Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn Rematch for Undisputed Title

Undercard features several title fights and rising stars in women's boxing

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn will meet in a highly anticipated rematch for the undisputed heavyweight championship on Sunday at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The two first fought as professionals in 2016, with Shields winning by unanimous decision. Since then, Shields has become a three-division undisputed champion, while Crews-Dezurn has held all the gold at super middleweight. The undercard features several title fights and rising stars in women's boxing.

Why it matters

This rematch between Shields and Crews-Dezurn is a significant event for women's boxing, as the two have a long history and are among the sport's top talents. The undercard also showcases the depth of talent in the women's divisions, with several titles on the line and up-and-coming fighters looking to make a statement.

The details

Shields (17-0) and Crews-Dezurn (10-2) first met in their professional debuts in 2016, with Shields winning by unanimous decision. Since then, Shields has become a dominant force in women's boxing, while Crews-Dezurn has held titles at super middleweight. The two have remained intertwined, and Crews-Dezurn is now moving up to challenge Shields for the undisputed heavyweight championship. The undercard features several other title fights, including Atif Oberlton vs. Joseph George for the light heavyweight title, Che Kenneally defending his WBA light heavyweight title against Danielle Perkins, and Samantha Worthington defending her interim WBA super lightweight title against Edith Soledad Matthysse.

  • The Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 fight will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The main event is expected to start around 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.

The players

Claressa Shields

A three-division undisputed champion and one of the biggest stars in women's boxing. Shields is known as the 'G.W.O.A.T.' (Greatest Woman of All Time) and is looking to defend her status as the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Franchon Crews-Dezurn

The current WBA and WBC super middleweight champion, Crews-Dezurn is moving up to challenge Shields for the undisputed heavyweight title. The two have a long history, dating back to their professional debuts in 2016.

Atif Oberlton

A multi-time National Golden Gloves champion, Oberlton is 14-0 as a professional with 12 wins by knockout. He will face Joseph George in the co-main event.

Samantha Worthington

The interim WBA super lightweight champion, Worthington is a five-time national champion and has seven wins by knockout since signing with T-Rex Promotions.

Edith Soledad Matthysse

The sister of former world champion Lucas Matthysse, Edith is a former WBA featherweight champion and will challenge Worthington for the interim WBA super lightweight title.

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What they’re saying

“Me and Franchon have always said that for some reason we are always intertwined in each other's lives... Now we meet again on the first fight of my major deal.”

— Claressa Shields (BBC Sport)

“I'm one of the last Mohicans, one of the last dying breeds... and everything I do is to preserve women's boxing, to be competitive just like the men, and to have one of my favorite dance partners in Claressa Shields because she's passionate about putting on good fights.”

— Franchon Crews-Dezurn (FightHype and Bad Left Hook)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This rematch between Shields and Crews-Dezurn is a significant event for women's boxing, showcasing the depth of talent in the sport. The undercard also features several title fights and rising stars, proving that women's boxing continues to grow and thrive.