It’s the return of the GWOAT, Claressa Shields, to Detroit on Sunday, February 22, as she faces Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a rematch — this time for the heavyweight crown. The bout takes place inside Little Caesars Arena and will stream live worldwide on DAZN. More than nine years after their first meeting in Las Vegas, the rivalry is renewed — but now the stakes are higher, the division is heavier, and Shields enters as the reigning undisputed champion.
Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn first met on November 19, 2016, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. That night marked Shields’ professional debut, and she secured a dominant four-round unanimous decision (40-36 on all cards) over Crews-Dezurn in a super middleweight bout. Now, nearly nine years later, they meet again — this time at heavyweight, where Shields currently reigns as undisputed champion.
Fight Date, Start Time and Location
Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn II takes place on Sunday, February 22 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: Sunday, February 22Time: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 1am GMT (Monday)
This will be Shields’ fourth fight inside Little Caesars Arena and her 10th overall in the state of Michigan. Fighting at home has become part of her brand — and the crowd always shows up.
How to Watch
The entire card, including the main event, streams live worldwide on DAZN via subscription…