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Radio Newcastle,21 Jan 2025,24 mins
Savannah Marshall: 'Boys didn't want me there'
Jeff Brown’s Sporting GreatsAvailable for over a year
From fighting for her place in a male only gym, overcoming extreme shyness and a bitter rivalry in the ring, Savannah Marshall's journey to winning world titles and becoming an Olympian is a remarkable one. The ‘silent assassin’ shares with Jeff the harsh reality and pressures of being a professional boxer and being thrust into the media spotlight. Image credit: Getty Audio clip: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Look North
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