Claressa Shields to Face Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Heavyweight Showdown at Little Caesars Arena
In a highly anticipated matchup, reigning undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will put her title on the line against veteran opponent Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit early next year. Shields, 30, boasts an impressive record of 17 professional bouts and has been crowned the first undisputed champion with a victory over Danielle Perkins in February.
Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is known for her formidable skills, which have earned her the nickname "GWOAT." In their previous encounter in 2016, Shields dominated Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision. For this upcoming fight, Shields confidently predicted a knockout victory, stating that she plans to put Crews-Dezurn on her back and leave with the win.
The undisputed women's heavyweight champion has previously defended her titles successfully against Lani Daniels in Detroit, which saw an attendance of over 15,000 fans. Shields' impressive performance was bolstered by a lucrative multi-year contract deal worth $8 million with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records.
Meanwhile, British welterweight world champion Lauren Price has expressed her desire to face Shields in the future. The Welsh star believes that Shields is always on her mind as an opponent and would love to become undisputed first before targeting the American. However, Shields sees this upcoming fight against Crews-Dezurn as a crucial step towards solidifying her legacy.
Both fighters have praised each other's skills, with Price acknowledging Shields' speed and power, while Shields has expressed admiration for Price's boxing prowess. The stage is set for an exciting heavyweight showdown that promises to be a closely contested battle between two of the world's top female boxers.
In a highly anticipated matchup, reigning undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will put her title on the line against veteran opponent Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit early next year. Shields, 30, boasts an impressive record of 17 professional bouts and has been crowned the first undisputed champion with a victory over Danielle Perkins in February.
Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is known for her formidable skills, which have earned her the nickname "GWOAT." In their previous encounter in 2016, Shields dominated Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision. For this upcoming fight, Shields confidently predicted a knockout victory, stating that she plans to put Crews-Dezurn on her back and leave with the win.
The undisputed women's heavyweight champion has previously defended her titles successfully against Lani Daniels in Detroit, which saw an attendance of over 15,000 fans. Shields' impressive performance was bolstered by a lucrative multi-year contract deal worth $8 million with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records.
Meanwhile, British welterweight world champion Lauren Price has expressed her desire to face Shields in the future. The Welsh star believes that Shields is always on her mind as an opponent and would love to become undisputed first before targeting the American. However, Shields sees this upcoming fight against Crews-Dezurn as a crucial step towards solidifying her legacy.
Both fighters have praised each other's skills, with Price acknowledging Shields' speed and power, while Shields has expressed admiration for Price's boxing prowess. The stage is set for an exciting heavyweight showdown that promises to be a closely contested battle between two of the world's top female boxers.
this upcoming fight between Claressa Shields & Franchon Crews-Dezurn is gonna be EPIC 
! Shields has been on a roll since becoming undisputed champion, and Crews-Dezurn is no joke either - she's got the skills to back it up 
. I love how both fighters have respect for each other's abilities, it's gonna make for an intense battle 
. Shields' "GWOAT" nickname is well-deserved, but can she take down Crews-Dezurn and solidify her legacy? 
only time will tell! 
just kidding, I love a good rivalry! This fight is gonna be EVERYTHING 
think shields has been riding this title win streak on her popularity more than actual skill for ages... crewz-dezurn got some fire 
! Shields is on fire right now and her confidence is totally justified, tbh 
. Did you see her last fight? 15k fans in Detroit couldn't handle her skills 
. Claressa Shields' career record stands at 17-0, with 12 KOs 
. Shields' average reach is 74 inches 
. Their previous fight was a close one, with Shields winning by unanimous decision 
. The odds are in Shields' favor this time around, but Crews-Dezurn is no slouch either 
!
, but shields' confidence is a double-edged sword 
. I think this fight is gonna be more of a setup for the Shields vs Price showdown that everyone's hyping up 
. Crews-Dezurn just happens to be the 'warm-up' opponent 
like, you're already a legend in the boxing world, do you really need that kinda dough? 
, and I'm here for every minute of it 
And $8 million contract deal? 
Salita Promotions and Wynn Records must've seen something special in her... 
. I'm not surprised she predicted a knockout victory - this woman is on fire 
and I'm seriously considering getting one of those cat servers for my own kitchen, but then I started thinking, what if we could use AI to create more realistic cooking simulations with our feline friends? That would be so sick! 
! She's got skills for days and always comes out on top