Savannah Marshall vs Crews-Dezurn LIVE: Result as Briton claims undisputed titles with decision win

Re-live updates from the undisputed-title fight and its undercard in Manchester

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Savannah Marshall became undisputed super-middleweight champion with a narrow decision win over Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Saturday.

Two of the judges in Manchester scored the bout for Marshall, while the other had the main event as a draw – enough for the Briton to take all the major belts from Crews-Dezurn.

Marshall entered the fight on the back of a points defeat by Claressa Shields in October – the first professional loss of the 32-year-old’s career, and a result with which Marshall lost the WBO middleweight title as her rival became undisputed in the division. But Marshall got back on track on Saturday, moving up in weight and reaping the rewards as she overcame a tough start to beat a tricky, physical opponent at the AO Arena.

Re-live updates from the main-event fight, and its undercard, below.

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Marshall vs Crews-Dezurn LIVE

• Marshall def. Crews-Dezurn via majority decision (95-95, 99-92, 97-93)
• Briton takes undisputed super-middleweight titles from American in Manchester
• Marshall bounces back from her first pro loss – a defeat by Claressa Shields
• New champion calls for Shields rematch as rival watches on from ringside

[1 July 2023 23:52 · Alex Pattle]

Savannah Marshall defeats Franchon Crews-Dezurn

Read our full main-event report, right here:

[1 July 2023 23:33 · Alex Pattle]

Savannah Marshall defeats Franchon Crews-Dezurn

Marshall suggests that it would be good to do the rematch with Crews-Dezurn at super-middleweight, rather than at middleweight where their first fight was contested.

Promoter Ben Shalom also calls for the rematch to take place at super-middle.

[1 July 2023 23:30 · Alex Pattle]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE

[1 July 2023 23:28 · Alex Pattle]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE

Savannah Marshall def. Franchon Crews-Dezurn via majority decision (95-95, 99-92, 97-93).

AND NEW! Marshall does in fact get it done! She takes the undisputed super-middleweight titles from Crews-Dezurn!

Indy Sport agrees with that first scorecard, but either way, it was a great effort from Marshall amid some tricky opposition from the American!

[1 July 2023 23:25 · Alex Pattle]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE

Round 10

A lot of holding in the final round! We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards.

[1 July 2023 23:23 · Alex Pattle]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE

Round 9

Marshall lands a series of clean shots, and the Manchester crowd voices its appreciation of her work!

Marshall with some solid left hooks to the body now! Another fine round from the Briton.

Indy Sport now has Crews-Dezurn 5-4 up in terms of rounds (86-85 on points), with one round left...

[1 July 2023 23:19 · Alex Pattle]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE

Round 8

Three rounds to go!

An uppercut is on point for Crews-Dezurn, but Marshall replies with some good work of her own on the inside.

The referee now calls a timeout for excessive holding from both men.

We’re back under way, and Marshall lands a nice right cross to the head before targeting the body with hooks!

That’s a decent round from Marshall. Indy Sport, however, has Crews-Dezurn 5-3 up, meaning Marshall would need to win these last two rounds for a draw.

Maybe we’re being harsh on the challenger, though; this one could be even, or even slightly in Marshall’s favour. We’ll soon find out, unless there’s a finish...

[1 July 2023 23:16 · Alex Pattle]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE

Round 7

Marshall’s accuracy is improving. She buries a left uppercut into the midriff of Crews-Dezurn.

Shields can be heard shouting advice to Crews-Dezurn from ringside!

A sloppy exchange here, but Marshall does get through with a left hook up top!

[1 July 2023 23:12 · Alex Pattle]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE

Round 6

Per Sky, the viewers at home have Marshall four rounds ahead. Claressa Shields, at ringside, had Crews-Dezurn 3-0 up after three rounds... Indy Sport has Crews-Dezurn leading by three rounds to two.

Marshall with a good spell, but Crews-Dezurn retaliates with a left hook to the body. Marshall then ducks onto a left hook to the head.

Both women land clean punches upstairs now!

[1 July 2023 23:10 · Alex Pattle]

Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE