Start time and where to watch Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott as ‘GWOAT’ changes weight

Claressa Shields drops back down to middleweight this weekend as she looks to regain the WBA and WBC belts from Kaye Scott.

The unbeaten five-weight world champion (18-0) picked up the major world titles in 2021 and 2022, respectively, en route to unifying the 160lbs division against fierce rival Savannah Marshall.

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After successfully defending her crown against Maricela Cornejo in 2023, Shields jumped up to heavyweight (175lbs and up for women) in pursuit of becoming the first three-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era.

She achieved the lofty feat in just two fights and is now set to return to her natural weight with a view to facing the biggest names the sport has to offer.

Blockbuster bouts with Mikaela Mayer and Lauren Price have been floated around, but she will have to get through Scott first.

The Aussie was, like Shields, an outstanding amateur, picking up two silver medals at the World Championships in 2016 and 2023.

So far as a professional, Scott is 5-1-1, with her sole defeat coming to Desley Robinson in 2024.

Since the setback, she has rebounded to defeat Olivia Curry for the WBA and WBC middleweight titles after initially being held to a draw by the American in their inaugural encounter.

Shields vs Scott: Date and venue

Shields squares off against Scott on Saturday, August 15, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Shields vs Scott: Start time and where to watch

DAZN will be streaming the event, which is set to get underway at 8pm ET/5pm PT, meaning it will fall at 1am in the early hours of Sunday morning for UK fans.

Shields and Scott are then expected to make their way to the ring at 4.26am BST (11.26pm ET / 8.26pm PT).

The event is not a pay-per-view, meaning regular subscribers and DAZN Ultimate members can watch the fight free of extra charge.

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talkSPORT.com will mop up all the reaction on Sunday morning, as will the radio, where relevant.

You can listen to talkSPORT through the website or find us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Shields vs Scott: What has been said?

Speaking at the final press conference, Shields said: “I’m not I’m not underestimating you at all.

“I think you’re underestimating me, thinking that I haven’t been in the gym, training three or four times a day.

“Usually, I’ll do a six-week camp. I did 12 weeks for you, and not because of the weight. I made weight last week… I know you were in the amateurs.

“I know you are more experienced and that the majority (of high-level amateur females) make better boxers in the pros, so I don’t take your record of being 5-1-1 as a joke.

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“I sparred so many rounds, and we watched so much film. I didn’t underestimate you.

“But I want you to understand that when God gives me an opportunity to perform on a big stage in Atlanta, it’s really nothing against you.

“I just have to perform at a very high level to destroy you.”

Scott added: “All I can do is control the controllables.

“My sparring’s been on point, my conditioning’s been on point, my diet’s been on point, and my mindset is on point.

“So, this opportunity has arisen, and I’m just taking it with full force… I think I can create history and go out there and make it a really challenging fight and bring those belts back home to Australia.”

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