Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in the sixth round to win the WBA and WBC middleweight titles at State Farm Arena in Atlanta early Sunday. Shields dropped Scott in the sixth before overwhelming her against the ropes, prompting Scott's corner to throw in the towel at 1:38 of the round.
The victory marked Shields' descent from heavyweight to middleweight, adding to her record as a five-division world champion and double Olympic gold medalist. She dominated Scott throughout the fight, establishing control from the opening bell against her outclassed opponent.
Shields has identified Lauren Price as her preferred next opponent following the successful title reclamation.
