6.

Shields entered the fight undefeated at 18-0 after dropping back to 160 pounds for the first time in years. The two-time Olympic gold medalist had already won world championships across five weight classes before returning to challenge Scott.

Scott entered as the WBA and WBC middleweight champion after defeating Olivia Curry in their December rematch.

DOJO News Network tracked the official results and major developments from the entire card, with additional round-by-round details cross-referenced with Darshan Desai and Uncrowned’s coverage published through Yahoo Sports.

Below are the complete Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott results, winners, scorecards and fight highlights from Atlanta.

Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott Full Fight Results

Claressa Shields Stops Kaye Scott in Round 6 to Win WBA and WBC Titles

Claressa Shields completed her return to middleweight in dominant fashion, stopping Kaye Scott at 1:38 of Round 6 to capture the WBA and WBC middleweight championships.

Shields was the quicker and more technically polished fighter from the opening bell, consistently finding Scott with combinations while mixing punches to the head and body.

Scott showed toughness and continued coming forward, but the damage steadily accumulated.

That pressure finally became too much in Round 6.

Shields connected with a powerful left hook that badly hurt Scott and sent her reeling toward the ropes.

Scott was given a count and attempted to continue, but Shields quickly went back on the attack.

With Shields unloading another combination and Scott under heavy pressure, Scott’s corner signaled that they had seen enough.

The fight was stopped at 1:38 of the sixth round.

Official Result: Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott

Claressa Shields def. Kaye Scott

TKO

Round 6 — 1:38

Shields wins the WBA and WBC middleweight championships.

The victory also keeps Shields undefeated and gives her another stoppage victory in a career already filled with championship accomplishments.

Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott Round-by-Round Highlights

Round 6: Shields hurts Scott and forces the stoppage

Claressa Shields finally found the finish she had been threatening throughout the fight.

About a minute into the sixth round, Shields landed a hard left hook that badly hurt Scott.

Scott reeled toward the ropes and received a count.

The Australian champion was able to continue, but Shields immediately recognized the opportunity and attacked again.

Shields unleashed another combination as Scott struggled under the pressure.

Scott’s corner then signaled for the fight to be stopped, bringing the championship contest to an end.

Official stoppage: 1:38 of Round 6.

Round 5: Shields continues to control the fight

Scott remained aggressive and continued attempting to push Shields backward, but Shields was comfortable fighting both while moving and while standing her ground.

Shields began the round looking to counter Scott’s forward pressure before switching back into attack mode.

She continued beating Scott to the punch during exchanges and remained the cleaner fighter when the action moved toward the ropes.

Scott’s toughness kept her in the fight, but Shields continued to control the majority of the exchanges entering Round 6.

Round 4: Shields stays in command

Shields continued working behind combinations and attacked Scott’s body repeatedly during the fourth round.

She also found success with an overhand right and hooks while showing confidence defensively.

Scott continued moving forward and looking for opportunities, but Shields remained faster and more accurate.

Unofficial score: Shields 40-36

Round 3: Shields continues to dictate the fight

Shields remained in control during Round 3, mixing combinations with body punches and using her jab to force Scott backward.

Scott managed to find occasional openings, but Shields continued landing the cleaner and more frequent punches.

Shields also appeared increasingly comfortable fighting with her hands lower and relying on her reactions and movement defensively.

Unofficial score: Shields 30-27

Round 2: Shields unloads with combinations

Shields dramatically increased the pressure in the second round.

A long combination forced Scott backward before Shields continued attacking both upstairs and to the body.

Scott also developed significant swelling around the left side of her forehead as Shields continued finding the target.

Despite the damage, Scott continued returning fire.

Unofficial score: Shields 20-18

Round 1: Claressa Shields starts aggressively

Shields immediately looked to make a statement in the opening round.

She pressed forward with hooks, jabs and combinations, consistently beating Scott to the punch during the early exchanges.

Scott responded at times, but Shields landed the cleaner shots and finished the round with another strong right hand.

