As it happened: Marshall claims super-middleweight undisputed title (2024)

1. Posted at 22:54 1 Jul 202322:54 1 Jul 2023

   Thank you and good night!

   Natasha Jonas is now a two-weight champion.

   The Liverpudlian got the ball rolling with a very accomplished performance to beat Kandi Wyatt by TKO in round eight.

   Showboating Ben Whittaker didn't disappoint as he sealed an eighth round stoppage win against Vladimir Belujsky to move to 4-0.

   And finally, Savannah Marshall is the new undisputed super-middleweight champion.

   She looks on track for a rematch with Claressa Shields following a majority decision victory against Franchon Crews-Dezurn.

   Marshall is just the second English boxer, male or female, to be an undisputed champion in the four-belt era.

   Not a bad night's work in all.

   Catch you on the next one!

2. Posted at 22:51 1 Jul 202322:51 1 Jul 2023

   'I think we all know what is next'

   Marshall beats Crews-Dezurn by majority decision

   Promoter Ben Shalom, speaking to Sky Sports: "I feel this is Savannah Marshall's weight where she is most comfortable, she deserves it and has put in everything. What is next, well I think we all know what is next.

   "The fight against Claressa Shields would have to be at super middleweight. That is where Savannah Marshall is the best fighter in the world we believe."

3. Posted at 22:47 1 Jul 202322:47 1 Jul 2023

   Joy and despair...

   

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4. Posted at 22:43 1 Jul 202322:43 1 Jul 2023

   'If it is there and she wants it I will give it to Shields'

   Marshall beats Crews-Dezurn by majority decision

   Undisputed super-middleweight champion Savannah Marshall, speaking to Sky Sports: "I just want to thank everyone who came out and bought a ticket. As if you didn't buy tickets I wouldn't be in this position. She is a tough, tough women.

   "I thought she came on stronger, some of the rounds were close but I felt landed the better shots."

   On a rematch against Claressa Shields: "If it is there and she wants it I will give it to her.

   "I am sure she will try and unify the division. I don't think I will make middleweight it is a bit of a tight squeeze but she can have a shot at super-middle."

5. Posted at 22:42 1 Jul 202322:42 1 Jul 2023

   And the new...

   Marshall beats Crews-Dezurn by majority decision

   It wasn't a masterclass but it didn't need to be from Savannah Marshall as she eventually found her groove to beat Franchon Crews-Dezurn and become the undisputed super-middleweight champion.

   Kal Sajad's report is here.

   See Also

   Savannah Marshall: Briton beats Franchon Crews-Dezurn to win undisputed super-middleweight titleSavannah Marshall beats Franchon Crews-Dezurn to become undisputed champion and set up potential Claressa Shields rematch'One clean shot' - Marshall stops Hermans in threeClaressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall results: Shields beats rival on points to become a two-time undisputed middleweight champion | Sporting News

6. Posted at 22:37 1 Jul 202322:37 1 Jul 2023

   'I'll fight her at any weight'

   Marshall beats Crews-Dezurn by majority decision

   Undisputed middleweight champion Claressa Shields on Sky Sports: "If Savannah comes to the USA I'll fight her at any weight. I already came over here [to the UK] and beat her up.

   "If she comes to the USA she will get rocked in Detroit.

   "She has a lot of weaknesses and didn't learn from her last fight against me."

7. Posted at 22:33 1 Jul 202322:33 1 Jul 2023

   Post update

   Marshall beats Crews-Dezurn by majority decision

   Savannah Marshall is giving her post-fight interview and she's looking for a rematch with Claressa Shields.

   She says "thanks for coming over, let's get it on at super-middleweight".

   It's respect all round for the beaten Franchon Crews-Dezurn, although she doesn't hang around too long after congratulating Marshall.

   

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8. Posted at 22:27 1 Jul 202322:27 1 Jul 2023

   BreakingMarshall becomes undisputed super-middleweight champion

   Marshall beats Crews-Dezurn by majority decision

   Marshall has done it!

