Savannah Marshall vs Femke Hermans LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates and how to watch online tonight
Re-live round-by-round updates of all the action in Newcastle
Savannah Marshall retained her WBO middleweight title and moved a step closer to a seismic unification bout with Claressa Shields by knocking out Femke Hermans on Saturday.
Hartlepool fighter Marshall dropped her Belgian challenger in the final second of the third round, flooring Hermans with a short left hook to end the contest, retain her title and remain unbeaten at 12-0 with 10 knockouts. Marshall’s victory at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle was observed by Shields, the American watching on from the front row as Marshall handed Hermans the first stoppage loss of the Belgian’s career. Shields, meanwhile, previously went the distance with Hermans.
A unification bout between Marshall and unified champion Shields is now expected to take place this summer, with Boxxer chief Ben Shalom saying “late June, early July” is the target. Marshall told Sky Sports: “Claressa can’t handle my power. I believe I severely hurt Claressa.” Shields responded: “She’s gonna have trouble with me, and she’s definitely not gonna knock me out. Femke was able to make her miss, and I’m ten times faster than Femke, so what do you think I’m gonna do?”
Re-live updates from Savannah Marshall vs Femke Hermans and the event’s undercard, below.
Marshall vs Hermans
Savannah Marshall def. Femke Hermans via third-round knockout (3:00).
Marshall vs Hermans
Shields applauds Marshall at ringside.
In the ring, Marshall and Hermans embrace.
Hermans had never been stopped before.
Marshall vs Hermans
Hermans is back on her feet, which is great to see.
An emphatic finish by Marshall and a clear message to Shields, who went the distance with Hermans.
Marshall vs Hermans
Round 3
Marshall backs up Hermans and connects with a combination before rolling a punch from the Belgian beautifully.
Marshall is increasing the pressure now. Hermans’ back is against the ropes and she’s eating right straights...
DOWN SHE GOES! A left hook absolutely floors Hermans!
Marshall vs Hermans
Round 2
Marshall flicks out some almost lazy jabs before firing off a right straight that seems to land.
The women clinch briefly. Hermans with some wild hooks after the pair separate.
Marshall is landing her jab almost at will right now.
Marshall vs Hermans
Round 1
Marshall looks nice and loose early on. Her lead hand is low and she’s leaning forward and back and side to side as Hermans tries to establish a jab.
Marshall is having more success with her own jab, though she’s holding off throwing much more than that.
Marshall vs Hermans
Champion Marshall is 11-0 with 9 knockouts. Challenger Hermans is 12-3 with 5 knockouts.
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