Who is Savannah Marshall, Brit who won on Mayweather vs McGregor undercard known as Mayweather’s secret weapon?
The 26-year-old from Hartlepool kicked off the Mayweather v McGregor undercard with a convincing victory in her first professional bout
SAVANNAH MARSHALL kicked off the undercard for the biggest and most lucrative night in boxing with a comprehensive victory over Sydney LeBlanc.
The 26-year-old won on a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 40-36.
With her stock on the rise, Marshall's story is far from run-of-the-mill.
Where is Savannah Marshall from?
Known as the Silent Assassin, Marshall is from Hartlepool, County Durham.
Before she turned professional after being snaffled up by Mayweather Promotions in May, the Silent Assassin was preparing to work as a PE teacher in her hometown.
Earlier this year she had considered quitting the sport to concentrate on education full-time.
What else has Marshall achieved in boxing?
Marshall is a former world amateur champion after winning Gold in 2012 in Qinhuandago, the UK's first.
On her way to victory she defeated American Claressa Shields, the brilliant American two-time Olympic gold medallist. She remains the only person to do so.
She also won Gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, beating Canada's Ariane Fortin.
What next for Marshall?
After her stunning victory against LeBlanc and having been signed up by Mayweather productions, Marshall's options seem limitless.
Marshall is the only person on the planet to beat Claressa Shields, her old amateur rival, after defeating her in the second round of the 2012 world amateur championships.
The pair seem destined to meet again in the pro-ranks in what could be the biggest ever fight in professional women's boxing.
