Claressa Shields Reclaims Middleweight Crown with TKO Over Kaye Scott

Claressa Shields returned to the top of the middleweight division on Saturday night with a decisive performance. The American champion faced British contender Kaye Scott in a bout that ended in the third round.

Shields unleashed a powerful combination that forced the referee to stop the fight, awarding her a technical knockout. With the TKO, she reclaimed both the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight belts that she had previously lost.

The victory marks her 17th consecutive win in the division, surpassing the long‑standing record held by Anderson Silva. Analysts noted Shields’ blend of footwork and ground control as the key factors that kept her opponent at bay.

The champion now looks to defend her titles in the upcoming calendar, aiming to further cement her legacy in the sport.