This week’s panelists were asked to pick a winner in Saturday’s women’s superfight between Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall.
Jane Couch (women’s boxing pioneer)
It’s really hard. I will go with Savannah though, just because she has the power and also everyone in the audience will want her to win. I think she’s going for detention, but that could be the emotion of her coming into play. Claressa has been on the big stage in America and Savannah, although she’s had some big fights, she hasn’t been there yet. But I think she’ll be fine.
Nicola Hopewell (super flyweight prospect)
I see Savannah Marshall winning by late stoppage. I think both fighters are great. Shields is skilled and experienced, but if Marshall can catch her, I think she can take her down with her power over rounds.
Chantelle Cameron (WBC & IBF Super Lightweight Champion)
It’s a brilliant fight. I think it’s going to be tough in the first few rounds, but then I think Savannah will start landing the bigger shots and win the fight. Obviously, I’m a little biased because Savannah is my partner, but if she lands clean, her power is so great and she’s so relaxed with him that I can’t see many women resisting him.
Amy Timlin (European super bantamweight title challenger)
Obviously I want Savannah to win and I think she will too. She needs to be careful with Claressa boxing on her back foot as she is very tricky, but I think Savannah will win in the end.
