Blighted by inactivity, Marshall’s last boxing match was against Franchon Crews Dezurn back in July 2023 and it has now been over two years since she lost to Claressa Shields at London’s O2 Arena.

Savannah Marshall says she is no longer fighting on the undercard of Natasha Jonas v Lauren Price on 7 March in London.

But she dropped Perkins heavily in their final round and Salita says the American would knock Marshall out in a heavyweight contest. "I believe she will stop Savannah with the power she possesses ...