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Shields, Crews‑Dezurn Renew Rivalry in Heavyweight Title Clash

Posted : 19 February 2026

American boxing sensation Claressa Shields has come full circle ahead of her highly anticipated rematch with long‑time rival Franchon Crews‑Dezurn.

The two first crossed paths when Shields was just 16 years old at the US Olympic trials, where she stunned the more experienced Crews‑Dezurn to begin her rise in the sport.

That early win foreshadowed Shields’ legendary amateur career, which included Olympic gold medals, and laid the foundation for their intertwined journeys in women’s boxing.

Their rivalry continued into the professional ranks, with Shields again defeating Crews‑Dezurn in their 2016 pro debuts and gaining further wins as both fighters developed their careers.

Now, the pair are poised to meet once more with much higher stakes: Shields will defend her undisputed heavyweight championship against her old foe in Detroit.

 The rematch highlights how both fighters have evolved, with Shields becoming one of the sport’s most decorated champions across multiple weight classes.

Shields enters the fight as the undefeated undisputed heavyweight titleholder, holding all major belts and widely regarded as a leading figure in women’s boxing.

Crews‑Dezurn, a former undisputed super‑middleweight champion in her own right, arrives with a chip on her shoulder and a desire to claim the heavyweight crown and late‑career vindication.

The bout promises a clash of styles and legacies as Shields seeks to further cement her status and Crews‑Dezurn looks to right past wrongs.

Shields’ achievements have been historic, with success at the Olympics and across several professional weight divisions, and her return to the ring for this rematch highlights her enduring dominance.

As fight night approaches, attention is on whether Shields can continue her remarkable reign or whether Crews‑Dezurn will pull off a stunning upset in what has become one of women’s boxing’s most compelling rivalries.

 

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