Shields Defends Title Against Crews-Dezurn: A Night of High-Stakes Boxing in Detroit

Get ready for an electrifying night of boxing as Claressa Shields steps into the ring to defend her undisputed heavyweight title against Franchon Crews-Dezurn. The highly anticipated rematch is set to take place on February 22 at the iconic Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. This Salita Promotions event, in collaboration with Wynn Records and co-promoted by 313 Presents, promises to be a thrilling spectacle for boxing enthusiasts worldwide.

Shields, with an impeccable record of 17-0 and 3 KOs, has consistently dominated her opponents. Her most recent victory against Lani Daniels showcased her prowess and determination to retain her undisputed crown. Shields’ career has been marked by her control and precision in the ring, with her toughest challenge to date being her 2022 victory over Savannah Marshall.

On the other side of the ring, Franchon Crews-Dezurn, known as ‘The Heavy Hitting Diva,’ is moving up from super middleweight to challenge Shields once again. With a record of 10-2 and 2 KOs, Crews-Dezurn has secured two consecutive wins since her majority decision loss to Savannah Marshall. Her recent triumph against Shadasia Green earned her the WBC super middleweight title, setting the stage for this high-stakes rematch.

As the fight night approaches, all eyes are on the betting odds. Shields enters the bout as a formidable -2500 favorite, while Crews-Dezurn is the +1000 underdog, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.

The fight card for the evening is packed with talent and promises to deliver non-stop action. Here’s a look at the full fight card:

• Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2: Rematch, 10 rounds, for Shields’ women’s undisputed heavyweight title
• Che Kenneally vs Danielle Perkins: 10 rounds, for Kenneally’s WBA women’s light heavyweight title
• Samantha Worthington vs Edit Soledad Matthysse: 10 rounds, for Worthington’s WBA women’s interim super lightweight title
• Atif Oberlton vs Joseph George: 10 rounds, light heavyweights
• Pryce Taylor vs James Evans: 8 rounds, heavyweights
• Shannel Butler vs Danila Ramos: 8 rounds, female featherweights
• Savannah Tini vs Vaida Masiokaite: 8 rounds, female super lightweights
• Jaquan McElroy vs Andre Johnson: 4 rounds, middleweights
• Lance Smith vs Jorge Omar Vizcarrondo Pacheco: 6 rounds, super lightweights
• Jasmine Hampton vs Agustina Solange Vazquez: 6 rounds, female light flyweights
• Sardius Simmons vs Dylan Potter: 4 rounds, heavyweights

The event will be streamed live on DAZN, ensuring that fans around the globe can witness the action as it unfolds. The fight is scheduled to begin at 8pm ET / 1am GMT (Monday), so mark your calendars and get ready for a night of unforgettable boxing.

Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of the event, including live updates, results, video highlights, and in-depth post-fight analysis. This is one boxing event you won’t want to miss!