CLARESSA SHIELDS defends her undisputed heavyweight titles TONIGHT against Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
headlines at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, for the fourth time in five fights.
Claressa Shields has often been labelled boxing’s Greatest Woman of All TimeCredit: Getty
widely regarded as the GWOAT, currently holds the IBF, WBC, WBF and WBO heavyweight titles and will defend her undisputed crown for the second time.
After becoming the first-ever undisputed women’s heavyweight champion last year, she begins 2026 looking to build on her ever-growing legacy as she faces former opponent Crews-Dezurn.
The pair made their professional debuts against each other in 2016, and will now meet again a decade later.
Since winning that first pro bout, Shields has gone on to build an incredible career, becoming a multi-weight world champion and one of the sport’s biggest names.
has also enjoyed plenty of success over the past decade.
The 38-year-old boasts a 10-2 record and has competed at the top of the super-middleweight division for years.
She now makes the jump up to heavyweight to try and avenge her loss to Shields.
What is the exact ring-walk time for Shields vs Crews-Dezurn?
- The card which features Shields vs Crews-Dezurn will take place TONIGHT – Sunday, February 22.
- Coverage of the main card will start from 1am GMT on Monday, February 23. / 8pm ET on the Sunday.
- However, the two women are expected to make their ring-walks at around 4am GMT on the Monday / 11pm ET on the Sunday.
- However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.
- The Little Caesars Arena in Detroit hosts yet another Claressa Shields headlined event.
What TV channel is Shields vs Crews-Dezurn on and can it be live streamed?
- Shields vs Crews-Dezurn will be available to stream live on DAZN .
- Viewers can become a DAZN customer for just £15.99 per month.
- For the real boxing lovers, there is an ‘Ultimate’ package for £24.99 per month and it gives you access to a bonus 12 pay-per-view fights each year at no extra cost.
Full fight card
*Full card is yet to be announced
- Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn – for IBF, WBC, WBF & WBO heavyweight titles
- Che Kenneally vs Danielle Perkins
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