Who / What
Franchón Crews-Dezurn is an American professional boxer competing in the super middleweight division. She is a unified world champion, currently holding the WBC and WBA super middleweight titles. Previously, she was the undisputed world champion in this weight class.
Background & History
Born on June 13, 1987, Crews-Dezurn began her professional boxing career after an amateur background. A significant milestone was achieving the undisputed super middleweight championship, unifying all major world titles. Her reign as undisputed champion ended with a loss to Savannah Marshall on July 2, 2023, though she retains her WBC and WBA belts.
Why Notable
Crews-Dezurn is notable for being one of the few boxers, and the first woman, to achieve undisputed champion status in the super middleweight division. Her career represents a significant achievement in women's boxing, holding multiple world titles simultaneously. She is recognized as a top-tier athlete in her weight class on the global stage.
In the News
Her recent high-profile loss to Savannah Marshall on July 2, 2023, ended her undisputed championship reign but she remains a unified champion. This high-stakes match brought significant attention to women's super middleweight boxing. The outcome positions her for potential high-profile rematches and future title defenses.
