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From Boxing Champion to MMA Fighter: Savannah Marshall’s New Challenge

Savannah Marshall, the undisputed super-middleweight boxing champion, is venturing into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Read about her journey, training with top UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall, and her plans for her MMA debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL).

Key Points
Savannah Marshall, the undisputed super-middleweight boxing champion, is transitioning to MMA with the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
She is training alongside top UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall and is excited about the opportunity to compete in a new sport.
Marshall hopes to show that she is an all-round fighter and pave the way for other boxers in MMA.
She is looking forward to a potential rematch with Claressa Shields, who defeated her in a boxing bout last year.
Marshall plans to have another boxing fight in March before making her MMA debut in June or July.

Savannah Marshall, the undisputed super-middleweight boxing champion, is embarking on a new challenge in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). After winning the title against Franchon Crews-Dezurn, Marshall is now training with top UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall and preparing for her MMA debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) . In an interview with Sky Sports, Marshall expressed her excitement about the opportunity and her admiration for MMA fighters. While acknowledging that she is still a novice in the sport, Marshall hopes to prove herself as an all-round fighter and pave the way for other boxers in MMA. She is also looking forward to a potential rematch with Claressa Shields, who defeated her in a boxing bout last year and has already competed in PFL. Marshall’s journey in MMA is set to begin next year, following her recovery from a hand injury. She plans to have another boxing fight in March before entering the SmartCage in June or July.