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Claressa Shields Shuts Out Franchon Crews-Dezurn to Retain Undisputed Heavyweight Title

The victory opened her reported $8 million Salita/Wynn deal before a large Detroit crowd.

Overview

  • All three judges scored it 100-90 as Shields moved to 18-0 and Crews-Dezurn fell to 10-3.
  • The matchup revisited a rivalry dating to Team USA and their 2016 pro debuts, with Shields again clearly superior.
  • The bout went ahead after a weigh-in brawl, with Crews-Dezurn medically cleared on fight day for knee and ankle concerns.
  • Staged at Little Caesars Arena and streamed on DAZN, the event marked the first fight of Shields’ multi-fight agreement with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records.
  • On the undercard, Joseph George collapsed in his corner before leaving the ring under his own power, and Danielle Perkins stopped Chei Kenneally to capture the WBA light-heavyweight title.