Sav some of that! Marshall in MMA bid

Published date03 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
The Hartlepool Super Middleweight world champion will be the main event at the Utilita Arena. She will be switching out the 16oz gloves for far lighter 8oz ones

In addition to Marshall's debut, the 2024 PFL Europe Regular Season continues, with Bantamweights and Women's Flyweight beginning their "Path to Greatness" and looking to secure spots in the PFL Europe Playoffs this September.

Participants and match-ups are due to be announced shortly.

Peter Murray, PFL CEO, said: "The Professional Fighters League prides itself on having the best athletes in the world on its roster and on June 8, PFL welcomes boxing world champion and combat sports Icon Savannah Marshall to the SmartCage for her MMA debut, where she will compete in front of her hometown fans in Newcastle."

He also said: "Savannah and Claressa Shields competed in one of the most-watched women's boxing match-ups in history when they first fought, and now with Savannah's MMA debut, the two are on a collision course for a rematch wearing 4oz gloves and settling the score in the PFL SmartCage."

Marshall, the IBF, WBA...

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