Shields to fight Scott before potential Price bout

Claressa Shields will fight Kaye Scott at middleweight on August 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Shields, the undisputed heavyweight champion, is moving down in weight to face Scott, who holds the WBC and WBA middleweight titles. This bout is seen as a potential precursor to a future fight with Savannah Marshall, who recently defeated Scott in a unanimous decision. Shields has expressed interest in facing Marshall, and a victory over Scott could position her for that highly anticipated rematch. The fight against Scott marks a significant strategic move for Shields as she aims to unify middleweight titles and potentially set up a major showdown later in her career. The event is scheduled to take place in Atlanta, a city with a growing profile in combat sports.