Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall LIVE: Shields defeats Marshall by UD in scintillating boxing clash
CLARESSA SHIELDS left it all in the ring when she beat Savannah Marshall at the London O2 Arena.
Shields came out swinging and dominated the first five rounds with ease.
But Marshall found her feet after the midway point and landed some strong hits on the American,
But ultimately, Shields' determination prevailed as the new undisputed champion won the match by a unanimous decision.
- Main event RESULT: Claressa Shields def Savannah Marshall
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- TV channel: Sky Sports Arena and Main Event
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Dubois vs Koleva - R4
WOW! what a big right hand from Dubois to knock Koleva down right at the end of the fourth round.
She definitely won that round and Koleva is now looking at weak out there.
It's Duboi's for the taking.
Dubois vs Koleva
Caroline Dubois came out swinging in the first round, but Koleva held her own in the second to the surprise of many.
However, Dubois landed some crucial punches on Koleva in the third and she seemingly had the upper hand.
Let's see what happens in the fourth.
WAY TO ENTER
Claressa Shields enters the O2 in a stunning ballgown.
The self-proclaimed GWOAT looks immaculate and it seems crazy that she will soon be gloved up, smeared in grease and ready to fight for immortality.
Will the two-time Olympic champ and three-weight pro queen continue her reign?
ARTINGSTALL WINS
The 2020 Olympic bronze winner wins 60-54.
Artingstall gets her arm raised and flexes her right bicep for the growing crowd.
Sakharov might be the toughest women I have ever seen - and I have been rejected my some formidable females.
Artingstall vs Sakharov - R6
Artingstall steps back on the gas and peppers her brave prey around the body and head.
Sakharov's corner urges her on and she is positive and aggressive to the very end.
But she barely lands a punch after six and a card of 60-54 for Artingstall is expected.
Artingstall vs Sakharov - R5
Artingstall closes the fifth with a string of whipped lead southpaw uppercuts, but Sakharov's defence has somehow improved as the fight has progressed.
The Brit's Team GB corner are telling her not to get greedy and the stoppage will come.
But it looks like a points shutout in two minutes.
Artingstall vs Sakharov - R4
A less brutal session from Artingstall who maybe spent too much energy in the previous stanza.
Sakharov now looks strong enough to make it to the final bell.
But Artingstall has shown enough tonight to prove she does need to fight journeywomen opponents and is ready to titles.
Artingstall vs Sakharov - R3
Sakharov's angular features have been pinged all obver Greenwich.
The referee could jump in at any time but fans are enjoying seeing the Englishwoman go through the gears.
Another crisp body blow seems the most likely way for Artingstall to win this inside the distance.
Artingstall vs Sakharov - R2
Artingstall is enjoying this stage, dropping her hands and peppering her opponent with unreturned digs.
Sakharov is a tough woman, her ribs are blushed pink and her head must be fuzzy.
But she is already set to leap back off her stall for the third installment of punishment.
Artingstall vs Sakharov - R1
Olympic featherweight bronze winner Karriss Artinstall is firing in body shots on her visiting opponent and looking for the first stoppage of the night.
The Brit southpaw keeps whipping lead hands into Sakharov's left flank and her ribs must ache.
A straight right rifles threw into Sakharov's skull just as the bell goes.
HUNTER WINS
April Hunter wins 60-54 in a very one-sided fight.
The Newcastle girl will have learned a few things from that.
But the Sky Sports viewers have not missed much with that going on the Facebook stream.