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Savannah Marshall’s successful pro debut sets up MMA rematch with boxing rival Claressa Shields

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:32:19 +0000

It looks like Savannah Marshall will have a shot to avenge a loss in the near future. Undisputed super middleweight women’s boxing champion Marshall (1-0) made her MMA debut Saturday in the main event of 2024 PFL Europe 2 and finished Mirela Vargas (1-3) in the first round at Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England. Afterward, Claressa Shields entered the cage for a friendly and playful faceoff – but one that also could be very serious for both fighters soon. In 2022, Shields and Marshall became the first female boxers to headline a major show in the U.K., and Shields took a unanimous decision to become the undisputed middleweight champ

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Boxing champion Savannah Marshall scores first-round TKO in MMA debut at 2024 PFL Europe 2

BAD MMA News — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:31:35 +0000

Undisputed boxing champion Savannah Marshall can now call herself an undefeated professional mixed martial artist. In the main event of 2024 PFL Europe 2, Marshall made her MMA debut against Mirela Vargas at Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England, in a 160-pound catchweight bout. As expected, Marshall (1-0) displayed beautiful striking, leading to a first-round TKO at 4:27

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Photos: 2024 PFL Europe 2 faceoffs at St. James Park in Newcastle

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 02:27:36 +0000

Check out these photos of the 2024 PFL Europe 2 fighter faceoffs at St. James Par, how of Newcastle United F.C. in Newcastle ahead of the event, which features the professional MMA debut of boxing champion Savannah Marshall . (Photos courtesy of PFL)

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Savannah Marshall starts in on new MMA journey with hope for eventual Claressa Shields rematch

BAD MMA News — Fri, 24 May 2024 14:39:35 +0000

Ahead of her pro MMA debut, Savannah Marshall no doubt is focused on who’s directly in front of her. But don’t think for a minute she’s not big-picturing her transition to MMA with an eye on the only woman to beat her in the boxing ring: Claressa Shields. Marshall (0-0) next month has her pro debut against Mirela Vargas (1-2) to headline PFL Europe 2 in Newcastle, England. And if she can get through that, well, she’ll find herself conveniently in the same PFL promotion as Shields (2-1), who outpointed her in a 2022 boxing match. But first, she has to just make a smooth crossover to a new sport. “Training has been hard – real hard,” Marshall told PFL Europe.

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Savannah Marshall signed with PFL for Claressa Shields rematch: ‘The goal is to make a build-up’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:48:30 +0000

It’s no coincidence Savannah Marshall ended in the same MMA promotion as boxing rival Claressa Shields . In October 2022, Shields defeated Marshall in the ring. But in a cage, it remains to be seen who would remain supreme. If all goes according to plan, fight fans should expect the rematch to take place under the PFL banner. In fact, that’s the driving factor as to why Marshall is transitioning to MMA. “That’s the goal,” Marshall recently told MMA Junkie.

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Savannah Marshall’s MMA debut opponent revealed as full 2024 PFL Europe 2 lineup announced

BAD MMA News — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:36:43 +0000

British boxing champion Savannah Marshall l’s opponent for her debut in mixed martial arts has been revealed – and it’s someone right at her level. The PFL announced Monday that Marshall will meet Brazilian Mirela Vargas at 2024 PFL Europe 2. The event, which will be headlined by Marshall’s debut, is set for June 8 at Utilita Arena in New Castle, England. Vargas, 26, is 1-2 as a professional fighter. She won her pro debut in 2021 by 12-second knockout, but then she didn’t compete again until 2023, losing by submission in both bouts under the Iron Man MMA banner

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Boxing champion Savannah Marshall set for PFL debut

BAD MMA News — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:43:57 +0000

Savannah Marshall ’s plan to dive into MMA has been apparent for almost a year. Now she has a date and location set for her first competition. The PFL announced Tuesday that Marshall (0-0) will headline 2024 PFL Europe 2 on June 8 at Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England, although an opponent for Marshall’s debut has not been determined

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PFL signs boxing champ Savannah Marshall, rival of Claressa Shields, to multiyear contract

BAD MMA News — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:26:56 +0000

The PFL continues to make an impact in the women’s boxing world by adding another champion to its roster as the promotion on Tuesday announced the signing of British standout Savannah Marshall . The addition of Marshall, who became undisputed super-middleweight champ by beating Franchón Crews-Dezurn on July 1 , is accompanied by the official launch of PFLW, which the promotion said “will put the focus on women in combat sports while continuing the PFL’s fighter first merit-based approach to MMA.” “It’s an exciting time for PFL as we officially launch PFLW, and the addition of Savannah Marshall strengthens the best global roster of women in combat sports,” PFL CEO Peter Murray said in a statement. “PFLW is committed to the empowerment and equality of all female athletes and provides a dedicated platform for women to become PFL MMA champions.” Said Marshall: “I am thrilled to begin my journey in MMA with The Professional Fighters League. I am proud to join the most talented female combat sports athletes in the world and continue to raise the profile of women in sports through PFLW.” Marshall’s signing comes on the heels of the PFL signing Amanda Serrano and re-signing Claressa Shields to deals earlier this month

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