Originally slated to feature Denmark’s Dina Thorslund (23–0, 9 KOs), the bantamweight unification bout at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 11 now sees Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson (17–2, 7 KOs) step in to face Shurretta Metcalf (14–4–1, 2 KOs) for the undisputed women’s bantamweight championship. Thorslund withdrew due to pregnancy, vacating her WBC and WBO titles, which will now be contested alongside Johnson’s WBA belt and Metcalf’s IBF crown.
Fight Details
| Event | Info |
| Date | Friday, July 11, 2025 |
| Location | Madison Square Garden, NYC |
| Time | Ring Walk ~8:30 PM ET |
| Broadcast | Netflix (Global) |
| Titles on the Line | WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF – Bantamweight (118 lbs) |
Fighter Breakdown
🇦🇺 Cherneka Johnson
Age: 30
Record: 17–2–0 (7 KOs)
Style: Orthodox, slick boxer-puncher
Strengths: Speed, angles, body attack
Recent Form: Back-to-back wins over Nina Hughes, including a 7th-round KO in March
Notable Fact: Former IBF super bantamweight champion; signed with Most Valuable Promotions in 2025
🇺🇸 Shurretta Metcalf
Age: 40
Record: 14–4–1 (2 KOs)
Style: Orthodox, durable technician
Strengths: Ring IQ, composure, jab
Recent Form: Four-fight win streak; captured IBF title vs Miyo Yoshida in October
Notable Fact: First title defense; fighting for undisputed status at age 40
Key Storylines
Thorslund’s Exit, Johnson’s Opportunity: With Thorslund designated champion in recess, Johnson steps in to unify all four major belts.
Metcalf’s Moment: At 40, Metcalf aims to become the oldest active undisputed champion in women’s boxing.
Style Clash: Johnson’s movement and combinations vs Metcalf’s jab and timing could produce a tactical chess match.
Historic Card: This bout is one of five unification fights on the Netflix card, which features nine world champions competing for 21 belts.
FIGHT ODDS
Dina Thorslund – 800
Shurretta Metcalf + 500
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 10, 2025
