Claressa Shields the greatest women’s boxer that ever lived and one of the greatest American citizens of all time, returns shortly.

Shields is one of a kind in a league of her own and hopefully at some point they can get her a mega fight against either Laila Ali or Katie Taylor.

For now her next fight has been confirmed.

Claressa Shields First Fight OF 2026 Confirmed

Claressa Shields vs Franchon Crews on February 22nd in Detroit in the US.

Good fight and a good text next for her.

Shields is the current women’s heavyweight world champion.

The only female to win a professional middleweight and heavyweight world title in history.

Here’s the details of the next fight:

Key Event Information

Detail	Description
Date	Sunday, February 22, 2026
Location	Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Weight Class	Heavyweight
Rounds	10 rounds (scheduled)
Title on the Line	Shields’ undisputed heavyweight championship (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO belts)
Broadcast	Live stream on DAZN
Tickets	On sale starting Friday, December 12, 2025, via 313 Presents; expect a sellout based on Shields’ previous Detroit events