Shields to fight Scott before potential Price bout (opens original article in a new tab)

Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will face WBC and WBA middleweight champion Kaye Scott on 15 August in Atlanta, aiming to advance women's boxing and potentially fight Lauren Price later this year.

• Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will fight Kaye Scott on 15 August at State Farm Arena, Atlanta.
• Shields will drop down to middleweight for the fight, aiming to continue growing women's boxing.
• Shields and Scott are both world champions, with Shields targeting a potential future bout against Lauren Price.