How the Silent Assassin is ready to make some big noise.
Savannah Marshall has signed for Matchroom Boxing and hopes it will be the springboard to world glory.
The undefeated 28-year-old had won the WBA Inter-continental super-middleweight title under Mick Hennessy and Channel 5 last year, but has been seen only once this year.
Team-mate Hughie Fury’s transfer to Matchroom and Sky rather suggested a move for Marshall would make sense.
And so it has proved with Matchroom today announcing the signing of Britain’s first ever female amateur World Champion.
“I couldn’t be happier to announce I’m teaming up with Matchroom Boxing and Sky Sports, alongside my team mate Hughie Fury and many other great fighters,” said Marshall.
“I am blessed to be back working with Adam Smith who mentored me though my achievements in Team GB.
“I’d like to thank my coach Peter Fury, Mick Hennessy, Eddie Hearn not forgetting MTK for making this dream a reality.
“With this platform I aim to show the boxing World another level to female boxing.”
The Hartlepool fighter has won all six of her professional bouts but is keen to get a move on towards full world honours.
And promoter Eddie Hearn is keen to make that happen, with a clash with unbeaten American Claressa Shields having the potential of being the biggest female confrontation ever.
“I’m delighted to welcome Savannah to the team, it’s another great signing,” said Hearn.
“I watched Savannah in the GB squad where she was an exceptional amateur winning gold at the World Championships and also represented GB in the 2012 Olympic Games.
“As a pro she has been faultless and is almost ready to take her shot at a World title.
“There are some great fights out there for her, particularly Claressa Shields, who she defeated as an amateur.
“Claressa has been a driving force behind the women’s game and a rematch between the two would be great to watch.”
The aforementioned Adam Smith, Head of Sky Sports Boxing, says the satellite giants can’t wait to show the former Headland ABC star.
“We’re absolutely delighted that the next stage of Savannah Marshall’s exciting career will be shown on Sky Sports,” he said.
“I know Savannah well, she was a Sky Sports Scholar for four years, and she’s a fantastic talent.
“Savannah now has a perfect platform to showcase her skills with Sky Sports and Matchroom Boxing.
“Eddie has already guided Katie Taylor to undisputed World title glory – and now we’ll also be following Savannah’s rise towards a World title fight.”
