Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn Fight Set for Sunday in Detroit

Undisputed women's heavyweight champion Claressa Shields takes on Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a rematch of their 2016 pro debuts.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Flint native and undisputed women's heavyweight champion Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) is set to fight Franchon Crews-Dezurn (10-2, 2 KOs) on Sunday, February 22nd at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The fight is a rematch of their 2016 professional debuts, which Shields won by decision. The main event ringwalks are scheduled for 11 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on the streaming service DAZN.

Why it matters

This fight marks Shields' first bout since signing a lucrative two-year, $8 million multi-fight contract with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions. It also continues the rivalry between the two fighters, who have history dating back to their first professional matchup six years ago.

The details

The lead-up to the fight has been eventful, with Shields and Crews-Dezurn engaging in a heated pre-fight news conference at the Detroit Auto Show on January 23rd. Things got physical again at the weigh-in on Saturday, with a brawl breaking out on the concourse, though Shields was not directly involved. The undercard features five fights, including a WBA light heavyweight title bout.

  • The fight is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The main event ringwalks are set for 11 p.m. ET.

The players

Claressa Shields

A Flint, Michigan native and the undisputed women's heavyweight champion, with a professional record of 17-0 and 3 KOs.

Franchon Crews-Dezurn

Shields' opponent, with a professional record of 10-2 and 2 KOs. This is a rematch of their 2016 professional debuts, which Shields won by decision.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This fight between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn is a highly anticipated rematch of their 2016 professional debuts, with Shields looking to defend her undisputed women's heavyweight title and continue her rise as one of the sport's biggest stars.