Boxing Champ Savannah Marshall Gears Up for MMA Debut with All-Star Corner

Boxing and MMA Royalty in Her Corner

British boxing champion Savannah Marshall is set to make her cage debut with some impressive names supporting her. Signed to the Professional Fighters League, Marshall will face Mirela Vargas in her first MMA bout.

Legendary Support Team

Joining Marshall in her corner will be boxing coach Peter Fury, uncle to the iconic Tyson Fury. Leading the way will be Andy Aspinall and his son Tom, the current UFC interim heavyweight champion.

Encouragement from Seasoned Coaches

Marshall, 33, shared, "To be honest, I feel like he kinda half pushed me into it. He was really keen on it." She praised Peter Fury for supporting her transition into MMA and recognizing the differences in strategy between boxing and cage fighting.

Future Plans and Rivalry

Following in the footsteps of boxing rival Claressa Shields, who is 2-1 in the PFL, Marshall is eyeing a rematch with Shields in MMA. She expressed her focus on getting the rematch but acknowledged the challenges, including potential weight class adjustments.