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Boxing: England's former World champion Savannah Marshall honoured in Hartlepool
by Michael O'Neill
February 7, 2015
     
   
   

(FEB 7)  England’s first ever women’s ‘amateur’ boxing champion, Savannah Marshall from Hartlepool was guest of honour in her home town when she received a very special accolade, the unveiling of a striking full-size sculpture of herself.

Quietly spoken, 23 years old, Savannah, has long been known in media circles as the ‘Silent Assassin’ as she has always let her boxing ‘do the talking’. More recently she has grown in confidence when dealing with British and International media. She took Gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Canada’s Ariane Fortin in a hard fought, final encounter.

Local media outlet, ‘The Hartlepool Mail’ takes up the story.

“The 23-year-old, who has been boxing since the age of 12, made history in 2012 by becoming Britain’s first women’s world boxing champion in the world finals in China, later going on to win gold in the Women’s Middleweight Division at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and represent her country in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

The sculpture has been commissioned by Hartlepool Borough Council from Michelle Castles, an artist renowned for her dynamic full-sized steel weld mesh sculptures of the human form, especially at its most youthful, athletic and powerful.

The unveiling – at which Savannah was joined by Michelle Castles and the Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool, Councillor Stephen Akers-Belcher - took place in Hartlepool Art Gallery in Church Square”.

The sculpture is a highlight of the gallery’s latest exhibition called ‘Inspire’, which is running until Saturday, March 14, and which aims to pass on athletes’ passion, dedication and love of sport through sculpture and photography and to inspire more of Hartlepool’s residents to take part in physical activity.

 

The ‘Hartlepool Mail’ again:

“After the unveiling Savannah Marshall said: “I am really grateful that people have gone to so much trouble to create a sculpture of me.

“I feel very much that it is also a tribute to the big team of people who have supported and encouraged me along the way and without whom my achievements would not have been possible.

“I very much hope the sculpture will inspire people to take up sport – especially young girls. If it does that, I will be so happy.”

Coun Akers-Belcher said: “We were very keen to ensure that there was a fitting tribute to Savannah.

“Michelle Castles’ remarkable and powerful sculpture has certainly accomplished that, capturing all Savannah’s athletic poise and power.

“I am delighted that Savannah has accepted this honour. It is richly deserved and I am sure it will encourage other young people to follow in her footsteps.”

The gallery is open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am to 5pm and entry is free. For more information call (01429) 869706.

The Hartlepool Art Gallery exhibition programme is sponsored by local company Niramax Total Waste Solutions.

Just before the London Olympics, Savannah talked about her hopes for the future, how she copes with shyness at media briefings, her respect for Katie Taylor and being a good role model for women in sport among other subjects.

 
     
     
   
 
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