Claressa Shields headlines heavyweight rematch with Franchón Crews-Dezurn in Detroit
claressa shields will defend her IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO (undisputed) Women’s Heavyweight Championships against Franchón Crews-Dezurn in a 10-round rematch at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, Feb. 22, a fight expected to draw wide interest from boxing fans.
Claressa Shields set to defend undisputed titles
The 30-year-old Michigan-native Claressa Shields enters the rematch with a 17-0-0 record as the undisputed heavyweight champion, carrying the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO belts into Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 22. Nearly 10 years after their first match, Shields faces Franchón “The Heavy-Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn, who holds a 10-2-0 record and is a former undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Styles and stakes nearly a decade after the first meeting
The two fighters bring contrasting approaches. The 30-year-old Michigan-native Claressa Shields is described as very technical, precise and fast, using active jabs and timely attacks to control matches. Franchón Crews-Dezurn, who is also 38 years old and comes from Virginia Beach, is cast as the more aggressive, punch-forward boxer who breaks down opponents with pressure and power.
When to watch and how to stream on DAZN
The Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 main card is scheduled to start at 8 p. m. ET/5 p. m. PT, and Shields and Crews-Dezurn should start their ringwalk around 11 p. m. ET/8 p. m. PT. The event is available on DAZN; if you already have a DAZN subscription, you can watch the livestream at no additional cost. Not a subscriber? DAZN plans start at $20. 99 per month (annually) for 12 months of service, with a monthly flexible pass for $30. 99 per month that you can cancel anytime. DAZN also offers an “Ultimate Pass” for $44. 99 per month for one year of service, which comes with PPV events and 11 other PPV events over the next 12 months and is described as a 50% savings if you were to pay for the PPV event and the monthly subscription price. After sign up, you’ll be able to purchase access to the Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 livestream to watch the fight live.
Odds, records and the first fight
Shields enters the bout as the heavy favorite on the moneyline at -2, 400, while Franchón Crews-Dezurn is listed at +1, 140. Nearly 10 years after their first meeting, Shields won that initial fight in a unanimous decision, setting the stage for this rematch in Detroit.
Promotion, the arena and what fans can expect
With all eyes in the boxing world on Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, the rematch is expected to be worth the price of the streaming service subscription. The heavyweight title rematch is scheduled for 10 rounds on Sunday, Feb. 22, and the main card will start at 8 p. m. ET/5 p. m. PT. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission, and 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.
Next on the schedule: the Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 main card at Little Caesars Arena starting at 8 p. m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 22, with the fighters’ ringwalks expected around 11 p. m. ET.
