At the Brandon Moore vs Stanley Wright Undercard, Franchon Crews-Dezurn finally makes her return to the square circle, as she was defended her WBC Super Middleweight world title against Citlalli Ortiz (4-1, 1 KO) on Friday night, June 6.
This Salita Promotions event will take place at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, and it will air Live on dazn. After an 18-month discharge, Crews-Dezurn defends her WBC band for the first time, while Challenger Citlalli Ortiz will take part in her first world title.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn made her pro-box debut in November 2016 when she lost with unanimous decision against Claressa Shields. Crews-Dezurn continued to return through a three-game streak.
In the fifth battle of her professional career, Franchon Crews-dezurn Maricela Cornejo beat and won the vacant WBC super-middleweight world title. Crews-Dezurn would continue to unite and eventually become the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Crews-Dezurn traveled abroad in July 2023 when she defended her crown against Savannah Marshall. In a very competitive match, Crews-Dezurn lost by the majority decision.
For a significant amount of time, the loud striking contender Shadasia Green on several occasions called out in public crew. On December 15, 2023, Crews-dezurn answered the cry and defeated Green by unanimous decision.
With the win, Crews-Dezurn won the vacant WBC super-middleweight world title. Now, after a long dismissal, the 37-year-old Franchon is “The Heavy Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn (9-2, 2 COs) is about to make her first title defense against a very determined opponent.
Citlalli Ortiz was a decorated amateur boxer who achieved the status of the six -time Mexican national champion, along with a seven -time US national champion. Now, five fights in her professional career, Ortiz has the opportunity to win her first world title.
The 25-year-old challenger Citlalli Ortiz is a competent attacking fighter who has a constant work rate when it comes to throwing bumps. Defending champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn is an aggressive fighter who regularly pushes forward and uses a strong stitch to set up her offense.
Citlalli Ortiz realizes that she ends up a big opportunity, and when she enters the ring to face the champion, she plans to give her everything and prove that she belongs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn wants to take care of business on Friday night and then continue her search for a two-time undisputed world champion.
Last updated on 06/06/2025
