The Little Caesars Arena is not just a stadium tonight, it is the scene of a showdown that began ten years ago. On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Claressa Shields defends her undisputed crown against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a historic rematch. The anticipation is high: Shields comes into the fight after signing a record $8 million contract, the highest figure in women’s boxing history.
What’s at stake for Shields and Crews-Dezurn?
Claressa Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) not only defends her unbeaten record, but also her status as the greatest of all time. After conquering divisions from middleweight to heavyweight, she returns to Detroit to face the woman with whom she shared her professional debut
Franchon Crews-Dezurn (10-2, 2 KOs), current WBC super middleweight champion, is moving up in weight looking to dethrone the queen in her own backyard.
Broadcast schedule and channels in USA
The main card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT). Being a Sunday night event, a full house is expected in Michigan to support the local heroine.
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.
- Broadcast: DAZN (Worldwide exclusive streaming).
- Titles: Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship.
Data block: Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn II
- Claressa Shields: 30 years old | Undefeated (17-0) | 2x Olympic Gold.
- Franchon Crews: 38 years old | Record: 10-2 (1 NC) | WBC Super Middleweight Champion.
- Historic contract: $8M (Salita Promotions & Wynn Records).
- Prediction: Shields is a heavy favorite (-2500) due to her punching volume.
The result of this fight will define the direction of the heavyweight categories in women’s boxing for the rest of the Olympic cycle. After the fight, Shields plans to focus on her commitments with the PFL in mixed martial arts through 2026.
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