Savannah Marshall intends to return to boxing in 2025 and pursue a rematch with Claressa Shields, all the best way as much as the heavyweight division.
Marshall’s solely defeat in skilled boxing got here towards long-time rival Shields in a significant 2022 contest.
In 2023, the Briton grew to become the undisputed super-middleweight world champion along with her victory over Franchon Crews-Dezurn however did not field in any respect final 12 months as she transitioned to MMA and competed in PFL.
However she is planning her return to boxing in 2025. She needs to chase a rematch with Shields, and is very wanting to battle the American celebrity for a heavyweight world title.
Shields is combating Danielle Perkins for the WBC, WBO and IBF heavyweight championships on February 2.
Marshall expects Shields to win that bout and would welcome a heavyweight title battle along with her nice rival.
“I think I’ll follow suit with Claressa, go up,” Marshall instructed Sky Sports activities. “Hopefully that sets up that fight again.”
It is the battle Marshall needs greater than every other and doubtlessly making it for an undisputed heavyweight championship can be all of the extra interesting.
“I went over to MMA hoping to catch her there, that hasn’t materialised,” Marshall mentioned. “Get a fight in March and then hopefully her in the summer.
“Measurement-wise, I am most likely the largest on the market anyway, top, frame-wise. The pool’s so shallow, with competitors. I may carry light-heavy, heavyweight. It is not likely a problem.”
She believes boxing Shields at heavyweight could give her advantages. Marshall said: “I’m [bigger than her]. And hopefully it should gradual her down a bit! In order that’s a plus.
“It’s the biggest fight out there for us both.”
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Claressa Shields appeared at Savannah Marshall’s post-fight press convention to let her know she’s able to battle her once more
Marshall additionally believes that her new experiences with MMA will make her a extra harmful boxer.
“I was in a time in my career where I needed a bit of a change. I’ve boxed for a long, long time, I’ve boxed for about 23 years,” she mentioned. “I think wrestling and grappling is the best form of S&C you can get, I’ve never been so strong. I’ve never been so fit.”
However she added: “I know where I went wrong [in the first Shields fight]. I know the mistakes I made. And look, I think it was an exciting fight the first one, so let’s make the second one even more entertaining.”
Shields’ promoter, Dmitry Salita has invited Marshall to be ringside for Shields’ subsequent battle.
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Highlights as Savannah Marshall beats Franchon Crews-Dezurn by majority choice to develop into undisputed super-middleweight world champion
“The rivalry between Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall has a rich history. It pushed Claressa to travel thousands of miles to avenge her only defeat, delivering an incredible performance in one of the best fights I’ve ever witnessed,” Salita instructed Sky Sports activities.
“Their story transcends the ring, with Savannah even featured in Claressa’s movie, ‘The Fire Inside,’ which has been making waves in the US and will soon be shown in the UK.
“The movie’s publicity and storytelling are priceless, providing new followers a deeper connection to ladies’s boxing. This not solely enhances the game but additionally makes the rematch – or slightly, the trilogy – much more compelling, with the potential for world crossover enchantment.
“We are inviting Savannah to be ringside for Claressa’s fight on February 2 in Flint, and we’re eager to discuss making the professional rematch a reality in the second quarter of 2025.”
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