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Cherneka Johnson all in for undisputed clash with Shurretta Metcalf

Cherneka Johnson had her eye on Madison Square Garden ever since a bantamweight unification fight was added to this event, reports Ryan Songalia.

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Women's boxing historian Malissa Smith talks Taylor-Serrano III undercard

Boxing historian Malissa Smith spotlights which undercard fights are most worthy of attention, her predictions on the winners and potential upsets.

Shurretta Metcalf says she’s ready to make her big moment count

Women’s bantamweight titleholder Shurretta Metcalf is harboring an underdog mentality going into her unification fight with Cherneka Johnson on Friday in New York.

Cherneka Johnson replaces Dina Thorslund vs. Shurretta Metcalf

Cherneka Johnson, newly signed to Most Valuable Promotions, will replace Dina Thorslund in a full unification bout versus IBF title claimant Shurretta Metcalf on July 11 in New York City.

Julianna Rodriguez Acevedo hopes for WBA showdown with Cherneka Johnson

The 9-0 bantamweight would make an exciting match with Johnson, according to Rodriguez Acevedo's manager.

Cherneka Johnson re-signs with promoter DiBella Entertainment

WBA women’s bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson has re-signed a multi-fight promotional deal with DiBella Entertainment, extending the deal that the fighter and promoter first made in November of 2022.

Cherneka Johnson outclasses Nina Hughes to force stoppage in rematch

Sustained pressure from Cherneka Johnson persuade the corner of Nina Hughes throw the towel in round seven

George Kambosos Jnr and Jake Wyllie make weight for showdown in Sydney

George Kambosos Jnr and Jake Wyllie on Friday cleared the final hurdle for their domestic showdown Saturday night in Sydney, Australia, making the weight for their 12-round junior welterweight fight.

Lou DiBella organizing bantamweight tournament as next step in women’s boxing

Promoter Lou DiBella's commitment to the sweeter science has led him to begin putting together an eight-woman tournament to crown boxing’s first undisputed women's bantamweight champion.