While this fight will take place on a chilly winter night, women's boxing heats up as Shields puts her flawless (17-0, 3 KOs) record on the line. Known for conquering divisions from middleweight to heavyweight, she aims to solidify her status as perhaps the greatest female fighter of all time. Beyond personal glory, there's also a significant reason for this clash: Shields secured an unprecedented $8 million contract, setting a new high for women's boxing earnings.
On the other hand, Franchon Crews-Dezurn comes in as the WBC super middleweight champion. With a record of (10-2, 2 KOs), she eyes an opportunity to move up in weight and dethrone Shields. The stakes may be daunting, but Crews-Dezurn's willingness to climb up showcases both ambition and confidence.
Doors open at 8 p.m., and attendees are expected to fill every seat in Michigan's finest venue. The home crowd will undoubtedly rally behind their local hero, creating an electrifying atmosphere that's perfect for such a significant showdown. Be it boxing fans or those intrigued by the high stakes involved with historic contracts and Olympic implications, they’ll find plenty of reasons to tune into this encounter.
Afterward, Shields plans to shift gears and focus on her commitments with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) through 2026. This path highlights her versatility and marks yet another chapter she'll write in sports beyond the boxing ring. With such ambitious plans ahead, only time will tell how far she can go in both arenas.