Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2025: Chelios, Dantonio, Shields, Wallace, Richardson, Dombrowski inducted
Read full article: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2025: Chelios, Dantonio, Shields, Wallace, Richardson, Dombrowski inductedThe Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 Class at an event in the Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
โShe has a mean right handโ Shields shows respect for Crews-Dezurn ahead of title fight
Read full article: โShe has a mean right handโ Shields shows respect for Crews-Dezurn ahead of title fightFlint native Claressa โThe GWOATโ Shields and Franchon โThe Heavy Hitting Divaโ Crews-Dezurn shared the stage at a kickoff press conference ahead of their upcoming bout taking place at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22.
Terence Crawford retires, joining Michigander as only 3-division undisputed champion in 4-belt era
Read full article: Terence Crawford retires, joining Michigander as only 3-division undisputed champion in 4-belt eraBoxing legend Terence Crawford has announced his retirement after joining Michigander as the only three-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era.
Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in February
Read full article: Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in FebruaryFlint native and Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields will return to the ring in a long-anticipated rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, 2026.
โGiving back to community that raised meโ: Claressa Shields hosts 5th annual Flint turkey giveaway
Read full article: โGiving back to community that raised meโ: Claressa Shields hosts 5th annual Flint turkey giveawayFlint native and three-time undisputed boxing world champion, Claressa Shields, returned home for her fifth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
Detroit native Tony โSuper Badโ Harrison set to fight at Fox Theatre next month
Read full article: Detroit native Tony โSuper Badโ Harrison set to fight at Fox Theatre next monthWorld-class boxing will take place at the historic Fox Theatreย for the second time this year featuring Detroitโs own former junior middleweight world champion Tony โSuper Badโ Harrison against Brian Damian Chaves on Dec. 20.
Flintโs Claressa Shields signs $8M multi-fight deal, one of the biggest in womenโs boxing history
Read full article: Flintโs Claressa Shields signs $8M multi-fight deal, one of the biggest in womenโs boxing historyFlint native and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields just signed a new multi-fight deal worth $8 million.
Claressa Shields secures record-breaking $8 million fight deal with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions
Read full article: Claressa Shields secures record-breaking $8 million fight deal with Wynn Records and Salita PromotionsUndisputed Heavyweight World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalistย Claressa โThe GWOATโ Shieldsย has officially signed a historicย $8 million multi-fight partnershipย withย Wynn Recordsย andย Salita Promotions, marking one of the most lucrative deals in womenโs boxing history.
Terence Crawford tops Canelo, joins Michigander as only 3-division undisputed champions in 4-belt era
Read full article: Terence Crawford tops Canelo, joins Michigander as only 3-division undisputed champions in 4-belt eraTerence Crawford joins a Michigander as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
Tereence Crawford tops Canelo, joins Michigander as only 3-division undisputed champions in 4-belt era
Read full article: Tereence Crawford tops Canelo, joins Michigander as only 3-division undisputed champions in 4-belt eraTerence Crawford joins Michigander Claressa Shields as the only boxers to achieve undisputed champion status in three different weight classes in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez in the fight of the century.
โBoxing is coming backโ: Dmitriy Salitaโs mission to restore Detroitโs boxing glory
Read full article: โBoxing is coming backโ: Dmitriy Salitaโs mission to restore Detroitโs boxing gloryDetroit-based promoter Dmitriy Salita aims to bring the city back to the forefront of professional boxing by hosting a fight card at the historic Fox Theatre on Sept. 19.
Fox Theatre to host boxing event headlined by heavyweight showdown
Read full article: Fox Theatre to host boxing event headlined by heavyweight showdownFlint native DeAndre Savage will headline Fox Theatreโs second-ever professional boxing event on Sept. 19 against USBA Heavyweight Champion Brandon Moore.
Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels draws record crowd at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels draws record crowd at Little Caesars ArenaClaressa Shieldsโ bout against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena drew 15,600 spectators with 71% of tickets purchased by women.
Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels pre-fight card breakdown
Read full article: Claressa Shields vs Lani Daniels pre-fight card breakdownLocal 4โs Isaiah Hall provides analysis of each broadcast bout set for the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels fight card taking place July 26 at Little Caesars Arena.
How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels heavyweight title fight
Read full article: How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels heavyweight title fightClaressa Shieldsโ showdown with Lani Daniels for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN July 26 at 8 p.m.
โThe clock was tickingโ: Tony Harrison hosts media workout for upcoming comeback fight
Read full article: โThe clock was tickingโ: Tony Harrison hosts media workout for upcoming comeback fightDetroit native and former WBC Junior Middleweight World Champion Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison hosted an open media workout ahead of his co-main event bout on the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels card taking place on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena.
โBeauty and the Beastโ: Detroitโs Alycia Baumgardner mixes grit, glam in preparation for Miranda bout
Read full article: โBeauty and the Beastโ: Detroitโs Alycia Baumgardner mixes grit, glam in preparation for Miranda boutKnown for her fierce competitiveness and undeniable femininity, Detroit-native Alycia Baumgardner shares how she balances being both a warrior in the ring and a woman outside of it.
Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison signs with Salita Promotions, to fight this month in Detroit
Read full article: Tony โSuperBadโ Harrison signs with Salita Promotions, to fight this month in DetroitDetroit native and former WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Tony โSuper Badโ Harrison has signed to Salita Promotions and will make his promotional debut as the co-main event of the Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels card on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena.
Claressa Shields partners with social media star to empower Detroit youth
Read full article: Claressa Shields partners with social media star to empower Detroit youthUndisputed Heavyweight World Champion Claressa Shields is teaming up with nine-year-old actor and artist King Moore to give 1,000 local children free admission to her fight against Lani Daniels on July 26.
Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels face-off ahead of heavyweight title fight
Read full article: Claressa Shields and Lani Daniels face-off ahead of heavyweight title fightClaressa Shields and Lani Daniels came face-to-face at a press conference ahead of their bout for the undisputed womenโs heavyweight world championship which takes place on July 26, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
Michigan boxing talents shine in โHall of Fame Fight Nightโ event
Read full article: Michigan boxing talents shine in โHall of Fame Fight Nightโ eventRising prospects and contenders from Michigan delivered standout performances at a boxing event on June 6, in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Claressa Shieldsโ title bout undercard to feature rising contenders in high-stakes matchups
Read full article: Claressa Shieldsโ title bout undercard to feature rising contenders in high-stakes matchupsUndefeatedย Samantha Worthingtonย and Franceโsย Carolineย Veyre, have been added to the card forย Claressaย Shieldsโ Undisputed Heavyweight World Championshipย bout taking place onย July 26ย atย Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Claressa Shields to make ring entrance with Rick Ross at upcoming fight
Read full article: Claressa Shields to make ring entrance with Rick Ross at upcoming fightFlint native Claressa Shields announced she will walk to the ring with rapper Rick Ross at her upcoming Undisputed Heavyweight World Title fight against Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena.
Claressa Shields talks upcoming fight in Detroit vs. Lani Daniels
Read full article: Claressa Shields talks upcoming fight in Detroit vs. Lani DanielsLocal 4โs Isaiah Hall talks with Flint native Claressa Shields ahead of her bout against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesarโs Arena. Shields will make her first title defense as Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion.
Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against light heavyweight champ Lani Daniels in July
Read full article: Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight titles against light heavyweight champ Lani Daniels in JulyFlint native Claressa Shields announced she will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight World Titles against Light Heavyweight World Champion Lani Daniels of New Zealand on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New York
Read full article: Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New YorkRising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Claressa Shields faces no further penalty over marijuana test error
Read full article: Claressa Shields faces no further penalty over marijuana test errorClaressa Shields is no longer suspended and faces no further penalty by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found a procedural error during collection of her oral fluid sample.
