Claressa Safeguards on whether she is up for a rematch with Savannah Marshall in America: “On the off chance that that is what the fans need, totally that is the thing we will do” – Safeguards beat Marshall by means of consistent choice as pair featured first all-female bill in UK boxing history.
Savannah Marshall said Claressa Shields was undoubtedly the greatest women’s boxer of all time after the American won their thrilling undisputed middleweight title bout at The O2 Arena.
Safeguards was oneself declared GWOAT yet is presently seen that way by English fighter Marshall subsequent to taking Saturday’s dazzling, notable conflict by means of consistent choice.
The 27-year-old procured vengeance on Marshall for causing the main loss of her vocation – in the beginners 10 years prior – as the two featured the principal all-female bill in UK confining history front a sold-out swarm in London.
I need to say a huge thanks to each and every individual who purchased a ticket, I truly feel a debt of gratitude.
“It’s astonishing that two ladies have sold out The 02. It’s unfathomable and I thank everybody from the lower part of my hear
Safeguards – whose smoothness and snappiness procured her the adjudicators’ choice regardless of a brave exhibition from Marshall – likewise considered a milestone night for ladies’ boxing as well as being given a solid assessment by the Brit.
The American likewise said she was available to confronting Marshall again in a rematch in the US.
Safeguards ‘totally’ up for rematch in the States
On possibly meeting Marshall across the lake, Safeguards told Sky Sports: “There was a rematch proviso on the off chance that there was a questionable choice yet it was consistent.
“On the off chance that that is what the fans need [a rematch in the USA], totally that is the thing we will do.”
A sad Safeguards added: “I need to say thanks to Savannah Marshall and her entire group and the UK fans for being here since this is an extraordinary second for ladies’ boxing.
“Here we are before 20,000 fans at The O2 Field.
“It’s a mind blowing second. It was a unique night for ladies’ boxing and I think it was battle of the year.
“[Savannah] is an extreme contender, hard warrior and has perseverance – I was unable to see out of my right eye adjusts 6-10 as she hit so hard.
“I’m the better warrior. I feel like I am 2-0 against her as I don’t suspect I lost in the novices however I suppose you can say we are 1-1.
“I realize I accomplished the most work today and was winning with those blends. I did what I do in preparing and I took care of business.
“I have been really buckling down for quite a while and nobody has given me credit.”
Nelson: Safeguards “supported up each brag
Sky Sports’ Johnny Nelson accepts Safeguards must be given credit for, conveying in the ring, yet assisting with giving the development and scene that was conveyed to a thundering, stuffed out O2 Field.
“I however she [Shields] was remarkable. She supported up each gloat,” said Nelson.
“She was one stride ahead in each division when it came to Savannah.
“Like it or not, she did all that you expected of her, she was sharp, she was quick, she was ravenous, she was lean and she battled with expectation.
“She made it a show, even the entry, appearing in a glittery ball outfit in a Bentley that presumably went 200 yards however at that point she ensured she made a demonstration of it.
“Then, at that point, the entry, the exhibition and afterward the discourse a short time later.
“I really think she has made herself a ton more fans here in the UK and tune in there were stalwart Savannah Marshall fans yet even Savannah said, the best lady won this evening and that is the way things were.
“It is her business and nowadays there’s no need to focus on being a decent warrior about having entire bundle.
You must have disposition, character and you must give them amusement.
“I recall Ruler Naseem Hamed when individuals used to come and see him battle, they used to go and simply watch the entry and I think Clarissa thought ‘I will make a business of this’.
“She had the artists out there, great battle, bunches of energy, quite playful and she wouldn’t fret being the miscreant or the legend however one way or another she supported up the brag.”
After an exhibition that will stand out forever, Nelson accepts Safeguards has established herself as a “major ability ” contender.
He said: “She would have two chances misguided to Savannah’s one and was right on track with it too so she had that concussive punch power yet she is a major ability contender.
“Assuming the adversary is of low level, she will beat them at that level yet not stunningly.
“Assuming that the rival is of significant level, she will beat them at an undeniable level however she will step it up however much she needs to do and for that reason she has possibly been beaten by that one individual when she was a youngster at 17 years of age.
“I think she showed an alternate side to her however she wasn’t concealing anything.
“She said this is me, I bear everything to all onlookers, I do what I do, I’m not scared of letting you know how extraordinary I am and in the event that you could do without it, represent yourself.
“It is about motivation, it is tied in with moving others to believe in what their identity is.”