Savannah Marshall Defeats Franchon Crews and Other Results from Manchester By David A. Avila In a brutal and somewhat sloppy fight Savannah Marshall defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn to become the new undisputed super middleweight champion on Saturday. It was not picturesque. Fighting 100 miles from her hometown, Marshall (13-1, 10 Kos) battled her way to […]
Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Savannah Marshall Battle in Manchester and More News By David A. Avila Protecting her undisputed status with lukewarm fights was not Franchon Crews-Dezurn’s goal. She wants the danger zone. When Savannah Marshall was about to fight another undisputed champion there was Crews-Dezurn lobbying for the British fighter to meet her next. […]
Women Warriors Dominate Boxing Scene This Week By David A. Avila Top American fighters led by Claressa Shields take their titles, reputations and test their star power overseas in the United Kingdom while another fight card tests American promoters in Central America all this week. Women’s boxing is breaking barriers. Strap season arrives with […]