Detroit fight culture collides with Motor City legacy as two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world champion Claressa “The GWOAT” Shields (17-0, 3 KOs) and unified super middleweight world champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn (10-2, 2 KOs) come face-to-face for the official press conference at an unprecedented setting: the Bedrock Stage at the Detroit Auto Show on Friday, January 23.
Promoted by Salita Promotions, 313 Presents, Wynn Records and in partnership with the Detroit Auto Show, this first-of-its-kind media moment will give ticketed Auto Show attendees and credentialed media exclusive live access as Shields and Crews-Dezurn face off ahead of their highly anticipated rematch for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship, set for Sunday, February 22 at Little Caesars Arena.
WHO:
Claressa Shields — Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion, The GWOAT
Franchon Crews-Dezurn — Unified Super Middleweight World Champion
WHAT:
Official Press Conference & Media Face-Off
Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn
WHEN:
Friday, January 23, 2026
12:00 PM ET/ Media Arrival: 11:30 AM ET
WHERE:
Bedrock Stage at the Detroit Auto Show
One Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This is a credentialed press conference.
OPEN TO PUBLIC with Detroit Auto Show ticket.
Tickets available at www.detroitautoshow.com
Fans will have a first-come, first-serve opportunity for a meet & greet with both fighters following the press conference
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