Reigning undisputed women’s boxing heavyweight champion Claressa Shields defends her crown for the third time, as she welcomes the challenge of current WBC super middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Due to her immaculate pro record, Shields is going to be the heavy betting favorite with -2500 boxing odds, while Crews-Dezurn heads into the title showdown as the overwhelming betting underdog with +1600 odds. A draw result has odds of +2000.
Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn Fight Odds
- Claressa Shields: -2500
- Franchon Crews-Dezurn: +1600
- Tie: +2000
Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn: Tale of the Tape
| Claressa Shields | Franchon Crews-Dezurn | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 38 |
| Height | 5’9” | 5’8” |
| Record | 17-0 | 10-2 |
| Reach | 68 inches | 72 inches |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 18% | 20% |
Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn: Prediction
My prediction is a TKO/KO win for Shields over Crews-Dezurn because she’s the much faster boxer and has more combinations in her arsenal. Additionally, she packs more power in her punches.
With the speed advantage on her side, Shields can land cleaner, more solid punches in exchanges. Apart from the speed and power, the defending champion also throws a lot more volume that can overwhelm Crews-Dezurn in most exchanges.
If Crews-Dezurn doesn’t get her hands back up quickly, she will not be ready for the extended combinations that Shields is going to throw because she fires them at a rapid rate.
Claressa Shields’ Recent Fight Results
Shields is a three-division boxing world champion and has a perfect record. Her last five pro wins were against Savannah Marshall, Maricela Cornejo, Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse, Danielle Perkins, and Lani Daniels.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn’s Recent Fight Results
Crews-Dezurn is the current WBC super middleweight titleholder. In her past five bouts, she had four wins (Ashleigh Curry, Elin Cederroos, Shadasia Gree, and Citalli Ortiz) and one loss (Marshall). She now aims to become a two-division boxing world champion, as she moves up in weight to face Shields.
Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn: Start Time
Feb. 22, 8 p.m. E.T.
Feb. 22, 7 p.m. C.T.
Feb. 22, 6 p.m. M.T.
Feb. 22, 5 p.m. P.T.
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