The main event of the week in boxing is postponed due to the death of Elizabeth II

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The main boxing event of the upcoming weekend is a show in London (England), which was to be led by two women’s megafights at once: Clarissa Shields (12-0, 2 KOs) against Savannah Marshall (12-0, 10 KOs) for the title of absolute middleweight champion weight, as well as Mikaela Mayer (17-0, 5 KOs) vs. Alicia Baumgardner (12-1, 7 KOs) for the WBC, IBF and WBO super featherweight titles, is postponed to a later date due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II .

The boxing night has been tentatively rescheduled for October 15th. However, the venue will remain unchanged.

“I understand that the entire country is mourning the death of the Queen. Here the decision is up to the government, and I respect it, ”Shields said.

Clarissa Shields - Savannah Marshall
Clarissa Shields and Savannah Marshall

And Baumgardner chose to turn to her opponent: “Kicking your ass is postponed! I wish you another fun weight race.”

Alicia Baumgardner - Mikaela Mayer
Alicia Baumgardner and Mikaela Mayer

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