Franchon Crews Dezurn

Franchón Crews-Dezurn is an active professional boxer from the United States. She is the current unified WBA and WBC Super Middleweight World Champion and a former undisputed champion in the division.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Franchón Crews-Dezurn was born on June 13, 1987, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The American fighter is 173 cm tall and has a wingspan of 183 cm. She also uses the nickname "The Heavy Hitting Diva".

She has competed primarily in the Super Middleweight division. She fights from an orthodox position and is known for her multifaceted career, which includes a background as a singer and a stint as a contestant on American Idol. She is married to fellow professional boxer Glenn Dezurn Jr..

Career

Crews-Dezurn began her professional campaign in November 2016 with a unanimous decision loss to fellow debutant and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields. Despite the early setback, she quickly established herself as a top contender, capturing the WBC Super Middleweight title in 2018 with a victory over Maricela Cornejo.

She unified the division in April 2022, defeating Elin Cederroos by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden to become the undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion. Her undisputed reign ended in July 2023 when she lost a majority decision to Savannah Marshall in the UK.

Crews-Dezurn regained world championship status in December 2023, defeating Shadasia Green by unanimous decision to win the WBC and WBA Interim titles. She successfully defended her unified WBA and WBC titles in June 2025, earning a hard-fought majority decision victory over Citlalli Ortiz at Turning Stone Resort Casino.

Career Record:

Total - 13

Wins – 10

• By knockout - 2
• By decision - 8

Losses - 2

• By knockout - 0
• By decision - 2

Draws - 0

No Contests - 1

Medal Record

• 2005 - Gold, US Open National Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2006 - Gold, Pan American Continental Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2006 - Gold, US Open National Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2007 - Gold, Pan American Continental Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2007 - Gold, US Open National Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2008 - Gold, Pan American Continental Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2008 - Gold, US Open National Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2011 - Gold, US Open National Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2012 - Gold, Pan American Continental Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2012 - Silver, Qinhuangdao World Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2012 - Gold, US Open National Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2013 - Gold, US Open National Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2014 - Gold, National PAL Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2015 - Gold, US Open National Championships (Light heavyweight)
• 2016 - Bronze, Astana World Championships (Light heavyweight)