Savannah Marshall’s blended martial arts (MMA) debut has been booked for PFL Europe on June 8, 2024 in her hometown of Newcastle, England. Skilled Fighters League (PFL) introduced that Marshall will headline the occasion in a Light-weight battle in opposition to an opponent that might be revealed at a later date.
The present WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring feminine Tremendous-Middleweight boxing champion signed with PFL in Aug. 2023, only one month after profitable her titles. Marshall holds a file of 13-1 and 10 knockouts along with her lone defeat coming by the hands of Claressa Shields who, curiously sufficient, additionally competes for PFL.
Clearly, the promotion would love nothing greater than to sooner or later e-book a battle between Marshall and Shields contained in the SmartCage, however for now the powers that be want “The Silent Murderer” get her ft moist in MMA earlier than she finally will get paired in opposition to “The GWOAT,” who has a 2-1 file in MMA.
“The Skilled Fighters League prides itself on having the most effective athletes on the earth on its roster and on June 8, PFL welcomes boxing world champion and fight sports activities Icon Savannah Marshall to the SmartCage for her MMA debut, the place she’s going to compete in entrance of her hometown followers in Newcastle,” stated PFL CEO Peter Murray.
“Savannah and Claressa Shields competed in one of many most-watched girls’s boxing matchups in historical past after they first fought, and now with Savannah’s MMA debut, the 2 are on a collision course for a rematch carrying 4 ounce gloves and settling the rating within the PFL SmartCage.”
The occasion may even function the continuation of the PFL Europe season, which is able to see the ladies Bantamweights and Flyweights seeking to safe spots within the playoffs in September.
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