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Claressa Shields Crowned Top Female Boxer After Victory

2/26/2026

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Claressa Shields defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision on February 22 in Detroit to become ESPN's top-ranked pound-for-pound female boxer.
Shields holds an undefeated 18-0 record.
She is the only female boxer to unify all four major heavyweight titles.
Katie Taylor remains second in the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings, expressing a desire for one final fight before retirement.
The top ten includes Amanda Serrano and Gabriela Fundora, with other fighters receiving votes.

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Claressa Shields defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision on February 22 in Detroit to become ESPN's top-ranked pound-for-pound female boxer.
Shields holds an undefeated 18-0 record.
She is the only female boxer to unify all four major heavyweight titles.
Katie Taylor remains second in the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings, expressing a desire for one final fight before retirement.
The top ten includes Amanda Serrano and Gabriela Fundora, with other fighters receiving votes.