Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 undercard: Complete list of fights before main event

Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 undercard: Complete list of fights before main event originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Who will win a rematch ten years in the making when Claressa Shields defends her status as the undisputed heavyweight champion against Franchon Crews-Dezurn?

The fight on Sunday at the Little Caesars Arena airs on DAZN . Shields (17-0) beat Crews-Dezurn (10-2) via unanimous decision in their pro debuts in 2016. Since then, Shields has become a three-division undisputed champion, while Crews-Dezurn has held all the gold at super middleweight. The self-proclaimed “G.W.O.A.T.,” Shields has backed up her words with her in-ring skills.

After headlining multiple shows in Detroit and earning millions, Shields looks to start the year with momentum for herself and women’s boxing, this time against a familiar foe. "Me and Franchon have always said that for some reason we are always intertwined in each other's lives... Now we meet again on the first fight of my major deal," Shields told BBC Sport .

Crews-Dezurn currently holds WBA and WBC super middleweight gold. She could have competed to become undisputed again, but opted to move up to avenge her first loss. "The Heavy Hitting Diva” is ready to make a statement on fight night. “I had a lot of history with Claressa, and I’ve seen her grow and do things amazing things,” Crews-Dezurn said via FightHype and Bad Left Hook .

“Myself, I’ve done amazing things in boxing, too. “I’m one of the last Mohicans, one of the last dying breeds... and everything I do is to preserve women’s boxing, to be competitive just like the men, and to have one of my favorite dance partners in Claressa Shields because she’s passionate about putting on good fights.” Several titles are on the line on the Claressa Shields vs.

Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 undercard, while rising stars look to impress. Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 undercard Here's a breakdown of all the action on the Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 card. Atif Oberlton vs. Joseph George Division/Weight : Light Heavyweight Oberlton record : 14-0 George record : 13-1 Belts at stake : N/A The co-feature will see Atif Oberlton vs. Joseph George .

A multi-time National Golden Gloves champion, Oberlton (14-0) won three fights in 2025 via knockout. “Lord Pretty Calvo” has 12 wins by knockout. Another Golden Gloves champion, George (13-1), won his last fight in March 2025, his first bout in almost three years. The 36-year-old has eight wins by knockout. Che Kenneally vs.

Danielle Perkins Division/Weight : Super Lightweight Kenneally record : 5-0 Perkins record : 5-1 Belts at stake : WBA light heavyweight title Che Kenneally defends the WBA light heavyweight title against Danielle Perkins . A former shot put competitor, Kenneally (5-0) competes for the first time since 2024. The Aussie won the WBA belt via knockout in July 2024. MORE:  The case for two vs.

three-minute rounds in women's boxing A two-time World Championships medalist, Perkins (5-1) returns to action after losing against Claressa Shields last February. The former St. John's basketball player has two wins via knockout. Samantha Worthington vs.

Edith Soledad Matthysse Division/Weight : Super Lightweight Worthington record : 12-0 Matthysse record : 20-16-1 Belts at stake : Interim WBA super lightweight title Samantha Worthington defends the interim WBA super lightweight title against Edith Soledad Matthysse. A five-time national champion, Worthington (12-0) beat Victoire Piteau in July to win the interim WBA title.