Savannah Marshall
Boxing
Savannah Marshall is a British professional boxer, former world champion in the super-middleweight division, and mixed martial artist, known by her nickname “The Silent Assassin.”
Born and raised in Hartlepool, Savannah discovered boxing at 12 when she joined the local Hartlepool Headland club. Known by most as Hartlepool Headland boys club, there were unsurprisingly not a lot of female boxers at the club. However, after a childhood of sparring with boys and showing she had what it took, Savannah initiated change…starting with the sign above the door.
She rose to prominence as an amateur, becoming the first British female to win World Championship gold in 2012 and a two-time Olympian.
As a professional, she held the WBO middleweight title and became an undisputed super-middleweight champion in 2023, defending her titles in front of a record crowd.
Marshall has also recently begun a career in professional mixed martial arts.
Early Career
Amateur Star: Marshall began boxing at age 12 and enjoyed an illustrious amateur career, winning gold at the 2012 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, the first for a British female boxer.
Olympics: She represented Great Britain as a two-time Olympian at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games.
Commonwealth Games: In 2014, she won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Professional Career
Debut: Marshall turned professional in 2017, signing with Floyd Mayweather Jr., and made her pro debut in Nevada.
World Championships: She held the WBO middleweight title and later became the undisputed super-middleweight world champion, unifying the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO titles in 2023.
Notable Fights
Her professional career includes historic bouts and recognized her as one of the most feared punchers in women’s boxing. Savannah is known for her rivalry with Claressa Shields.
Beyond Boxing
Mixed Martial Arts: In 2024, she also made her professional mixed martial arts debut, securing a first-round TKO.
Inspiration: Marshall is also recognized for her resilience and ability to overcome adversity, inspiring many through her journey in the sport.
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