Claressa Shields headlines rematch with Franchón Crews-Dezurn in Detroit
claressa shields will defend her IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO undisputed Women’s Heavyweight Championships in a 10-round rematch against Franchón Crews-Dezurn on Sunday, Feb. 22, a fight now billed as the main event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Claressa Shields to defend all four heavyweight belts
Shields, listed at 17-0-0 and nicknamed "T-Rex, " faces Franchón "The Heavy-Hitting Diva" Crews-Dezurn, who is 10-2-0, in a heavyweight title rematch scheduled for 10 rounds on Sunday, Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The bout comes nearly 10 years after their first meeting, which Shields won by unanimous decision, and has been described in promotion copy as one of the toughest fights of the year.
How to watch the rematch on DAZN
The Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 main card will be available to stream on DAZN; if you already have a DAZN subscription, the livestream is available at no additional cost. DAZN plans are listed at $20. 99 per month (annually for 12 months), a monthly flexible pass is listed at $30. 99 per month, and an "Ultimate Pass" is listed at $44. 99 per month for one year of service and includes PPV events and 11 other PPV events over the next 12 months. After sign up, viewers will be able to purchase access to the Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 livestream. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
Ringwalk time and card schedule
The main card is scheduled to start at 8 p. m. ET/5 p. m. PT on Sunday, Feb. 22, with Shields and Crews-Dezurn expected to make their ringwalk around 11 p. m. ET/8 p. m. PT at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Promoters say the rematch should be worth the price of the streaming service subscription for fans planning to watch live from the arena or at home.
Styles, records and the odds
Claressa Shields is described as a technical, precise and fast fighter who controls matches with active jabs and timely attacks; the 30-year-old Michigan-native holds the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO undisputed Women’s Heavyweight Championships. Franchón Crews-Dezurn, listed as 38 years old and from Virginia Beach, is described as aggressive and punch-forward, breaking down opponents with pressure and power and relying on brute force. Oddsmakers list Shields as a heavy favorite with a moneyline of -2, 400 and Crews-Dezurn as the underdog at +1, 140. You can see full odds and current wagers onl
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The Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 rematch is confirmed for Sunday, Feb. 22, with the main card beginning at 8 p. m. ET and ringwalks expected around 11 p. m. ET; fans planning to watch should have DAZN access and may need to purchase the event on that platform if not already subscribed.