Claressa Shields unsuspended by boxing commission after marijuana test investigation
Read full article: Claressa Shields unsuspended by boxing commission after marijuana test investigationClaressa Shields is no longer suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission after an investigation found her not a threat to the integrity of the sport.
Claressa Shields' promoter responds to marihuana suspension
Read full article: Claressa Shields' promoter responds to marihuana suspensionAfter undisputed world champion boxer Claressa Shields was suspended from competing in Michigan for testing positive for marihuana, her promoter Dmitriy Salita says heโs confident she will be cleared of wrongdoing once the investigation concludes.
Claressa Shields suspended, under investigation in Michigan after positive marijuana test, per reports
Read full article: Claressa Shields suspended, under investigation in Michigan after positive marijuana test, per reportsUndisputed world champion Claressa Shields has been suspended and is under investigation after she tested positive for marijuana following her heavyweight victory over Danielle Perkins in Michigan, per reports.
Claressa Shields makes boxing history as first female undisputed heavyweight champion
Read full article: Claressa Shields makes boxing history as first female undisputed heavyweight championClaressa Shields became the first boxer in history to earn the Undisputed World Championship in three different weight classes by scoring a unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Shields outpoints Perkins to win 1st undisputed heavyweight bout in women's boxing
Read full article: Shields outpoints Perkins to win 1st undisputed heavyweight bout in women's boxingClaressa Shields unanimously outpointed Danielle Perkins on Sunday night in the first undisputed heavyweight bout in womenโs boxing to remain undefeated.
How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins heavyweight title fight
Read full article: How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins heavyweight title fightClaressa Shieldsโ showdown with Danielle Perkins for the Undisputed heavyweight championship airs live on boxing streaming provider DAZN tonight at 8pm.
Salita Promotions signs heavyweight prospect, to fight next month in Flint
Read full article: Salita Promotions signs heavyweight prospect, to fight next month in FlintSalita Promotions has added heavyweight prospect Brandon Moore from Lakeland, FL to its roster of prominent heavyweights. He will make his promotional debut on Feb. 2 in Flint, MI as he takes on Skylar Lacy for the USBA Vacant Heavyweight Title.
Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight world titles, fight for vacant title in Flint
Read full article: Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight world titles, fight for vacant title in FlintFlint native Claressa Shields will defend her unified titles and fight for the vacant WBA Heavyweight World title against undefeated contenderย Danielle Perkins onย Sunday, Feb. 2.
โBig Time Boxing USAโ returns to Flint showcasing Michiganโs top prospects
Read full article: โBig Time Boxing USAโ returns to Flint showcasing Michiganโs top prospectsSalita Promotions returns to Flint on Dec. 12 with the next edition ofย โBig Time Boxing USAโ headlined by Flintโs Ardreal Holmes Jr. and some of Michiganโs top prospects.
Watch new trailer for Claressa Shields biopic โThe Fire Insideโ
Read full article: Watch new trailer for Claressa Shields biopic โThe Fire InsideโAmazon MGM Studios released a trailer for The Fire Inside, a highly-anticipated biopic based on the inspirational true story of arguably the greatest female boxer of all time Claressa Shields.
Claressa Shields wins heavyweight, light-heavyweight titles with second-round TKO
Read full article: Claressa Shields wins heavyweight, light-heavyweight titles with second-round TKOClaressa Shields capped off an exhilarating night of boxing with a historic performance Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, stopping Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in the second round to win the WBC womenโs heavyweight title and the WBO light heavyweight title.
Claressa Shields set to headline historic night of boxing at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Read full article: Claressa Shields set to headline historic night of boxing at Little Caesars Arena in DetroitFlint native Claressa Shields looks to add to her already "Greatest Woman Of All Time" status boxing resume by challenging Vanessa Lapage-Joanisse for the WBC Women's Heavyweight World Championship at Little Caesar's Arena on July 27.
Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure
Read full article: Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposureJake Paul is teaming up with USA Boxing to put a spotlight on the nationโs top competitors at the Paris Olympics.
Flint native Claressa Shields signs multiyear deal with Professional Fighters League
Read full article: Flint native Claressa Shields signs multiyear deal with Professional Fighters LeagueFlint native Claressa Shields, widely known as the greatest woman boxer in the world, is continuing to chase greatness by heading back to MMA in 2024.
Flint Native Claressa Shields wins โBest Boxerโ ESPY award
Read full article: Flint Native Claressa Shields wins โBest Boxerโ ESPY awardFlint native Claressa Shields just keeps winning. She already has the awards and accolades to be recognized as the โG.W.O.A.T.โ (Greatest Woman of All Time) but continues to add to her legacy.
Claressa Shields wins an easy decision over Maricela Corenjo
Read full article: Claressa Shields wins an easy decision over Maricela CorenjoClaressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision over Maricela Cornejo on Saturday night in the first boxing card at Little Caesars Arena.
Claressa Shields fighting for gender equality for women boxers
Read full article: Claressa Shields fighting for gender equality for women boxersClaressa Shields is perhaps in the prime of her career, establishing a big enough name as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion in three weight classes to headline the first boxing card in the six-year history of Little Caesars Arena in the Motor City.
Flintโs Claressa Shields to fight Hanna Gabriels in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena in June
Read full article: Flintโs Claressa Shields to fight Hanna Gabriels in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena in JuneClaressa Shields will fight Hanna Gabriels for the womenโs world middleweight championship on June 3, bringing boxing to Little Caesars Arena for the first time since it opened in 2017.
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Army boxer Naomi Graham fights her way to Olympics for US
Read full article: Army boxer Naomi Graham fights her way to Olympics for USNaomi Graham is aware of the importance of being chosen as two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields' middleweight successor in Tokyo, but she has faced bigger pressures in her life.
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These Michigan Titans are facing their hardest challenge yet
Read full article: These Michigan Titans are facing their hardest challenge yetShields has always been a fan of The Rock so meeting him was a highlight of her career. She says The Rock is big and strong and nice and she is honored to be a Titan. As a football player he focused on cardio but he also realized he had to start incorporating workouts for 'Titan Games challenges like lifting objects and climbing ladders. 'The Titan Games premieres Monday, May 25th with a 2-hour episode starting at 8 p.m. on Local 4. Watch the video to learn more about what Shields thinks about competing on NBCs Titan Games.

Claressa Shields fight in Flint canceled after weigh-in violence
Read full article: Claressa Shields fight in Flint canceled after weigh-in violenceBashir Ali was punched at a boxing weigh-in on Oct. 4, 2019 in Flint. FLINT, Mich. - Olympic champion Claressa Shields canceled Saturday night's fight in her hometown of Flint after violence broke out at Friday's weigh-in. Shields and Habazin were scheduled to fight for the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization super welterweight titles. In a post on Shields' official Facebook page, Shields said her "heart is with Coach Ali" and "with my city of Flint." She said the incident shouldn't have happened and asked her fans to pray for Ali, Habazin and their families.

Detroit FCA plant 'major supplier' announcement today
Read full article: Detroit FCA plant 'major supplier' announcement todayIf you're late, you're late. New Detroit FCA plant supplier announcement Mayor Duggan and industry leaders are set to announce the first "major supplier" for the new FCA assembly plant that's under construction on the city's east side. According to Duggan's office, the supplier has committed to the same priority hiring practices for Detroiters as FCA. When: 11 a.m. todayWhere: Kettering High School, 6101 Van Dyke St, Detroit, MI 48213How to apply for a job at new FCA Detroit. Wayne County Parks will turn Nankin Mills Park into a giant mud pit today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the annual Mud Day event.
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