   She takes the undisputed super-middleweight crown from Franchon Crews-Dezurn.

   The judges scored it 95-9595-9297-93, handing Marshall victory by majority draw.

   Marshall is just the second English boxer, male or female, to be an undisputed champion in the four-belt era.

   

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9. Posted at 22:25 1 Jul 202322:25 1 Jul 2023

   'I think Marshall has won'

   Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

   

   Caroline Dubois

   Olympian and pro boxer

   Savannah Marshall landed the cleaner and more precise shots. I think Marshall has won this one.

10. Posted at 22:24 1 Jul 202322:24 1 Jul 2023

    Round 10

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    They both throw everything into the final two minutes.

    Crews-Dezurn lands possibly her best punch of the night but Marshall also has success.

    Both fighters walk away with their arms raised at the bell.

    See Also

    Highlights: Savannah Marshall takes undisputed from Franchon Crews-Dezurn, eyes Claressa Shields rematch

11. Posted at 22:21 1 Jul 202322:21 1 Jul 2023

    Round nine

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    Crews-Dezurn continues to close the ditance but she's doing little once they come in close.

    Marshall is the one picking the better shots.

    We go into the final round.

    

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12. Posted at 22:18 1 Jul 202322:18 1 Jul 2023

    Post update

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    

    Caroline Dubois

    Olympian and pro boxer

    Savannah Marshall needs to keep it in the middle of the ring and stay behind her jab.

13. Posted at 22:18 1 Jul 202322:18 1 Jul 2023

    Round eight

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    A word from the referee to urge both fighters to stop clinching, they are starting to look a little tired.

    A tight round but that might have just gone Marshall's way.

    Claressa Shields can be heard telling Crews-Dezurn "You got this!" from ringside.

14. Posted at 22:15 1 Jul 202322:15 1 Jul 2023

    Round seven

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    Great pace to the contest as we are over the mid-way point.

    It's still Marshall who is coming out on top in the majority of the exchanges.

    After a slow start she will be feeling confident.

    

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15. Posted at 22:11 1 Jul 202322:11 1 Jul 2023

    Round six

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    'Oh Savannah Marshall' rings around AO Arena as the Manchester crowd get behind the home fighter.

    Initially, that seems to spur on Crews-Dezurn as she comes forward swinging but Marshall stays out of trouble and lands the cleaner shots.

    Marshall looks like she has clicked into gear.

16. Posted at 22:09 1 Jul 202322:09 1 Jul 2023

    Round five

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    Much better from Marshall as he lands a solid left-right and then follows swiftly with another right over the top.

    We haven't seen he lean on those combinations before in this contest.

    That's definitely her best round so far.

    

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17. Posted at 22:06 1 Jul 202322:06 1 Jul 2023

    Round four

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    The referee is earning his money, there's plenty of clinching.

    There's not much in this. Both land shots to the body and Marshall has a little success up top.

18. Posted at 22:04 1 Jul 202322:04 1 Jul 2023

    'It is 3-0'

    

    Claressa Shields

    Two-weight undisputed world champion

    It is 3-0 for Franchon Crews-Dezurn. I haven't seen Savannah Marshall yet.

19. Posted at 22:03 1 Jul 202322:03 1 Jul 2023

    Round three

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    From a technical point of view Marshall seems to have the edge.

    She's willing to put herself in the pocket to land and she's trying to draw Crews-Dezurn on to her right hand.

    Crews-Dezurn has the power, though, and forces Marshall to the canvas. The referee says it's not a knockdown.

20. Posted at 21:59 1 Jul 202321:59 1 Jul 2023

    Round two

    Crews-Dezurn v Marshall

    Marshall seems to have found her range now as she lands some clean shots.

    She's having some joy with the jab and a couple of right hands sneak through.

    Looks like it's a round apiece.

    

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