Claressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed heavyweight title on Sunday night, defeating longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
All three judges scored the 10-round fight 100-90 in favor of Shields, who improved to 18-0 with two knockouts. Crews-Dezurn fell to 10-3.
“I had to take my time tonight. That’s one of the toughest fights I’ve had in my pro career. She hits hard these days,” Shields said after the fight, according to CNN.
The matchup marked a rematch of their professional debut in 2016, when Shields earned a four-round decision victory.
Both fighters pushed the pace early, but Shields began to take control in the fifth round, beating her opponent with constant pressure.
The victory marks Shields’ second defense of the undisputed heavyweight crown, which she claimed in February 2025 with a unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins.