Unofficial score: Shields 10-9

Troy Isley defeats Joseph Hicks by unanimous decision

Troy Isley remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Joseph Hicks in the co-feature.

The middleweight matchup was competitive, with both fighters having moments of success throughout the 10 rounds.

Isley generally controlled the pace and landed the more meaningful power punches, although he was deducted a point during the fifth round for punches around the kidney area.

The deduction was not enough to cost him the fight.

Official Result

Troy Isley def. Joseph Hicks

Unanimous Decision

97-92, 96-93, 96-93

Isley improved his professional record to 17-0.

Ashleyann Lozada dominates Paulette Cuesta

Ashleyann Lozada delivered one of the most convincing performances of the night with a near-shutout decision over Paulette Cuesta.

Lozada repeatedly attacked the body and controlled the exchanges throughout the 10-round super bantamweight contest.

Cuesta continued fighting until the final bell despite taking significant punishment.

Official Result

Ashleyann Lozada def. Paulette Cuesta

Unanimous Decision

100-90, 100-90, 99-91

Bernice Ferreira wins title after Caroline Veyre is disqualified

One of the strangest results of the evening came in the super featherweight championship fight between Caroline Veyre and Bernice Ferreira.

Veyre was repeatedly penalized for excessive holding during the fight.

After already losing two points for the same infraction, continued holding eventually resulted in her disqualification.

The referee stopped the fight at 1:04 of Round 8.

Official Result

Bernice Ferreira def. Caroline Veyre

Disqualification — Excessive Holding

Round 8 — 1:04

Ferreira leaves Atlanta as a world champion following Veyre’s disqualification.

Big Lex defeats Tesehki in Baddies boxing showdown

Big Lex earned a unanimous decision victory over Tesehki in their three-round celebrity boxing matchup.

Big Lex used her reach, size and higher punch volume to control much of the contest.

The judges awarded her all three scorecards.

Official Result

Big Lex def. Tesehki

Unanimous Decision

30-27, 30-27, 29-28

Ray J defeats Orlando Brown by unanimous decision

Ray J picked up a victory over Orlando Brown in one of the night’s most unusual fights.

Ray J scored a knockdown in the opening round after a right hand caused Brown’s glove to touch the canvas.

The fight became increasingly chaotic in the second round, including a grappling exchange that sent both men to the floor.

Ray J ultimately did enough to earn the judges’ decision.

Official Result

Ray J def. Orlando Brown

Unanimous Decision

30-26, 29-27, 29-27

For a complete breakdown, read DOJO’s full Ray J vs. Orlando Brown results coverage.

Noah knocks out Xavier Pabon in Round 2

Noah scored a second-round knockout over Xavier Pabon during the Zeus portion of the card.

After dropping Pabon in the opening round, Noah continued landing heavy right hands in Round 2.

Another combination badly hurt Pabon before a final right hand sent him face-first to the canvas and ended the fight.

Official Result

Noah def. Xavier Pabon

KO

Round 2

Atif Oberlton shuts out Roamer Alexis Angulo

Atif Oberlton delivered a dominant performance against veteran Roamer Alexis Angulo.

Oberlton controlled the fight behind his southpaw jab and consistently outboxed Angulo over 10 rounds.

All three judges scored every round for Oberlton.

Official Result

Atif Oberlton def. Roamer Alexis Angulo

Unanimous Decision

100-90, 100-90, 100-90

Da’Velle Smith stops Hakim Lopez in Round 6

Da’Velle Smith overwhelmed Hakim Lopez before earning a sixth-round stoppage.

Smith’s length and power caused problems throughout the fight, with his left hook and straight right repeatedly finding the target.

A heavy right hand dropped Lopez in Round 6.

Although Lopez returned to his feet, Smith continued landing combinations until the referee stopped the fight.

Official Result

Da’Velle Smith def. Hakim Lopez

TKO

Round 6

Shannel Butler defeats Marianela Ramirez

Shannel Butler earned a clear unanimous decision against Marianela Ramirez over eight rounds.

