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Savannah Marshall vs Femke Hermans LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates and how to watch online tonight

Re-live round-by-round updates of all the action in Newcastle

Alex Pattle
Combat Sports Correspondent
Saturday 02 April 2022 23:38 BST
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Savannah Marshall stopped Femke Hermans in the final second of the third round
Savannah Marshall stopped Femke Hermans in the final second of the third round (Action Images via Reuters)

Savannah Marshall retained her WBO middleweight title and moved a step closer to a seismic unification bout with Claressa Shields by knocking out Femke Hermans on Saturday.

Hartlepool fighter Marshall dropped her Belgian challenger in the final second of the third round, flooring Hermans with a short left hook to end the contest, retain her title and remain unbeaten at 12-0 with 10 knockouts. Marshall’s victory at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle was observed by Shields, the American watching on from the front row as Marshall handed Hermans the first stoppage loss of the Belgian’s career. Shields, meanwhile, previously went the distance with Hermans.

A unification bout between Marshall and unified champion Shields is now expected to take place this summer, with Boxxer chief Ben Shalom saying “late June, early July” is the target. Marshall told Sky Sports: “Claressa can’t handle my power. I believe I severely hurt Claressa.” Shields responded: “She’s gonna have trouble with me, and she’s definitely not gonna knock me out. Femke was able to make her miss, and I’m ten times faster than Femke, so what do you think I’m gonna do?”

Re-live updates from Savannah Marshall vs Femke Hermans and the event’s undercard, below.

Marshall vs Hermans

Savannah Marshall def. Femke Hermans via third-round knockout (3:00).

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:38

Marshall vs Hermans

Shields applauds Marshall at ringside.

In the ring, Marshall and Hermans embrace.

Hermans had never been stopped before.

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:37

Marshall vs Hermans

Hermans is back on her feet, which is great to see.

An emphatic finish by Marshall and a clear message to Shields, who went the distance with Hermans.

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:35

Marshall vs Hermans

Round 3

Marshall backs up Hermans and connects with a combination before rolling a punch from the Belgian beautifully.

Marshall is increasing the pressure now. Hermans’ back is against the ropes and she’s eating right straights...

DOWN SHE GOES! A left hook absolutely floors Hermans!

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:33

Marshall vs Hermans

Round 2

Marshall flicks out some almost lazy jabs before firing off a right straight that seems to land.

The women clinch briefly. Hermans with some wild hooks after the pair separate.

Marshall is landing her jab almost at will right now.

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:29

Marshall vs Hermans

Round 1

Marshall looks nice and loose early on. Her lead hand is low and she’s leaning forward and back and side to side as Hermans tries to establish a jab.

Marshall is having more success with her own jab, though she’s holding off throwing much more than that.

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:26

Marshall vs Hermans

Champion Marshall is 11-0 with 9 knockouts. Challenger Hermans is 12-3 with 5 knockouts.

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:23

Marshall vs Hermans

It’s time... Savannah Marshall vs Femke Hermans!

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:14

Marshall vs Hermans

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:08

Marshall vs Hermans

Alex Pattle2 April 2022 22:08

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