Claressa Shields Dominates 100-90
Claressa Shields dominated Franchon Crews-Dezurn with a 100-90 unanimous decision victory in a technical masterclass. The win cements Shields' GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time) status despite pre-fight weigh-in drama. Post-fight respect between the fighters won over fans who praised the display of sportsmanship.
- This fight was a rematch nearly a decade in the making; both fighters made their professional debut against each other in November 2016, a four-round bout which Shields also won by unanimous decision. - The pre-fight weigh-in featured a physical altercation where Shields shoved Crews-Dezurn during the face-off, leading to a scuffle between their camps that reportedly left Crews-Dezurn with a rolled ankle. - This bout was the first under a historic multi-million dollar contract Shields signed with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records, reported to be the largest in women's boxing history. - With the victory, Shields defended her Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship. She is the first boxer in the four-belt era to have held undisputed titles in three different weight classes. - The rivalry dates back to their amateur careers, where a 16-year-old Shields defeated the then 24-year-old national champion Crews-Dezurn at the 2012 Olympic trials to earn a spot on Team USA. - Shields is the only American boxer, male or female, to win consecutive Olympic gold medals, achieving the feat in 2012 and 2016 before turning professional. - While Shields dominated on the scorecards, her opponent Franchon Crews-Dezurn is a decorated fighter in her own right, being a former undisputed super middleweight world champion.
