SHIELDS VS MARSHALL HAS TO BE NEXT

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WE could be on the verge of a potentially game-changing fight in women’s boxing after Savannah Marshall held onto her world middleweight title with ease at the weekend.

Marshall holds an amateur win over America’s Claressa Shields, the only female fighter to rival Katie Taylor in terms of interest she generates.

Now, a rematch between the two in the paid ranks would be a seriously big deal. Prior to Marshall’s win at the weekend, Shields was already talking up the potential bout

“They are building