If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After defending her undisputed women’s heavyweight title against Franchon Crews-Dezurn back in February, American boxer Claressa Shields drops in weight class to middleweight to challenge WBA and WBC champion Australian Kaye Scott. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, Shields (18-0-0) vs. Scott (5-1-1) takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia with a start time of 8 p.m. Ringwalk for the main event is expected around 10 p.m.
With Claressa Shields competing against Kaye Scott in Atlanta, it’s likely the boxing event may feature a slew of celebrities in attendance, including Shields fans like Papoose, Latto, Kevin Gates, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and others. Shields even revealed that she wants Beyoncé to walk her out before the fight. Scott is available as a premium live boxing event, so it’s free to watch for DAZN subscribers.
Right now, you can purchase access to the event starting at $24.99/month. Additionally, DAZN’s “Ultimate Tier” plan goes for just $49.99/month to get access to this event, as well as 12 other PPV events throughout the year at no extra cost. It’s just a flat monthly subscription price.
The plan has access to more than 100 live fights all year long, as well as fight replays, highlights and documentaries. Taking place on Sunday, Aug. 15, Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott is available to livestream on DAZN for subscribers starting at 8 p.m.
All bouts during the event are also free to watch for subscribers. DAZN is the home to global sports, including FIFA, BKFC, National League, UEFA Women’s Championship League, ERC and WRC racing, Riyadh Season boxing, NFL Game Pass International and other American and international sports leagues. Learn more about DAZN and its programming here.
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