Tensions erupt into brawl at Shields, Crews-Dezurn weigh-in Undisputed Heavyweight Title fight on Feb. 22
Tensions flare during face off between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn. (Andrew Potter, andrewpotterphotto)
Tensions erupted into a brawl at the weigh-in for Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn ahead of their highly anticipated Undisputed Heavyweight Title showdown.
Shields and Crew-Dezurn successfully made weight ahead of their Undisputed Heavyweight Title fight set for Feb. 22 but tensions flared during the final stare down.
When the fighters came face-to-face, things got heated as Crews-Dezurn leaned forward into Shields’ face and Shields pushed Crews-Dezurn.
After that, both fighters’ security teams rushed onto the stage to quell the altercation but a brawl broke out between them.
Shields and Crews-Dezurn were guarded by security personnel to ensure neither of them got hurt.
All other fighters on the card successfully made weight.
The event is promoted by Salita Promotions in partnership with Wynn Records, co-promoted by 313 Presents. Few tickets remain on sale and can be purchased at 313Presents.com and Ticketmaster.com .
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