Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn driving for the Undisputed Championship in Motor City

Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) will stake her undisputed championship, fighting Franchon Crews-Dezurn (10-2, 2 KOs) on February 22 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 

Shields, the undisputed champion and one of the most dominant fighters in boxing history, returns home to defend all of her belts. Owner of an exceptional résumé and a career defined by historic achievements, the American stands out for her speed, precision, physical strength, and single minded competitive mindset that has carried her to titles across multiple divisions.

Her ability to control the pace of a fight, land clean combinations, and neutralize her opponents’ strengths has solidified her status as an icon.

Franchon Crews-Dezurn arrives as an experienced, seasoned  challenger, bringing power, aggression, and a forward-fighting style that guarantees one helluva fight. A former world champion and exceptional performer on the biggest stages, Crews-Dezurn will look to impose her physicality and pressure to break down the champion’s technical dominance.

The bout presents an appealing, clarion clash between Shields’ consistency and control and Crews-Dezurn’s determination and power. Beyond the belts at stake, the fight carries strong symbolic weight for women’s boxing, uniting two fighters who have played a decisive role in the sport’s growth and visibility. A rematch to savor.

On February 22, at Little Caesars Arena, Claressa Shields will defend her legacy against a challenger determined to dent it.