Let’s look at Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn II tale of the tape ahead of the fight this weekend.
It is a big fight for women’s boxing with the greatest women’s boxer of all time in action.
Shields returns and all eyes will be on her.
Here’s how the rematch shapes up between the two — in terms of the detail.
Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn II (Undisputed Women’s Heavyweight Titles – Sunday, Feb 22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit)10-round heavyweight rematch (Shields defending all major belts).
| Category | Claressa Shields (Champion) | Franchon Crews-Dezurn (Challenger) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 17-0 (3 KOs) | 10-2 (2 KOs) |
| Age | ~30 (born 1995) | Similar range |
| Height | ~5’8″-5’9″ | Comparable (no major edge noted) |
| Reach | Solid advantage in division | – |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Notes | Undefeated; undisputed at multiple weights; won first fight by decision | Elite but faces steep task; rematch after nearly a decade |
Shields is heavily favored as the dominant force in women’s heavyweight, aiming for a potential finish this time.
Not only that, Shields has proven many things wrong lately as well.
This weekend she will simply look to surely show herself how much she’s improved as a fighter first and foremost.
She holds most of the records at this point in women’s boxing.
It is at heavyweight though so anything can happen.
