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Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn: Heavyweight Title Rematch Set for 2026

2/22/2026

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Claressa Shields will defend her titles against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a heavyweight championship on February 22, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
The bout comes nearly ten years after their last meeting, which Shields won by unanimous decision.
Shields enters with a 17-0 record and Crews-Dezurn stands at 10-2.
The weigh-in turned chaotic, and the main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, with ring walks around 11 p.m. ET.

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Story summary

Claressa Shields will defend her titles against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a heavyweight championship on February 22, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
The bout comes nearly ten years after their last meeting, which Shields won by unanimous decision.
Shields enters with a 17-0 record and Crews-Dezurn stands at 10-2.
The weigh-in turned chaotic, and the main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, with ring walks around 11 p.m. ET.