Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall: Boxing world predicts undisputed middleweight clash

With Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall preparing to settle their score in the ring, the boxing world is divided on who will come out on top.

The wait is almost over as Shields will put her GWOAT status on the line against Marshall tomorrow night.

Shields vs Marshall serves as the showpiece bout for BOXXER: Legacy, which will take place at the O2 Arena in London Greenwich.

Here's what the experts are saying ahead of the bumper showdown.

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Speaking to BBC Sport, she said: "I do expect Savannah to continue to box and move like she did in that fight long ago, but I know Claressa is a smarter fighter, even more of a dog than she was then.

"I see her closing that space and overwhelming Savannah.

"Savannah has proven to be a very good pro as well, she wants to land that big shot so Claressa is going to have to be careful on her way in. I just see her overwhelming Savannah eventually."

Prediction: Shields

"I believe Savannah will get the knockout in eight rounds," he told BBC Sport.

"I believe in the work Savannah's done.

"She's very powerful, I do believe she'll come through. This camp has been brutal, so all faith is in her."

Prediction: Marshall

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Writing in his column for DAZN, he said: "I’m leaning towards a Savannah Marshall win.

"I believe she’s a bit more rounded and has that destructive knockout power that’s rarely seen in women’s boxing, and if she lands a powerful right hand on Shields, it will force the American to be selective with her shots in order to avoid a potential knockout loss. 

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