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Pontiac’s two-time national champion boxer Kentrell Rouser earns invite to Olympic training center

Pontiac’s two-time national champion boxer Kentrell Rouser has earned an invite to train at the Colorado Springs Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. The state of Michigan has a long history of producing high-level boxing talent, and 22-year-old Kentrell Rouser is positioning himself as the next standout on that list. The Pontiac native recently captured his second amateur national championship and has now been invited by USA Boxing to train at the Colorado Springs Olympic and Paralympic Tr...
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Pontiac’s 2x national champion boxer Kentrell Rouser invited to U.S. Olympic Training Center

Pontiac native fighting out of Detroit, Kentrell Rouser talks to Local 4's Isaiah Hall about his invitation to the Colorado Springs Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WDIV Local 4 News in Detroit! Expect more coverage of Southeast Michigan and surrounding communities with breaking news, weather, original reporting, investigations, and local sports.  We’re proud to be part of the Metro Detroit community. Watch more from Local 4 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClickOnDetroitLocal4WDIV/videos 📰 More news stories: https://www.clickondetroit.com/ ▶️ Watch Local 4 News live: https://www.clickondetroit.com/live/ 📩 Sign up for Local 4 newsletters: https://www.clickondetroit.com/account/newsletters/
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Meet Pontiac's 2x national champion boxer Kentrell Rouser, preparing for Olympic-level training

Pontiac native fighting out of Detroit, Kentrell Rouser talks to Local 4's Isaiah Hall about his invitation to the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WDIV Local 4 News in Detroit! Expect more coverage of Southeast Michigan and surrounding communities with breaking news, weather, original reporting, investigations, and local sports.  We’re proud to be part of the Metro Detroit community. Watch more from Local 4 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClickOnDetroitLocal4WDIV/videos 📰 More news stories: https://www.clickondetroit.com/ ▶️ Watch Local 4 News live: https://www.clickondetroit.com/live/ 📩 Sign up for Local 4 newsletters: https://www.clickondetroit.com/account/newsletters/
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Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn draws record crowd at Little Caesars Arena

DETROIT – Claressa Shields’ bout against longtime rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena drew nearly 18,000 spectators, which is the most in the venue’s history for a boxing event. The event promoted by Salita Promotions in partnership with Wynn Records and co-promoted by 313 Presents was a star-studded evening in front of a packed house at Little Caesars Arena. Shields broke her own attendance record set in July 2025 against Lani Daniels, where 15,600 tickets were sold...
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How to watch Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn heavyweight title fight

Claressa Shields’ showdown with Franchon Crews-Dezurn for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship streams live on boxing streaming provider, DAZN on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. The full fight card taking place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI will air live globally on DAZN at 8 p.m. Viewers must make an account and subscribe to DAZN on the website. The earlier portion of the card beginning at 4:30 p.m., which was originally going to be non-televised, is now streaming live on Zeus Network. F...
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Live updates: Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn fight in Detroit

DETROIT – Claressa Shields is set to take on Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Sunday, Feb. 22, at Little Caesars Arena in Downtown Detroit. The fight card began at 4:30 p.m. featuring rising prospects and contenders along with five women’s bouts including Samantha Worthington, Sardius Simmons, Lance Smith, Jasmine Hampton, Savannah Tini, Jaquan McElroy and Shannel Butler. This portion of the card is streaming live on Zeus Network. The next portion of the card including Pryce Taylor, Che Kenneally, Dan...
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Tensions erupt into brawl at Shields, Crews-Dezurn weigh-in

Tensions erupted into a brawl at the weigh-in for Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn ahead of their highly anticipated Undisputed Heavyweight Title showdown. Shields and Crew-Dezurn successfully made weight ahead of their Undisputed Heavyweight Title fight set for Feb. 22 but tensions flared during the final stare down. When the fighters came face-to-face, things got heated as Crews-Dezurn leaned forward into Shields’ face and Shields pushed Crews-Dezurn. After that, both fighters’ se...
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Shields, Crews-Dezurn face off at press conference before heavyweight title fight in Detroit

DETROIT – Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn came face-to-face at the final press conference before their showdown for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Title on Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena. The press conference on Feb. 19 heard remarks from sports radio host Ronnie Duncan, Head of Salita Promotions Dmitriy Salita, President of 313Presents Howard Handler, CEO of Wynn Records Ruben Branson, CEO of SMT Financial Djhonia Selph, rapper Papoose, Shields and Crews-Dezurn. “Detroit has bee...
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Controversy emerges as UCLA coach ejects player mid-game vs. MSU