Official Result

Shannel Butler def. Marianela Ramirez

Unanimous Decision

78-74, 79-72, 79-72

Jaquan McElroy stays undefeated

Jaquan McElroy defeated Alexander Thiel in a rematch of their amateur rivalry.

All three judges scored the six-round contest 58-56 for McElroy.

Official Result

Jaquan McElroy def. Alexander Thiel

Unanimous Decision

58-56, 58-56, 58-56

McElroy improved to 8-0 as a professional.

Daniel Mercado scores first-round knockout

Daniel Mercado opened the action with an impressive first-round knockout against Rahmel McKinley.

Mercado attacked the body early and scored multiple knockdowns before McKinley was unable to continue.

Official Result

Daniel Mercado def. Rahmel McKinley

KO

Round 1

What titles did Claressa Shields win against Kaye Scott?

Claressa Shields won the WBA and WBC middleweight championships by stopping Kaye Scott in Round 6.

The victory marked Shields’ successful return to the 160-pound division after competing in heavier weight classes in recent years.

Shields had previously held major championships at middleweight before moving through several divisions and eventually becoming an undisputed heavyweight champion.

Her victory over Scott adds another championship accomplishment to a career that has included world titles across five weight classes.

What happened in Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott?

Shields controlled the fight from the opening rounds with her speed, combinations and body punching.

Scott continued attempting to pressure Shields despite absorbing increasingly heavy offense.

By the sixth round, the damage had accumulated.

A hard left hook from Shields badly hurt Scott and forced her toward the ropes.

Scott received a count and continued, but Shields immediately attacked again.

Scott’s corner then stopped the fight at 1:38 of Round 6, giving Shields the TKO victory and the WBA and WBC middleweight championships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott?

Claressa Shields defeated Kaye Scott by TKO at 1:38 of Round 6 to win the WBA and WBC middleweight championships.

How did Claressa Shields beat Kaye Scott?

Shields hurt Scott with a powerful left hook in the sixth round. After Scott received a count, Shields attacked again and Scott’s corner signaled for the fight to be stopped.

What round did Claressa Shields stop Kaye Scott?

Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in Round 6.

What was the official Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott stoppage time?

The fight was officially stopped at 1:38 of Round 6.

What titles did Claressa Shields win?

Shields captured the WBA and WBC middleweight championships with her victory over Kaye Scott.

What is Claressa Shields’ record after beating Kaye Scott?

Claressa Shields improved to 19-0 as a professional with the victory.

How many knockouts does Claressa Shields have?

The victory over Scott gave Shields her fourth professional knockout or stoppage win.

Who won Troy Isley vs. Joseph Hicks?

Troy Isley defeated Joseph Hicks by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 97-92, 96-93 and 96-93.

Who won Ashleyann Lozada vs. Paulette Cuesta?

Ashleyann Lozada defeated Paulette Cuesta by unanimous decision with scores of 100-90, 100-90 and 99-91.

Why was Caroline Veyre disqualified?

Caroline Veyre was disqualified for excessive holding after previously being penalized twice for the same infraction.

Who won Ray J vs. Orlando Brown?

Ray J defeated Orlando Brown by unanimous decision with scores of 30-26, 29-27 and 29-27.

Who won Big Lex vs. Tesehki?

Big Lex defeated Tesehki by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.

Where did Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott take place?

The event took place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Where was Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott broadcast?

The main card aired on DAZN, while the earlier preliminary and celebrity boxing portion of the event aired on Zeus Network.

Is the Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott fight over?

Yes. Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in Round 6 to win the WBA and WBC middleweight championships. This page now serves as DOJO News Network’s complete results archive for the event.

Reporting note: Official results and scorecards were compiled from the event broadcast and fight reporting. Round-by-round details and event developments were additionally sourced and cross-referenced with Darshan Desai and Uncrowned’s live coverage published through Yahoo Sports, with the final main-event result cross-checked against additional event reporting.