Savannah Marshall was on top of the middleweight division, using brute force to showcase her dominance. Losing to Claressa Shields in October 2022, the Brit could have competed in a rebound bout or attempted to rematch Shields. Instead, she will take a detour which could lead to the American.
Inside the AO Arena in Manchester, Marshall faces Franchon Crews-Dezurn for the latter's status as undisputed super middleweight champion. The fight airs on ESPN+ in the U.S. on July 1.
Winning the WBO middleweight title in 2020, Marshall defended the belt three times before facing Shields inside the O2 Arena. Avenging a loss from the amateurs, Shields beat Marshall via unanimous decision. Marshall, the hometown hero, now faces a former Shields opponent and current sparring partner in Crews-Dezurn.
"How can I go, after losing my world title, back down to eight rounds,” Marshall said via Boxing Scene. "Fans have supported me. Fans from Hartlepool traveling all across the country, pulling hard for me. How can I jump into an eight-round and want to build myself again? I believe I’m at world level. These are the sort of fights I want."
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Crews-Dezurn has held super middleweight gold since 2018, beating Maricela Cornejo for the WBC and WBO belt on two occasions. Edging Elin Cederroos for the WBA and IBF belts, Crews-Dezurn hasn't fought since that bout in April 2022.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to watch the fight, including time, channel, and card.
What time is Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall today?
The Franchon Crews-Dezurn vs. Savannah Marshall card begins at 7 p.m. local time, 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 |
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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+ |
| UK and Ireland | — | Sky Sports |
| Australia | — | TBA |
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 |
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Franchon Crews-Dezurn 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