EAST LANSING – UCLA Head Coach Mick Cronin ejected his own player after a flagrant foul near the end of the game against Michigan State on Feb. 17. The foul happened with 4:26 left in the game and Michigan State was winning 77-50. Michigan State center Carson Cooper attempted a dunk on a fast break and was fouled from behind in mid-air by Steven Jamerson II. Cronin immediately punished his player by pulling him out of the game and sending him to the locker room. Jamerson II jogged out of the...
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Fight Week: Shields and Crews-Dezurn set for heavyweight showdown in Detroit

Fight week has arrived for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship clash between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn. The fighters put their preparation on display during an open media workout at Warriors boxing gym in Hollywood, Florida. The longtime rivals showcased the skill, intensity and composure they will bring into their highly anticipated rematch Sunday, Feb. 22 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, streaming live on DAZN beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The event is promoted by Sal...
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Shields, Crews-Dezurn undercard showcases Michigan talent

Claressa Shields versus Franchon Crews-Dezurn set for Feb. 22 has an undercard featuring several Michigan prospects. The night of boxing at Little Caesars Arena will showcase multiple world title fights, undefeated local contenders and five more elite and compelling women’s bouts. The event streams live on DAZN beginning at 8 p.m. Michigan’s presence runs deep throughout the undercard. Undefeated featherweight Savannah Tini of Shelby Twp. (6-0, 2 KO’s) returns following a unanimous decision vi...
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Grand Rapids native Joshua Pagan dominates in homecoming title defense

Grand Rapids native and NABO Lightweight Champion Joshua Pagan defeated Bryan Jimenez by unanimous decision in his first hometown fight, stamping his name as a formidable contender in the division. The bout on Feb. 10 was in front of an energized hometown crowd for Pagan’s first title defense against tough veteran, Jimenez. Pagan displayed the boxing prowess and ring generalship that fight fans are accustomed to seeing from him. An educated jab, timely counter right-hands and excellent footwor...
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Pistons sign Daniss Jenkins to standard NBA contract

The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Daniss Jenkins to a standard NBA contract. The terms of the deal were not officially disclosed by the Pistons but according to ESPN, the deal is a two-year contract with a team option for 2026-2027. In a related move, the Pistons have waived recent trade acquisition Dario Saric. The deal comes days after Jenkins reached the 50-game limit for a two-way player against the New York Knicks on Feb. 6. After the game, Jenkins was to be converted to a standard co...
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Pistons to convert Jenkins to standard NBA contract

Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon says he plans to convert two-way guard Daniss Jenkins to a standard NBA contract by Monday, Feb. 9 As a two-way player, Jenkins is allowed 50 games as an active roster player before he must be converted to a standard contract or sent back to the G-League. Jenkins was unavailable in the Pistons’ game against the Wizards on Feb. 5 but is available against the Knicks on Feb. 6, which is his 50th game on the roster. Langdon spoke to media b...
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Michigan State’s Ugochukwu to undergo season-ending foot surgery

Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo announced sophomore guard Divine Ugochukwu will miss the remainder of the season due to a foot injury. Ugochukwu suffered the injury in Michigan State’s 76-73 loss against Minnesota on Feb. 4, and will have surgery next week. Izzo said Ugochukwu will be able to return in the spring after he recovers from surgery. The sophomore guard recently worked his way into the starting lineup by becoming a steady ball handler that could contribute solid outside shooting...
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Grand Rapids native Pagan set for first NABO Title defense in hometown

Undefeated lightweight Joshua “JJ” Pagan will defend his NABO lightweight title for the first time on Feb. 10 against Brian Jimenez in a hometown bout at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids. The event is promoted by Salita Promotions, and will stream on the global home of boxing, DAZN at 8pm ET. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster’s website. The bout represents a pivotal moment in Pagan’s (14-0, 5 KO’s) career. The stakes are higher, but the preparation remains...
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Michigan State’s comeback falls short in 76-73 loss vs. Minnesota

Michigan State’s valiant late-game comeback efforts fell short in a 76-73 loss against Minnesota. The Spartans started the game slow and dug themselves into a hole early. Minnesota led 32-21 at halftime. Michigan State outscored the Golden Gophers 52-44 in the second half but the early deficit was too much to overcome. The Spartans trailed by as much as 16 with only four minutes remaining in the game. Michigan State went on a 20-6 run late in the game which cut the deficit to two points with...
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Tom Izzo considers benching Fears Jr. amid dirty play controversy

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is weighing whether to bench starting point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. amid controversy over a technical foul where he kicked a Minnesota player in between the legs. The foul happened during the second half of Michigan State’s 76-73 loss against Minnesota. Fears Jr. got fouled by Langston Reynolds and Fears flailed his right leg in an upwards motion, hitting Reynolds in between his legs. Officials reviewed the play and called a technical foul on Fears Jr., who was the...
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