Two unique styles will clash when Franchon Crews-Dezurn defends her status as undisputed super middleweight champion against former middleweight champion Savannah Marshall on July 1.
Airing on ESPN+ in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the U.K., the fight takes place at the AO Arena in Manchester.
After losing her pro bout to friend and sparring partner Claressa Shields, Crews-Dezurn would win eight of her next nine contests, including two against Maricela Cornejo. She won her last bout against Elin Cederroos to become the undisputed super middleweight champion back in April 2022.
However, “The Heavy Hitting Diva” isn’t worried about ring rust. The champion thrives under pressure and looks forward to defeating Marshall in enemy territory.
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“Savannah's a pit stop for me,” Crews-Dezurn said on Sky Sports’ The Gloves Are Off. “Respectfully, disrespectfully, my mission is so much bigger. And if I got to walk through you, walk through hell, the U.K. fans, to make my heaven, it's going to happen.”
Marshall had her undefeated streak snapped against Shields, who she defeated as an amateur, in October 2022. The loss ended her reign as WBO middleweight champion, a title she had held since 2020. Her goal is to rematch Shields in a different weight class and becoming undisputed at 168 is the key. Marshall is ready to let her skills do the talking against Crews-Dezurn.
"She's very physical, her style's almost unorthodox – novicey you could say – but she's made it work for her," Marshall told Sky Sports. "I know there'll be points where I won't be able to keep her off with the jab. I won't be able to keep her at bay the whole fight. So there will be times in the fight where I'll have to dig deep and go toe-to-toe."
Will Marshall’s confidence result in a win? Can Crews-Dezurn continue her reign? The Sporting News is here to give some insight on how to bet on this undisputed super middleweight title fight.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall betting odds
Per Bet MGM, Savannah Marshall is the -375 favorite, while Franchon Crews-Dezurn is the +300 underdog. The draw is at +1400.
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In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Savannah Marshall is the -455 favorite, while Franchon Crews-Dezurn is the +250 underdog. The draw is at +1600.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall betting trends
Per Sports Interaction:
- Crews-Dezurn via KO/TKO: +1100
- Crews-Dezurn via decision: +500
- Marshall via KO/TKO: +450
- Marshall via decision: -200
- Draw: +1400
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall prediction, best bets
It is a unique fight pitting a boxer (Marshall) against a brawler (Crews-Dezurn). Are the odds fair in giving Marshall a clear edge?
Marshall is an elite fighter in women's boxing, with a +7.7 +/- rating. Among active fighters, she lands the sixth-most shots per round with 14.6 and has a connect percentage of 26.5%, good for ninth.
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Marshall’s opponents land the second least amount compared to anyone, averaging 6.6 per round. That’s where things can get interesting. Crews-Dezurn is a brawler, someone who likes to swing away. If Marshall can remain calm and slow the pace, she could halt Crews-Dezurn in her tracks. Tiring the champion out will be the key in this fight.
There won't be much of a reach difference (72 inches for Crews-Dezurn and 71 for Marshall), but Marshall towers over the 36-year-old champion (6-0 compared to 5-8). There is the saying, “the bigger they are, the harder they fall," but in Marshall’s case, she has been rock solid against tough opponents.
Pressing forward and using her jab to her advantage, Marshall may be able to overpower Crews-Dezurn, winning undisputed gold and potentially setting up another fight against Shields.
Sporting News prediction: Marshall via unanimous decision
When is Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall?
The Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall card begins at 7 p.m. local time on July 1, which is 2 p.m. ET. Here's how that translates to different timezones globally:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, July 1 | 2 p.m. ET | 5:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 1 | 11 a.m. PT | 2:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, July 1 | 7 p.m. BST | 10:15 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, July 2 | 4 a.m. AEST | 7:15 a.m. AEST |
How to watch Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall: TV channel, live stream
Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall is live on ESPN in the US, and can be streamed on ESPN+.
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | TSN+ | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports | Sky Go |
| Australia | – | TBA |
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Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall price: How much does the fight cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Franchon Crews-Dezern vs. Savannah Marshall fight card
- Franchon Crews-Dezurn (c) vs. Savannah Marshall for the undisputed super middleweight titles
- Natasha Jonas vs. Kandi Wyatt for the IBF welterweight title
- Zak Chelli vs. Mark Jeffers; Super Middleweights
- Ben Whittaker vs. Vladimir Belujsky; Light Heavyweights
- Callum Simpson vs. Boris Crighton; Super Middleweights