Women’s super middleweight boxing champion Savannah Marshall is set to make her MMA debut in June. Learn more about her transition to mixed martial arts and the potential rematch with Claressa Shields.
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Savannah Marshall | 13-1, 10 KOs |
| Claressa Shields | 2-1, 1 KO |
Savannah Marshall, the reigning women’s super middleweight boxing champion, is set to make her highly anticipated MMA debut on June 8 at PFL Europe Newcastle in England. Marshall, a 32-year-old fighter from England, made history by winning all four belts at 168 pounds with a majority-decision victory over Franchon Crews Dezurn in July. This remarkable achievement came after her only career defeat, a decision loss to Claressa Shields in October 2022. In the PFL, Marshall will compete at lightweight. Shields, who has a record of 2-1 with one finish in MMA, made her PFL debut in June 2021 and secured a victory before experiencing a decision setback in October of the same year. Shields recently returned to MMA with an impressive victory over Kelsey DeSantis at PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions in February, which took place in Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated MMA debut by Savannah Marshall marks a significant moment in her career as she transitions from the world of boxing to the world of mixed martial arts. Fans and critics alike eagerly await her performance in the PFL SmartCage, where she will face new challenges and potentially set the stage for a rematch with Claressa Shields.
Women’s Boxing Champion Savannah Marshall Set for MMA Debut
Savannah Marshall, the reigning women’s super middleweight boxing champion, is set to make her highly anticipated MMA debut on June 8 at PFL Europe Newcastle in England. The announcement was made by the promotion on Tuesday.
Marshall, a 32-year-old fighter from England, made history by winning all four belts at 168 pounds with a majority-decision victory over Franchon Crews Dezurn in July. This remarkable achievement came after her only career defeat, a decision loss to Claressa Shields in October 2022.
ESPN recognizes Marshall as the No. 7 pound-for-pound women’s boxer, further solidifying her status as one of the top fighters in the sport.
PFL CEO Peter Murray expressed excitement about the potential rematch between Marshall and Shields, stating, "Savannah and Claressa Shields competed in one of the most-watched women’s boxing matchups in history when they first fought. Now, with Savannah’s MMA debut, the two are on a collision course for a rematch wearing four-ounce gloves and settling the score in the PFL SmartCage."
In the PFL, Marshall will compete at lightweight. Shields, who has a record of 2-1 with one finish in MMA, made her PFL debut in June 2021 and secured a victory before experiencing a decision setback in October of the same year.
Shields recently returned to MMA with an impressive victory over Kelsey DeSantis at PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions in February, which took place in Saudi Arabia.
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Savannah Marshall | 13-1, 10 KOs |
| Claressa Shields | 2-1, 1 KO |
This highly anticipated MMA debut by Savannah Marshall marks a significant moment in her career as she transitions from the world of boxing to the world of mixed martial arts. Fans and critics alike eagerly await her performance in the PFL SmartCage, where she will face new challenges and potentially set the stage for a rematch with Claressa Shields.
