Savannah Marshall officially activates rematch clause with Claressa shields

 

Former middleweight world champion Savannah Marshall confirms she has officially activated a rematch clause with now undisputed middleweight champion of the world Claressa Shields.

The pair topped an historic all female card back in October, with Shields taking a unanimous decision victory over the brit in a one-sided affair. There were no immediate calls for a rematch initially but after having time to reflect Marshall now activates the rematch with next summer a realistic target.

St James Park in Newcastle is being touted as a potential venue for the rematch, a 52,000-capacity stadium which could host a monumental rematch and show the true power of the woman’s side of Boxing.

Shields team seemingly turned their attention to a fight with unified super-welterweight champion Natasha Jonas, however the rematch with Marshall may prove to be a road block in allowing that fight to happen.