'I'll kill her' - Claressa Shields threatens Savannah Marshall as she sets sights on avenging her only loss to Hartlepool boxer

World pound-for-pound queen contender Claressa Shields has threatened to "kill" Hartlepool boxer Savannah Marshall, as she touts a potential bout between the pair.
Savannah Marshall in action in one of her five professional wins.Savannah Marshall in action in one of her five professional wins.
Savannah Marshall in action in one of her five professional wins.

Shields became undisputed middleweight champion in the early hours of Sunday morning, ending the 10-year reign of Christina Hammer.

And one of her first acts after claiming the win was to call out Marshall in her post-fight interview.

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"I’ll go to the UK and beat Savannah Marshall," said Shields, of the 5-0 former Headland ABC fighter..

"Bring me her. Bring her to me. I’ll kill her."

Marshall is the only fighter in the amateur or professional ranks to claim a win over Flint-born, former USA Olympian Shields.

That win came back in the 2012 World Championships in Qinhuangdao, China. Marshall claiming a convincing 14-8 victory.