Claressa Shields helps Franchon Crews-Dezurn to plan one other defeat for Savannah Marshall | Boxing Information

Claressa Shields has reignited her rivalry with Savannah Marshall by serving to Franchon Crews-Dezurn to plan one other painful defeat for the British fighter.

Marshall challenges Crews-Dezurn for the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super-middleweight titles on the undercard of Liam Smith’s rematch with Chris Eubank Jr at The AO Enviornment in Manchester on June 17.

Shields beat Marshall on factors of their undisputed middleweight title battle at The O2 final October however is now helping with sparring as Crews-Dezurn prepares to face the Hartlepool boxer.

“Claressa and Franchon have a long-standing relationship from the amateurs,” Shields’ promoter Dmitriy Salita advised Sky Sports activities.

“Each time Claressa fights, Franchon is there supporting her. From fights in Detroit to London. Similar with Claressa, she is there, wherever Franchon is combating.

“This can be a signal of sportsmanship on the highest degree. They each made their debut towards each other which was an extremely thrilling battle, and each went on to do nice issues within the sport.”

Shields can strengthen her standing as an elite champion when she defends her middleweight titles towards Hanna Gabriels in Detroit on June 3.

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Shields defends her world titles towards Hanna Gabriels in a rematch

“As they are saying iron sharpens iron. Each have vital fights shut to 1 one other, so it solely made sense,” stated Salita.

“That is the equal of Roy Jones sparring with Bernard Hopkins within the 90s when each have been champions of their peak.”

The unbeaten Shields shared an exhilarating four-rounder with Crews-Dezurn on their professional debuts, sealing a factors win after some blistering exchanges.

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“Claressa at all times says that Crews gave her essentially the most tough battle.

“Claressa noticed Crews develop into a multi-time Nationwide champion. It is a long-time bond. It’s stunning to see!”

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Undisputed champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn despatched a robust message to challenger Savannah Marshall

A rematch between Shields and Marshall may occur within the close to future, if each emerge victorious.

However the Michigan fighter should first overcome Gabriels once more, having climbed off the canvas to defeat the Costa Rican on factors of their first battle in 2018.

“She could be very centered, this can be a large occasion within the US,” stated Salita.

“A homecoming for Claressa after essentially the most vital and significant win of her profession, hundreds of miles away from house.

“Claressa is opening up Detroit’s premier venue, Little Caesars Enviornment, for skilled boxing.

“Little Caesars is house to groups like Detroit Pistons and Detroit Purple Wings, probably the most stunning venues I’ve ever seen.

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Shields and Thomas ‘The Hitman’ Hearns each started their boxing careers in Michigan

“Detroit and Michigan have produced among the biggest names that boxing has to supply like Sugar Ray Robinson, Tommy Hearns, Floyd Mayweather, Eddie Futch, Emanuel Steward, and now Sugarhill Steward.

“Claressa is opening up the town to big-time boxing for a very long time to come back.”

The 2-time Olympic champion has continued her dominance within the skilled ranks whereas successful world titles in three weight divisions, together with three spells as undisputed champion.

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However Salita says that Shields stays decided to fulfil much more achievements within the sport.

“The identical means she has accomplished since she is a younger woman, successful fights, breaking glass ceilings and displaying women and girls from all around the world that something is feasible, irrespective of the place you come from,” he stated.

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