(FEB 23) Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena was the
center of the boxing world on Sunday, February 22, 2026, hosting a stacked card
headlined Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a rematch.
Shields Remains Undisputed: In the main event, Claressa Shields (18-0)
successfully defended her undisputed heavyweight crown, putting
against Franchon Crews-Dezurn (10-3). Echoing
their professional debuts nearly a decade ago, Shields utilized
superior hand speed and timing to neutralize Crews-Dezurn’s
power. All three judges scored the bout a shutout at 100-90,
keeping Shields perfect in her professional career.
The co-main event between light
heavyweights Atif Oberlton (15-0) and Joseph George Jr. (13-2)
ended abruptly after just one round. Following a clash of heads,
George collapsed on his stool in the corner, leading to a
medical stoppage.
Title Changes and Under-Card Action: WBA Light Heavyweight Title: Danielle
Perkins (6-1) claimed the championship by stopping Che Kenneally
(5-1) in the sixth round. Perkins landed a sharp right hook that
opened a significant cut on Kenneally's lip, forcing the referee
to halt the bout at the 1:45 mark.
Interim WBA Super Lightweight Title: In a
notable upset, 45-year-old veteran Edith Soledad Matthysse
defeated the previously unbeaten Samantha Worthington via
eighth-round retirement (RTD).
Heavyweight Battles: Pryce Taylor improved
to 11-0 with a dominant fifth-round TKO over James Evans,
despite a chaotic moment where the referee was accidentally
knocked to the canvas.
In a four-round heavyweight bout, Sardius
Simmons earned a unanimous decision victory (40-36 on all cards)
over Dylan Potter.In the super lightweight division, Lance Smith
won by a third round TKO over Jorge Vizcarrondo, 141. The bout
was scheduled for six rounds.
On the undercard, Jasmine Hampton, 110, won by a fifth round TKO
over Agustina Vazquez, 109. The bout was scheduled for six
rounds.
In another female bout, Savannah Tini, 139.2, won an eight-round
unanimous decision over Vaida Masiokaite, 138.6.
Lastly, Jaquan McElroy, 154, won a four-round unanimous decision
over Andre Johnson, 156.
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