Savannah Marshall announces her MMA debut in the Professional Fighters League, driven by her desire to face Claressa Shields in the cage. Marshall became the undisputed super-middleweight champion after defeating Franchon Crews-Dezurn. Her decision comes as a response to her first career defeat against Shields on an all-female card. The rivalry between Marshall and Shields began in their amateur ranks.
Savannah Marshall recently announced her decision to make her MMA debut in the Professional Fighters League . Her main motivation behind this move is the prospect of a meeting with Claressa Shields in the cage. Marshall became the undisputed super-middleweight champion after defeating Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Manchester. This victory was her response to suffering her first career defeat at the hands of Shields on an all-female card in October 2022.
The rivalry between Marshall and Shields dates back to their amateur ranks, with Marshall being the only one to defeat Shields
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