Savannah Marshall’s first exposure to a professional boxing environment came in the form of an impromptu sparring session with Tommy Fury.
It would mark the beginning of her blossoming relationship with now-trainer Peter Fury amid Marshall’s preparations for her Las Vegas debut under Mayweather Promotions back in 2017.
How things have changed since then.
“Before I flew out to Vegas for my debut, I was on the phone to Sam Jones and I said ‘I’ve never actually been in a pro gym’,” Marshall explained. “He said, ‘I’m looking after Joe Joyce at the minute and he’s sparring Hughie Fury in Bolton and his dad Peter has said you’re more than welcome to come down and he’ll show you bits and bobs and help get you started for your debut’.
“I didn’t know anything about Peter, I knew he was Tyson’s uncle and knew that Tyson had become heavyweight champion, that’s all I knew. I went down to meet Peter and he was really nice and welcoming.
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