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
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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Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE
Marshall’s professional record stands at 12-1 (10 knockouts), while Crews-Dezurn is 8-1 (2 KOs) as a pro.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE
Now here comes Crews-Dezurn!
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE
Marshall is making her way to the ring! Main-event time!
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE
Crews-Dezurn is not only a skilled boxer but also a capable singer, and a fashion designer!
Multi-talented, is the “Heavy-Hitting Diva”.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE
Marshall, 32, was unbeaten until she suffered a decision loss to Claressa Shields in October.
With that result, American Shields took the WBO middleweight title from the Briton and became undisputed in the division.
Now, Marshall gets another shot at becoming undisputed, as she challenges Crews-Dezurn – a friend and compatriot of Shields – for her super-middleweight belts.
Like Marshall, 36-year-old Crews-Dezurn suffered the only loss of her pro career against Shields, back in 2016.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE
Next up, it’s the main event!
Former middleweight champion Savannah Marshall challenges Franchon Crews-Derzurn for the undisputed titles at super-middleweight.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE: Ben Whittaker lands late TKO
Belujsky is frustrated, and to be fair to him, he was lucid. Perhaps that was a slightly early stoppage.
Ben Whittaker def. Vladimir Belujsky via eighth-round TKO (1:49).
Before we get to the main event, here’s a look back at our exclusive interview with Whittaker from earlier this week:
Ben Whittaker on his life-changing moment: ‘I was bleeding and crying’
The Team GB Olympic medalist continues his budding professional career on Saturday
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs Savannah Marshall LIVE: Ben Whittaker in action
Round 8
Final round! Whittaker skips to the centre of the ring to meet Belujsky.
Belujsky keeps fighting, snapping a few jabs out at his taller opponent.
Hard left hooks by Whittaker now; that’s been his most effective shot over the last couple of rounds.
Eventually Belujsky starts to wobble after a right hand! He shakes his head at Whittaker, but he is hurt!
He holds the Briton, but the pair soon separate... and – amid more offence from Whittaker – the referee waves this one off!
Whittaker with a TKO win in the final round!
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