Marshall activates her rematch clause to face Claressa Shields again

Savannah Marshall confirms she HAS activated her rematch clause to face Claressa Shields again after their epic first brawl – as the Geordie says she wants the fight to take place at St James’ Park next summer

  • Claressa Shields beat Savannah Marshall at the O2 Arena in October
  • Marshall has now activated her rematch clause, and wants to fight Shields again
  • Marshall is hopeful the rematch will take place at Newcastle’s St James’ Park 

Savannah Marshall has revealed she has activated her rematch clause to fight Claressa Shields once again in 2023.

Marshall and Shields went toe-to-toe at the O2 Arena in October, with the American coming out on top to earn a hard-fought unanimous decision.

But Marshall still believes she can beat her bitter rival, and the 31-year-old Geordie hopes to have home advantage once more, with the fight being earmarked for Newcastle’s home ground, St James’ Park.

Claressa Shields beat Savannah Marshall in their eagerly-anticipated fight in October

Marshall has confirmed she has activated her rematch clause to fight Shields again in 2023

‘I know Sky are really keen, and BOXXER, to get the rematch at St James’ Park in the summer,’ Marshall told Soccer AM on Saturday morning.

‘It would be in the summer so it doesn’t clash with the football season.’

The first fight was a huge occasion for British boxing as it headlined an all women’s card, and it appears that the rematch will be even bigger if St James’ Park is the venue chosen.

St James’ Park has a capacity of over 52,000, meaning this could be the highest attended fight ever in women’s boxing.

The fight could take place at Newcastle’s St James’ Park which has a capacity of over 52,000

Marshall and Shields’ rivalry dates back over a decade after the Brit beat Shields in the amateurs in 2012.

Shields has not lost since then, picking up two Olympic gold medals in 2012 and 2016, and then winning world titles in three different weight classes after turning professional.

The 27-year-old is the self-proclaimed GWOAT (Greatest Woman Of All Time), and avenged her loss to Marshall two months ago.

With the score currently level at 1-1 in terms of victories between the pair, it seems that fans could get to see the decider next year. 




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