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Claressa Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. All three judges score the 10-round bout 100-90. Shields, now 18-0 (3 KOs), showcases her skill against Crews-Dezurn, who falls to 10-3 but still holds a super middleweight title. Shields praises Crews-Dezurn’s toughness, stating, “She was trying to cause the upset today.” The fighters embrace post-fight after thrilling the crowd of over 17,000, which included stars like Terence Crawford and Tee Grizzley. Shields adjusts her strategy, focusing on her jab, after absorbing early flurries from Crews-Dezurn. Shields aims for a future fight against Shadasia Green and a catchweight bout with Mikaela Mayer. This marks Shields' second defense of her heavyweight crown, previously won in February 2025 against Danielle Perkins.
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