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Savannah Marshall wins scrappy clash with Franchon Crews-Dezurn to gain undisputed gold
Savannah Marshall wins scrappy clash with Franchon Crews-Dezurn to gain undisputed gold
Savannah Marshall became undisputed super-middleweight champion with a narrow decision win over Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Saturday. Two of the judges in Manchester scored the bout for Marshall, while the other had the main event as a draw – enough for the Briton to take all the major belts from Crews-Dezurn. Marshall entered the fight on the back of a points defeat by Claressa Shields in October – the first professional loss of the 32-year-old’s career, and a result with which Marshall lost the WBO middleweight title as her rival became undisputed in the division. But Marshall got back on track on Saturday, moving up in weight and reaping the rewards as she overcame a tough start to beat a tricky, physical opponent at the AO Arena. Crews-Dezurn, 36, had only lost once before as a professional (also to Shields, in 2016), and the American looked on course for another win as she got the better of Marshall at close range in the early rounds. Crews-Dezurn, the stronger of the two boxers, was punishing Marshall in the clinch, but the challenger began to find her timing and range as the fight progressed, ultimately doing enough to sway two of the three judges. Ultimately the scorecards read 95-95, 99-92, 97-93. Marshall then called for a rematch with Shields, who had been cheering on Crews-Dezurn from ringside, suggesting that such a bout should take place at super-middleweight – rather than at middleweight. On the undercard, Natasha Jonas became a two-weight world champion by stopping Kandi Wyatt in Round 8 to win the vacant IBF welterweight title. The Briton, 39, also holds the WBC and WBO titles at super-welterweight. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Ben Whittaker on his life-changing moment: ‘I was bleeding and crying – it flipped a switch’ Anthony Joshua removes stumbling block in Dillian Whyte negotiations Tyson Fury’s ‘game-changing’ return to be announced in ‘next week or so’, Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder’s teams meet in London for talks over Saudi Arabia fight
2023-07-02 07:23
These are great times for England, says Phil Foden
These are great times for England, says Phil Foden
Phil Foden believes England are enjoying “great times” and is relishing being among a wealth of attacking options, even if they mean he is not a certain starter at Euro 2024. The Manchester City forward started England’s 3-1 win over Italy at Wembley on Tuesday night as the hosts secured qualification to next summer’s finals in Germany. The Euro 2020 runners-up will no doubt be among the favourites to win the tournament after another strong showing throughout the qualifying campaign. “These are definitely great times for England,” said Foden. “We’ve reached a final now and we want to keep doing that. We’ve had a taste for it and we want to be in the big games and the big occasions and we’ve got experience on the pitch to do that so we are enjoying it. “I thought it was a brilliant performance. I thought our defensive work was really good. When you come up against the likes of Italy you’ve got to defend sometimes because they have a great quality. “We showed that throughout the game, not just attacking, but the defending side as well so I’m delighted with the result. That’s where we want to be, beating these big teams so we are really happy.” A treble-winner with City last season, Foden now has 29 senior England caps but is not an automatic starter for his country. We've reached a final now and we want to keep doing that. We've had a taste for it and we want to be in the big games Phil Foden Boss Gareth Southgate has plenty of attacking talent at his disposal, with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, who missed this international break with a foot injury, arguably ahead of Foden in the current pecking order. “Bukayo is a quality player, every time he puts on an England shirt he is at least a seven out of 10,” Foden told BBC Radio 5Live. “He is a fantastic player and it’s exciting, because we’ve still got big players to come back and help us as well. “So it shows the depth of the squad and, if I’m not starting, I want to come on and try and change the game, so I’m here to help the team as best as I can.” Read More England player ratings as Marcus Rashford shines but Kalvin Phillips struggles in Italy comeback England supporters who boo Jordan Henderson are ‘not proper fans’, says Harry Maguire England reveal the flaws of Italy’s high-risk Spallettiball South Africa’s Handre Pollard expecting to face ‘ruthless’ England in semi-final Leeds sign Salford duo Brodie Croft and Andy Ackers on three-year deals Jude Bellingham’s latest masterclass has got the whole world talking
2023-10-18 18:45
Barcelona 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk: Player ratings as Fermin Lopez stars in narrow victory
Barcelona 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk: Player ratings as Fermin Lopez stars in narrow victory
90min brings you match reaction and player ratings from Barcelona's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk in Group H.
2023-10-26 03:16
Young Boys 1-3 Man City: Player ratings as Haaland braces seals another Champions League win
Young Boys 1-3 Man City: Player ratings as Haaland braces seals another Champions League win
Manchester City player ratings from the Champions League clash with Young Boys on matchday three.
2023-10-26 05:18
Sean Payton about to force Russell Wilson to do something Pete Carroll could never get him to
Sean Payton about to force Russell Wilson to do something Pete Carroll could never get him to
Sean Payton already wants to make a massive change that proves he thinks Russell Wilson has lost his instinctual touch.
2023-09-19 01:18
Defeat hurts but Pumas will rebound for consolation final: Cheika
Defeat hurts but Pumas will rebound for consolation final: Cheika
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika said he and his players were "hurting" after their 44-6 Rugby World Cup semi-final pummelling by New Zealand, but insisted "they will be...
2023-10-21 07:28
PSG make Bayern's Hernandez their fifth new signing
PSG make Bayern's Hernandez their fifth new signing
Paris Saint-Germain signed Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez on Sunday, the club's fifth...
2023-07-09 21:56
Football rumours: Juventus eyeing swoop for Thomas Partey
Football rumours: Juventus eyeing swoop for Thomas Partey
What the papers say Juventus have emerged as potential suitors for Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, 30, according to the Daily Mirror. The Gunners have been linked with Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, 25. Chelsea are streamlining their transfer policy with a “one in, one out” approach. The Daily Telegraph says the move could see a number of players making way for new signings. Among those who could leave the Blues are 39-year-old Brazilian defender Thiago Silva, whose contract is set to expire next summer, according to the Evening Standard. England Under-21 defender Trevoh Chalobah, 24, who is up for sale is another who coule be on the way out. Social media round-up Players to watch Tristan Aldcroft Panduro: Manchester City and Arsenal have sent scouts to watch the 15-year-old FC Copenhagen midfielder, reports the Daily Mail. Marc Guehi: Manchester United have made Crystal Palace’s 23-year-old centre-back their primary January target, according to Football Insider. Read More On this day in 2015: Jamie Vardy scores in 11th game in a row Chicago Bears end their losing run against Minnesota Vikings ‘What is the point of VAR?’ asks angry Gary O’Neil as Wolves lose at Fulham
2023-11-28 14:59
Tottenham in talks with Son Heung-min over new contract
Tottenham in talks with Son Heung-min over new contract
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to tie club captain Son Heung-min down to a new long-term contract. Son's current deal expires in 2025.
2023-09-21 00:28
Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen make approaches for young Barcelona star
Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen make approaches for young Barcelona star
Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen register their interest with Barcelona in young Moroccan winger Ez Abde, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at Osasuna during 2022/23.
2023-08-24 20:45
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix canceled because of flooding
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix canceled because of flooding
Formula 1 has canceled this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix because of heavy flooding in the northern Italian region, citing safety concerns.
2023-05-18 04:52
Barcelona transfer rumours: De Jong wanted by Bayern; Vitor Roque blow
Barcelona transfer rumours: De Jong wanted by Bayern; Vitor Roque blow
Sunday's Barcelona transfer rumours, with updates on Frenkie de Jong, Vitor Roque, Marcelo Brozovic & more.
2023-06-26 00:26