Claressa Shields, the renowned boxer, has officially joined forces with rapper Papoose and the Zeus Network for her highly anticipated rematch against Franchon Crews-Dezurn, set to take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight titles.
In an exciting development, the Zeus Network will exclusively stream the event’s stacked undercard, featuring seven preliminary bouts starting at 4:30 p.m. ET. The main event, managed by Salita Promotions in partnership with Wynn Records—where Papoose serves as Creative Director—will shift to DAZN for the primary broadcast at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Event Details:
- Event Name: Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn 2 (The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship)
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Streaming Platforms:
- Zeus Network: Preliminary undercard (4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET)
- DAZN: Main telecast (Starting at 8:00 p.m. ET)
This historic collaboration comes on the heels of Shields signing a groundbreaking $8 million multi-fight deal in late 2025, with Papoose playing a crucial role as her advisor and partner in negotiations.
Key Participants:
- Claressa Shields: Headlining the event and defending her undisputed heavyweight titles.
- Papoose: Acting as Creative Director for Wynn Records and a strategic advisor for Shields’ business ventures.
- Lemuel Plummer: CEO of the Zeus Network, who announced the partnership aimed at bringing exciting “Fight Night” content to the platform.
- Natalie Nunn: Executive producer of the Baddies franchise and a prominent figure on the Zeus Network, also involved in promoting the event.
In addition to their professional endeavors, Shields and Papoose have shared their aspirations to start a family in 2026, sparking rumors of a possible reality project or docuseries on the Zeus Network that would chronicle their journey both personally and professionally.
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