Miyo Yoshida: record, next fight and profile →
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.
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.
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 to reclaim the upper hand after Metcalf’s unanimous decision victory at last year’s Heroes on the Hudson.
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 the verge of a career-defining moment: a rematch for the IBF bantamweight world title against three-time champion Miyo Yoshida on Wednesday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, broadcast live on ProBox TV.
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.
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.
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.
Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) Bantamweight World Champion Miyo Yoshida (17-4, 0 KOs) has signed with New York-based lawyer Keith Sullivan.
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)