Get ready for the biggest boxing showdown in Detroit! The GWOAT, Claressa Shields, is set to defend her heavyweight title against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a highly anticipated rematch. With an impressive record of 17-0 and 3 KOs, Shields is the undisputed women's heavyweight champion and a true legend in the sport. Her opponent, Crews-Dezurn, brings a record of 10-2 and 2 KOs, and this fight promises to be an explosive encounter.
The main event will take place on Sunday, February 22nd, at the iconic Little Caesars Arena. The ringwalk is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET, and you won't want to miss a second of the action. You can catch all the thrills live on DAZN, so make sure to tune in and witness history in the making.
But here's where it gets controversial... There was a tense moment during the weigh-in on Saturday, February 21st, when Crews-Dezurn suffered an injury after falling into a table during a scuffle. However, the fight promoter has confirmed that both fighters are ready and raring to go, so the show must go on!
We'll keep you updated throughout the night with live coverage of the main event and all 10 undercard fights. It's going to be an unforgettable evening of boxing, so get your popcorn ready and join us for all the action and drama.
And this is the part most people miss... Before the Shields fight, Detroit's very own Mayor Mary Sheffield made a surprise appearance in the ring. Her presence added an extra layer of excitement to the event, and the crowd went wild with her energetic entrance.
In other thrilling moments, heavyweight fighter Pryce Taylor delivered a dominant performance, knocking down James Evans twice in the fourth round. Evans showed incredible resilience, popping right back up after the second knockdown. However, Taylor's confidence and skill shone through, as he danced his way to victory in one of the most impressive displays of the night.
In a shocking turn of events, light heavyweight fighter Joseph George collapsed after the first round of his fight with Atif Oberlton. George appeared to lose consciousness, and the referee had no choice but to stop the fight. Oberlton, showing sportsmanship, expressed his relief that George was okay and even offered a rematch.
There was also a new women's light heavyweight world champion crowned as Danielle Perkins defeated Che Kenneally in a thrilling knockout. Perkins landed a powerful hook that drew blood and sent Kenneally to the canvas. The referee called the fight, and Perkins celebrated her hard-earned victory.
So, who will emerge victorious in the highly anticipated main event between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn? Will Shields continue her dominant reign as the GWOAT, or will Crews-Dezurn pull off an upset? Find out by tuning in to DAZN tonight. The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET, with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET.
Don't miss this historic boxing event! Get your streaming devices ready and join the conversation. Who do you think will reign supreme? Share your predictions and reactions in the comments below. Let's discuss and celebrate the thrilling world of boxing together!
