Kaye Scott has been left with mixed emotions after her bid for the vacant WBC women’s middleweight world championship title ended in a disputed draw against American Olivia Curry in Detroit.
West Gosford’s Complete Boxing star fought a gruelling 10-round battle at the historic Fox Theater on September 19, pushing herself through every exchange in search of the vacant crown.
For Scott, who poured everything into the contest, the result felt more like a win denied than an opportunity lost.
“And that’s boxing – I deserved the win but it wasn’t given,” Scott said afterwards.
“(I’m) praying the rematch gets approved and we’ll do it again stronger, fitter, faster.”
The 41-year-old started sharply, using her movement and experience to pick her moments and land the cleaner shots.
Curry proved a relentless opponent, pressing forward at every chance and forcing Scott into scrappy exchanges.
The fight at times lacked polish but was full of grit, determination, and drama as both women refused to give an inch.
When the final bell rang, one judge scored the contest 98–92 in Scott’s favour, but the other two returned even cards of 95–95, leaving the fight a majority draw.
Scott did not hide her disappointment, adamant she had done enough to secure the belts.
“A little messy at times but we clearly won the fight,” she said.
“My team will be pushing for the rematch; stay tuned for the outcome.
“Fingers crossed we run it back and I can do an even better job of putting her away.”
Despite the judges’ call, many observers praised Scott’s technical edge and her ability to maintain composure against Curry’s constant aggression.
With both the WBC and WBA middleweight titles still vacant, the stage is set for another meeting.
Skaie Hull
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