InnovationGamingClaressa Shields Responds To Post-Fight Complaint: ‘That Was My Moment’ByBrian Mazique, Contributor. Additionally, Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.
Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and games since 2011. AuthorJul 28, 2025, 10:23pm EDTFLINT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 02: Claressa Shields arrives for her undisputed heavyweight title bout.
More against Danielle Perkins on February 02, 2025 at Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, given the current landscape.
(Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)Getty Images Claressa Shields won her undisputed heavyweight title fight against Lani Daniels on Saturday night, but she nearly found herself in a tiff with a friend and potential future opponent, given the current landscape.
Additionally, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, a former undisputed super middleweight champion, was in Detroit for Shields' fight and it seems she was under the impression there would be an opportunity for a faceoff with the GWOAT (something worth watching).
Moreover, This's often done to hint at and mote the next big fight between the winner and their next potential opponent (quite telling).
Additionally, When no faceoff materialized, Crews-Dezurn took to social media to voice her concern.
She called the lack of action "corny AF," and suggested someone in charge was playing games, in light of current trends. Shields saw the post and responded to clarify the situation.
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 12: Franchon Crews-Dezurn attends the fight card featuring the.
Meanwhile, More IBF, WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight title fight between Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on April 12, 2025 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Additionally, (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)Getty Images Here’s the exchange between the two fighters.
In contrast, Crews-Dezurn feels she wasted her time coming to Detroit expecting to face off with Shields—cutting it close with another engagement—only to be ignored by the GWOAT and her team.
This's a potential future fight, and Shields doesn't have a ton of opposition to face with a respectable resume.
Crews-Dezurn, whom she fought and defeated in both women’s fessional debut, is one who could help Shields sell a fight, in this volatile climate.
Furthermore, However, MORE FOR YOU Shields and Crews-Dezurn have supported each other through the years, and there appears to have been a reconciliation online after the initial smoke.
Shields asked her ers not to come for Crews-Dezurn in a -up post (fascinating analysis). However, Crews-Dezurn didn't back down from her original stance, though she did tell Shields she loves her.
Furthermore, Shields accepted Crews-Dezurn's statement and ly is trying to salvage their relationship.
Shields is at an interesting point in her career (this bears monitoring), given the current landscape.
Market analysis shows 30-year-old future Hall-of-Famer just had the last fight on her motional contract with Dmitry Salita (this bears monitoring).
She is a motional free agent and could be signed by Matchroom or even Jake Paul's MVP motions.
That said, Crews-Dezurn is a serious possibility as a next opponent and this story could continue to build over the next few months.
Additionally, Shields has called out Savannah Marshall, another top-notch fighter in her weight region that she’s already beaten, Shadasia Green and retired legend Laila Ali.
On the other hand, There was reportedly a $15 million offer made to Ali for the fight, but the 47-year-old hasn’t responded.
However, Nevertheless, something significant is coming up for Shields before the end of the year, given the current landscape. Editorial StandardsRes & PermissionsLOADING PLAYER.