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Johnson Replaces Pregnant Thorslund in All-Women’s Undisputed Bantamweight Title Fight

Signed to a multi-fight deal with Most Valuable Promotions, the Australian contender will vie for four bantamweight belts on the Taylor-Serrano undercard

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Overview

  • Dina Thorslund relinquished her WBO title and was designated WBC Champion in Recess after announcing her pregnancy.
  • Cherneka Johnson, already WBA bantamweight champion, inked a Most Valuable Promotions contract before stepping in on short notice.
  • American Shurretta Metcalf (14-4-1) will defend her IBF crown alongside the vacant WBC and WBO straps against Johnson.
  • The July 11 winner will emerge as the undisputed women’s bantamweight champion holding all four major belts.
  • The matchup headlines an all-women’s Madison Square Garden card that features nine world champions and 21 titles on the line.