Savannah Marshall’s coach has labelled the unbeaten Hartlepool boxer the “complete fighter” as she prepares for her first bout of the year.
The 27-year-old WBA inter-continental title holder will box over six rounds in Manchester on Saturday May 25.
Marshall is one of the chief support acts at the Victoria Warehouse where Hughie Fury returns after his world title eliminator defeat in October.
Fury is the headline act against undefeated Canadian Chris ‘The Natural’ Norrad in a 12-round International heavyweight contest, live on Channel 5, as he looks to get back into world contention.
And Hughie’s coach, and dad, Peter expects this to be the start of a huge year for his unbeaten super-middleweight.
“She is going to be a spectacular addition to women’s boxing,” said Peter who trains Hughie and Savannah in Bolton.
“Savannah doesn’t mess around. She’s spiteful in her punches, exciting, always looks to break opponents down.
“Believe me, she carries genuine knockout power.
“She also has a very good work rate and is an excellent technician.
“For me, she ticks all the boxes, a complete fighter. I can’t fault her.”
Marshall appears destined for a clash with undisputed world middleweight champion, Claressa Shields.
The brash American holds all the main titles and called out the 2012 world amateur champ following her win over Christina Hammer last month.
Unlike Shields, Marshall prefers to do her talking in the ring, hence the ‘Silent Assassin’ moniker.
“Though Savannah’s a very private girl, she’s growing as an individual and she’s now very keen to ask me questions,” said Peter.
“She’s a really good student of the game.
“She listens intently and is always happy to experiment with new stuff and improve further.
“The old shyness has gone.
“Now she knows what she wants and where she’s going. She’ll definitely fight for a world title in the next 12 months.”
No opponent has yet been announced for the Hennessy Sports-promoted event.
“We’ve got her a nice six-twos tune-up on May 25th,” he added.
“If we can get her another four or five fights before this year’s through, she’ll be ready for any of the middleweight or super-middleweight world champions early next year at the latest. She’ll be a multi-weight world champion.
“I’d give her an excellent chance against Claressa Shields. Why not? She’s beaten her before (en route to her world amateur gold in 2012).
‘Trust me, Savannah’s the next big thing in English boxing!”
Words: Roy Kelly Picture: Tom Collins/ Hartlepool Life
