December 20, 2025 — The legendary Fox Theatre in Detroit will host a major night of women’s boxing as Olivia Curry (7-2-2, 2 KOs) and Kaye Scott (4-1-1) meet for a ten-round rematch for the unified WBC & WBA world middleweight titles.
An event of substance
The show, promoted by Salita Promotions, is not only the main attraction of a high-profile card but also part of Detroit’s boxing revival, with Big Time Boxing USA returning to the Fox Theatre to stage a top-level event. In addition to the women’s rematch, the card features:
- Tony “Super Bad” Harrison (30-4-1, 21 KOs), the former champion, returning to face Argentine Brian Damián Chaves (15-7, 6 KOs) in a ten-round middleweight bout;
- Undefeated heavyweight Pryce Taylor (9-0, 6 KOs) versus Michael Coffie (13-5, 10 KOs) in an eight-round contest.
The event will stream live on DAZN, with Comerica Bank serving as the exclusive presenting partner at the Fox Theatre.
Why the rematch
Curry and Scott produced a memorable fight on September 19, 2025, also at the Fox Theatre — a contest many called a candidate for “Fight of the Year” thanks to the intensity, pace and sheer determination of both fighters. The bout ended in a majority draw: one judge scored the fight 98–92 for Scott, while the other two scored it 95–95.
Following that result, the WBC title remained vacant.
Three months on, the rivals return to finish what they started and to aim for the world throne. As Curry explained, the draw left a bitter aftertaste: “I worked hard for that fight. After watching it back, I think it was a fair decision, but I can’t be ‘too polite’ in the ring anymore. This time I’m coming in with bad intentions.”
Scott, for her part, is convinced she will leave Detroit with the belts: “I am more focused than ever. I will not leave the ring without those belts.”
Fighter profiles
The rematch on December 20 puts two athletes with different backgrounds and styles back in the spotlight, both driven by the same ambition. Olivia Curry, an American, showed resilience and determination in the first encounter, fighting on despite suffering a cut to her forehead from a clash of heads. She arrives this time with a more mature mindset and a clearer game plan. Curry has approached her preparation with a more mature and focused attitude: “After I watched the fight back, I made some small adjustments. This time I want to control the pace and impose my style. The Fox Theatre means a lot to me: my dad grew up around here, and my grandmother used to write about going to the pictures at the Fox in the 1940s. It feels like I’m fighting in a piece of my family history.”
Opposite her stands Kaye Scott, the Australian who surprised many in the first fight with a very high punch volume and a dynamic, almost amateur-like style that proved extremely effective over ten rounds. Scott arrives at the rematch more determined than ever. Scott responded with an equally strong statement: “I have never been more motivated. This time it’s all or nothing. I want to put on a show that will go down in the history of women’s boxing.”
Both women share the same clear objective: to leave the Fox Theatre as unified world middleweight champions, a milestone that would mark a decisive turning point in their careers.
Why the title matters
The double crown of the WBC & WBA is far more than symbolic. For the holder, it represents international credibility, access to top-level fights and the real possibility of establishing themselves among the elite of women’s boxing. That is why both fighters are treating this rematch as the pivotal moment of their careers.
Words from the ring
Olivia Curry: “After I watched the fight back, I made some small adjustments. This time I want to control the pace and impose my style. The Fox Theatre means a lot to me: my dad grew up around here, and my grandmother used to write about going to the pictures at the Fox in the 1940s. It feels like I’m fighting in a piece of my family history.”
Kaye Scott: “I have never been more motivated. This time it’s all or nothing. I want to put on a show that will go down in the history of women’s boxing.”
Impact on women’s boxing
The Curry-Scott rematch is not just a high-level fight; it’s a significant moment for the women’s division. Crowning a unified world champion in the middleweight class can spark renewed interest and development in a category that has often been underexposed. The clash of styles — Scott’s relentless pressure against Curry’s endurance and tactical growth — makes this one of the most anticipated bouts of the year and could have lasting positive effects on the sport.
