Claressa Shields beats Kaye Scott by TKO in round 6 at Atlanta - State Farm Arena / Salita Promotions Show

Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott by sixth-round TKO at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, improving her professional record to 3-1 with two knockouts. The American middleweight forced the stoppage at 1:38 of the sixth frame in a bout scheduled for twelve rounds. Shields added a second stoppage win to her ledger whilst Scott, who had never been stopped before, dropped to 7-2-1.

How it ended

The finish came at 1:38 of round six when the referee waved off the contest. Scott, whose résumé showed seven wins and one draw before this defeat, had not been stopped in nine previous professional outings. Shields secured her second knockout victory in four career bouts with the sixth-round intervention.

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Updated records

• Claressa Shields — 3-1 (2 KO)
• Kaye Scott — 7-2-1

What's next

Shields now stands at 3-1 as a professional boxer, her second stoppage success since turning over from a decorated amateur career. Scott falls to 7-2-1, suffering her first career stoppage in her tenth professional appearance. Both middleweights will assess their positions in the division following this result.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott?

Claressa Shields defeated Kaye Scott by TKO in round 6 at Atlanta - State Farm Arena / Salita Promotions Show.

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How did Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott end?

The fight ended by TKO in round 6 at 1:38.

What's Claressa Shields's record now?

Claressa Shields now stands at 3-1 (2 KO).

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