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Clarissa Shields Previews Upcoming Fight on “‘JR Morning”

Jan 15, 2026 | 12:24 PM

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Jan. 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Claressa Shields, the Undisputed World Champion.

DETROIT, MI ~ Flint native Clarissa Shields, otherwise known as the “The GWOAT,” is already considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time. Shields will be back in her home state on to fight Franchón Crews-Dezurn to put her undisputed heavyweight title at risk on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena. Shields spoke about the upcoming fight on 760 WJR Thursday morning and talked about how she has grown since her first win over Crews-Dezurn nine years ago.

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