Miyo Yoshida

Miyo Yoshida manager calls judging in decision loss ‘a disservice to the sport’

The CompuBox statistics from Wednesday’s women’s bantamweight title fight and rematch between Miyo Yoshida and Shurretta Metcalf “clearly do not support the judges’ controversial 10-round unanimous decision in favor of Metcalf,” stated a press releas...

Shurretta Metcalf takes bantamweight title from Miyo Yoshida

Shurretta Metcalf secured her first career title in a competitive rematch against bantamweight titleholder Miyo Yoshida on Wednesday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

For Shurretta Metcalf, her time – finally, at long last – is now

On Wednesday, Metcalf, 13-4-1 (2 KOs), will challenge for Miyo Yoshida’s IBF bantamweight belt on the line. This is Metcalf’s first title fight but her second go-round with Yoshida. At 39, Metcalf isn’t likely to get many more bites at the apple.

Weigh-in: Miyo Yoshida and Shurretta Metcalf make weight

Miyo Yoshida and Shurretta Metcalf both made weight ahead of their IBF women’s bantamweight title fight tomorrow at the Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Miyo Yoshida credits close-knit team as she prepares for title defense

Miyo Yoshida credits her success to her close-knit team, led by manager Keith Sullivan, as she prepares to defend her IBF bantamweight title this Wednesday night at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

TV Picks of the Week: Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis

A couple years ago, Jack Catterall was deprived of his coronation as the new king of the junior welterweight division. Now Regis Prograis stands in his way as he looks to secure another world title shot.

Miyo Yoshida ready to again battle Shurretta Metcalf – and herself

On Wednesday, the 36-year-old Yoshida will defend her IBF bantamweight world title in a rematch against Shurretta Metcalf at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, broadcast live on ProBox TV. It’s a fight that promises fireworks, with Yoshida looking...

The unique development of world title challenger Shurretta Metcalf

Bantamweight Shurretta Metcalf’s boxing journey didn’t begin in Olympic gyms or under bright lights—it started in nightclubs, where cash was tossed into the ring as she fought for survival and respect. Now, the Dallas-based fighter Metcalf stands on...

In-form Mykquan Williams hoping to impress against Lavisas Williams

Miyo Yoshida to defend vs. Shurretta Metcalf Oct. 23 in New York

Miyo Yoshida will defend her IBF bantamweight title against Shurretta Metcalf on Oct. 23 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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.

Yoshida Looking To Unify After Backing Herself To Succeed

Miyo Yoshida uprooted her whole life looking for change and last December she got it when she won her third world title in the most unlikely of ways.

World Champion Miyo Yoshida Signs With Keith Sullivan

Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) has signed with New York-based lawyer Keith Sullivan.

Photos: Miyo Yoshida Upsets Ebanie Bridges, Dominates To Win IBF Title

Yoshida, Bridges Fight Photos Gallery - Late replacement opponent Miyo Yoshida landed at least 10 punches in every single round, while Ebanie Bridges only landed more than 9 punches in three of the ten rounds. (photos by Ed Mulholland)

Miyo Yoshida Shocks Ebanie Bridges, Dominates Her To Win IBF Bantamweight Title

Miyo Yoshida delivered about as good a performance Saturday as you could ask on less than two weeks’ notice. The Japanese underdog landed the cleaner punches and out-worked Ebanie Bridges to upset the defending IBF bantamweight champion on the Regis...