The Claressa Shields fight against Franchon Crews-Dezurn delivered on Sunday, as Shields retained her undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory (100-90, 100-90, 100-90).
The fight came just one day after a viral brawl erupted at the weigh-in, as years of bad blood between the two fighters carried into the rematch.
In the ring, Crews-Dezurn opened with an aggressive onslaught in the early rounds, backing Shields into the ropes and attacked relentlessly. However, Shields adjusted to the pace and seized control of the bout.
The fight later shifted dramatically, as Crews-Dezurn's punches lost their power following her early blitz. She occupied the middle of the ring after abandoning movement and emptying her tank in the first half.
Shields showcased her undeniable speed and technical precision throughout the fight. She pitched a shutout on all three scorecards, improving her record to 18-0 with three knockouts. Crews-Dezurn fell to 10-3.
"I haven't seen a fight that exciting in women's boxing in a very long time, and I haven't been in one where a girl could rumble like that," Shields said afterwards. "I know the scorecards was 90 to 100, but I think she got me two rounds. I just don't know which two."
What's Next for Heavyweight Fighter Claressa Shields
Following this week's win, the champion targeted three potential opponents for her next bout.
She expressed willingness to drop to super middleweight to face Crews-Dezurn in a trilogy, while also mentioning taking on WBO and IBF champion Shadasia Green or unified super welterweight champion Mikaela Mayer.
Also on the agenda? A family.
"And then after that — what are we in 2026 right now?" she added, hugging her niece after the fight. "Like I said, this is my niece, this is not my child. But I want to have my own kids. So, in 2027, I think I want to take some time off and have my own kids."
