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Claressa Shields Sets Detroit Rematch With Franchon Crews-Dezurn for Feb. 22 Heavyweight Title Defense

The bout opens Shields’ reported $8 million Salita–Wynn partnership.

Overview

  • Salita Promotions confirmed Shields will defend her undisputed crown at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
  • DAZN will stream the event live, according to the announcement.
  • Franchon Crews-Dezurn moves up from super middleweight for the rematch, and her WBC title will not be at stake.
  • Shields and Crews-Dezurn first fought in their shared 2016 debuts, a four-round unanimous decision win for Shields.
  • Ticket presales begin Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster using the code “GWOAT.”