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Katie Taylor’s career is over. Claressa Shields’ is not. That finally gives women’s boxing a complete résumé on one side of its biggest argument, and a chance to take opinion out of it.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 4

BBC Releases Born To Brawl Episodes On Shields And Eubank Jr

BBC Sport has made its Born to Brawl documentary series available, profiling 14 boxers and MMA fighters at pivotal career moments. The collection includes episodes on undisputed middleweight champion Claressa Shields, Chris Eubank Jr, and UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 4

Shields Told She Can't Sell Out Stadium Like Taylor

Claressa Shields does not possess the commercial magnetism to fill a stadium the way Katie Taylor has, according to a former opponent of the Irish superstar.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Claressa Shields Sends Bold Challenge to Women Who Think They Can Beat Her: How to Sign Up

Claressa Shields is calling on women who believe they can beat her to step up, and now there is an official way to answer the challenge. Shields recently announced that she reached a deal with The Zeus Network for her upcoming “GWOATS” series.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 1

Shields Confirms Cameron Talks Moving Quickly

Claressa Shields and Chantelle Cameron are negotiating a middleweight fight after the two exchanged messages on social media last weekend, with talks advancing rapidly according to Cameron.

Martin On Cyborg's Shields Boxing Callout After PFL Win

Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin praised Cris Cyborg following her victory over Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Friday night and said a potential boxing match with Claressa Shields could happen under the promotion's new structure.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Claressa Shields, Lamont Roach, and More React as Judging Controversy Strikes Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez

Putting his momentous loss to Shakur Stevenson this past January behind him, Teofimo Lopez finally became a champion in a third weight class. Scripting a new chapter in his career, “The Takeover,” outpointed Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero to a majority decision and became the WBA welterweight champion.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / August 22

'Y’all Robbed That Young Lady': Claressa Shields and Boxing World Slam Judges After Amanda Serrano’s Controversial Win

It’s payback time. A week after she was reportedly targeted by Remy Ma, who released a diss video featuring Amanda Serrano and Alycia Baumgardner, Claressa Shields finally got the chance to settle the score.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 19

Shields Keeps Top Spot As Thorslund Breaks Top 10

Claressa Shields remains atop the women's pound-for-pound rankings, according to ESPN's updated list released this week. The two-time Olympic gold medalist held her position at No.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 18

Shields Has Five Options After Middleweight Title Win

Claressa Shields has options after her sixth-round stoppage of Kaye Scott on Saturday night in Atlanta, where she captured the WBA and WBC middleweight titles.

Boxing News / HITC / August 18

‘If you really look at it’ – Claressa Shields gives reason why WNBA deserves same respect as NBA

Boxing world champion Claressa Shields isn’t mincing words when it comes to the endless comparisons between women’s and men’s sports. Claressa Shields continues to redefine greatness as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-division undisputed world champion.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 17

Shields On Price, Marshall, And Heavyweight Return

Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in six rounds Saturday in Atlanta to claim the WBA and WBC middleweight belts, but the bigger question is where the two-time Olympic champion goes next.

Boxing News / Scoop B / August 18

Claressa Shields Breaks Down Her Historic Middleweight TKO Win in Atlanta and the Growth of Women’s Sports

ATLANTA — Undefeated multi-division star Claressa Shields added another monumental chapter to her legendary combat sports resume over the weekend at State Farm Arena.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 17

Claressa Shields: Who Are Five Potential Opponents For The New Women’s Unified Middleweight Champion

What is next for Claressa Shields? Shields reclaimed the unified women’s middleweight title after stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round in a main event bout at State Farm Arena.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 17

Shields Pursues Price After Weekend TKO

Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in the sixth round Saturday night, and her promoter wasted no time turning the focus to a bigger target. Dmitry Salita told Sky Sports that his team is still working to lock down a fight between Shields and unbeaten British Olympian Lauren Price, despite Price not attending the bout in Atlanta as invited.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 17

Shields Confirms Price Next After Sixth-Round Stoppage

Claressa Shields wants unified welterweight champion Lauren Price next after moving back to middleweight and stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round Saturday in Atlanta.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 16

Claressa Shields Stops Kaye Scott in Six, Setting Stage for Lauren Price Superfight

ATLANTA — Claressa Shields wanted a knockout. She wanted to remind everyone why she considers herself the best pound-for-pound fighter in women’s boxing.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott Results and Highlights From Atlanta

Claressa Shields made a statement in her return to middleweight Saturday night, stopping Kaye Scott in front of a packed crowd at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 15

Ray J vs. Orlando Brown Adds Wild Twist to Fight Weekend

ATLANTA — Claressa Shields will make history Saturday night at State Farm Arena, but one of the most unpredictable fights of the weekend might happen well before the undefeated boxing superstar steps into the ring.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 14

Claressa Shields Issues Threat to Kaye Scott Ahead of Showdown

When you walk around calling yourself the "GWOAT," the pressure to succeed becomes intense. However, after winning 18 world titles across five different weight classes, Claressa Shields (18-0, 3 KO) established her reputation as an all-time great.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

It is officially fight week, and the GWOAT is back. Claressa Shields returns to the ring on Saturday, August 15, headlining a major boxing event at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 14

Claressa Shields Set to Make History in Atlanta

Claressa Shields has spent her entire career breaking barriers, collecting championships and forcing the boxing world to reconsider what is possible for women in the sport.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 12

Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott: A Close Look At This Women’s Unified Middleweight Title Fight

What is at stake when the ‘GWOAT’ Claressa Shields faces Kaye Scott on Saturday at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta? Shields (18-0, 3 KOs) is moving back down to women’s middleweight after a run through the super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight ranks over the past two years.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 12

Shields On How Social Media Fights Built Her Fame

Claressa Shields has leveraged social media warfare into the mainstream recognition that eluded her for years despite an unbeaten professional record and two Olympic gold medals.

Boxing News / Scoop B / August 11

Exclusive: Claressa Shields Talks History-Making Fight as First Female Fighter to Headline Atlanta’s State Farm Arena

Claressa Shields is no stranger to breaking barriers, but her headlining fight at State Farm Arena in Atlanta marks a monumental milestone for both her individual legacy and the overall trajectory of women’s combat sports.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 10

Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

It’s fight week in Atlanta, Georgia, as women’s undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields is once again moving down to middleweight to face unified champion Kaye Scott at the State Farm Arena, live on DAZN.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott: Preview, storylines

It is officially fight week, and the GWOAT is back. Claressa Shields returns to the ring Saturday, August 15, for a huge night of boxing at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where she will move back down to the 160-pound middleweight division to face Kaye Scott.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 23

Troy Isley Gets Added To The Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott Card on August 15 in Atlanta

Middleweight Troy Isley will renew his amateur rivalry with Joseph Hicks. The bout was added to the August 15 women’s middleweight title fight between Claressa Shields and Kaye Scott, which will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 24

Claressa Shields Returns to Middleweight to Defend Legacy on DAZN

Undisputed champion Claressa Shields is set to return to familiar territory as she prepares to compete at middleweight for the first time in nearly three years.