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- native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted," "Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story".
- He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. Follow on XMultiple AuthorsEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDETROIT -- Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields and longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn promised an action-packed fight Sunday night -- and they delivered, with Shields defending her crown via unanimous decision at Little Caesars Arena. All three judges scored the 10-round bout 100-90. Shields, fighting at home, improved to 18-0 (2 KOs).
- Crews-Dezurn, who holds a super middleweight title, fell to 10-3."I had to take my time tonight," Shields said.
- "That's one of the toughest fights I've been in during my pro career.
- She hits hard these days."It was a rematch of their 2016 pro debut in which Shields earned a four-round decision victory. Both fighters pressed the action from the opening round, but Shields, ESPN's No.