Savannah Marshall shoots down Claressa Shields for 'embarrassing' pre-fight bet
dailystar.co.ukboxing rivals set to go head-to-head in a blockbuster clash this weekend.Undefeated star Marshall is set to put her WBO female middleweight title on the line at The O2 Arena, whilst also vying to win the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBF and The Ring belts off her American opponent.
And sure enough, the build-up to the unification clash has been notably volatile.The prolonged war of words between the pair culminating in an explosive confrontation last February.
Marshall and Shields went head-to-head in Cardiff after the undefeated American saw off Ema Kozin on points in her UK debut.READ NOW: Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall weigh-in still going ahead despite fight in doubtShields, whose 12-0 pro-record mirrors that of Marshall, is infamous for the GWOAT necklace she wears around her neck, implying she's the 'greatest woman [boxer] of all time'.
But the 'Silent Assassin' wasn't impressed when her bitter rival offered to throw that in the mix on Saturday."I bet you this [GWOAT] chain that you don't win the fight." said Shields, whilst glaring at Marshall.
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