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Undefeated multi-division champion Claressa Shields headlines a historic women’s boxing card at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena tonight, August 15, 2026, challenging Kaye Scott for the WBA and WBC middleweight titles.

The bout marks the first time a women’s boxing event has ever headlined the arena. It is also Shields’ professional debut in Atlanta.

Shields (18-0, 3 KOs), the self-proclaimed “GWOAT” (Greatest Woman of All Time), returns to the 160-pound division after a successful run at heavyweight. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and Flint, Michigan native is the first boxer in the four-belt era—male or female—to become undisputed champion in three weight classes.

She currently holds the undisputed heavyweight titles and previously captured undisputed honors at middleweight and junior middleweight, along with titles in other divisions. She last fought in February 2026, defeating Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision to retain her heavyweight crowns.

Scott (5-1-1), a 42-year-old Australian from Sydney, enters as the unified WBA and WBC middleweight champion. She captured the vacant belts via majority decision over Olivia Curry in December 2025. The IBF and WBO titles remain with Desley Robinson, so tonight’s fight is not for undisputed status, but it represents a key step for Shields in reclaiming middleweight supremacy.

The event, promoted by Salita Promotions (in partnership with Wynn Records, Claressa Shields Promotions, and Route 30 Promotions), streams live on DAZN. The main card is scheduled to begin in the evening (times vary slightly by report, generally around 8–9 p.m. ET), with the main event expected later in the night depending on undercard length. Prelims air earlier on Zeus Network.

Supporting bouts feature additional women’s title action and rising contenders, underscoring the card’s focus on elevating women’s boxing. Shields has described the night as more than just another fight, emphasizing legacy, growth of the sport, and the significance of headlining a major arena in a cultural hub like Atlanta. Local officials have even proclaimed the day in her honor.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Fans can expect a high-profile atmosphere, with reports of celebrity attendance and special ring-walk performances adding to the occasion.

Tonight’s historic main event puts the spotlight firmly on Shields as she aims to add to her already unmatched collection of world titles while continuing to push the boundaries of women’s professional boxing.