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Shields asserts his reign during the Crews-Dezurn – World Boxing Association championship class

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In an evening that once again highlighted her iron grip on women’s boxing, Klaressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed heavyweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over her longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn. The fight took place on Sunday, February 22 at Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit was another reminder of the technical gap Shields has maintained since turning pro.

Reuniting ten years after his professional debut, Shields wasted no time in taking control. From the opening bell, the hometown star showed off incredible hand speed and surgical precision, neutralizing any offensive ambitions Crews-Dezurn had. Despite a tense atmosphere that included a weigh-in controversy and questions about the challenger’s knee and ankle problems, traffic was one-way once the fight began.

After ten one-sided rounds, all three judges presented identical scorecards of 100-90. Shields swept every frame, methodically breaking down her bold opponent with acute bodywork and precise uppercut combinations. Crews-Dezurn’s toughness was unquestionable, but she never found the tactical key to unlock the self-proclaimed GWOAT defense.

With the victory, Shields improved her record to 18-0, further cementing her status as the face of women’s boxing and the undisputed queen of the heavyweight division. When the final bell rang, both fighters embraced, symbolically closing a chapter that began in amateur competition and now leaves Shields at the top of the world stage.

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Nataly Delgado is the WBA – World Boxing Association fighter of the month

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The World Boxing Association (WBA) released its June rankings along with its monthly individual awards, naming Nataly Delgado of Panama as its fighter of the month, while Estefany Alegría of Mexico won the honorable mention.

Delgado shocked the boxing world on June 13 in Orlando when he defeated Jasmine Artiga to win the WBA super flyweight title in a sensational performance. The Panamanian representative won the championship and continued her impressive run with a victory that put her country back in the international spotlight.

Meanwhile, Alegría defeated Evelyn Bermúdez by unanimous decision to win the WBA lightweight flyweight title, while also adding the IBF title to her collection in a dominant display.

The WBA congratulates both award winners and invites fans and members of the boxing community to visit the organization’s official website for the latest women’s rankings.

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Estefany Alegría will dethrone Evelin Bermúdez and become the fresh WBA lithe flyweight champion – World Boxing Association

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Estefany Alegría delivered the best performance of her professional career, dethroning one of the sport’s most renowned champions. The Mexican won the World Boxing Association (WBA) lithe heavyweight title after a dominant unanimous decision victory over experienced Argentine titleholder Evelin “La Princesita” Bermúdez, stunning the boxing world with a 108-pounder at Caribe Royale in Orlando.

Alegría’s victory was decisive from start to finish. The fighter imposed her will throughout the ten-round fight, showing an overwhelming advantage, which was fully reflected on the judges’ scorecards. At the end of the fight, the official score was 99-91, 99-91 and an impressive 100-90, crowning the fresh queen of the black and gold organization.

True to his name and proud Mexican fighting tradition, Alegría applied constant pressure that completely neutralized Bermúdez’s technical distance boxing style. The Argentine tried to keep her challenger at bay with her left jab, but Alegría consistently cut off the ring, forcing close exchanges in which she landed punishing hooks to the body and powerful combinations upstairs.

As the rounds progressed, Bermúdez struggled to establish a consistent rhythm while Alegría continued to dictate the pace and distance of the fight. Her aggression, work rate and efficiency left no doubt as to the result.

With this impressive triumph, Estefana Alegría secures her place in the sport’s elite and will bring another world champion belt to Mexico during the 2026 boxing season.

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Nataly Delgado upsets Jasmine Artiga to win WBA super flyweight world title – World Boxing Association

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Nataly Delgado drew on her experience and ring knowledge to reach the top of the 115-pound division in Orlando, Florida. The Panamanian veteran won the World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over previously undefeated American Jasmine Artiga in a brisk and hard-fought fight.

Delgado’s triumph was the result of a disciplined and well-executed ten-round game plan. The official scorecards read 97-93, 97-93 and 97-93, reflecting the challenger’s increasing control as the fight progressed and her clear dominance during the championship rounds.

From the first bell, Artiga tried to dictate the action with her hand speed and deft movement. Delgado, however, implemented her strategy to perfection. The Panamanian maintained a tight guard, intelligently cut off the ring and consistently invested in bodywork, landing a mighty punch to the stomach.

This constant pressure gradually weakened the American champion, allowing Delgado to take command of the close-range rallies. As Artiga slowed, Delgado took advantage, winning key moments down the stretch to secure the victory and take the prestigious black and gold belt back to Panama.

With the biggest victory of her career, Delgado cemented her place among the elite super flyweights and added another world championship chapter to Panamanian boxing history.

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