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Cherneka Johnson Remains Queen of the Bantamweight Division – World Boxing Association

Cherneka Johnson Remains Queen of the Bantamweight Division – World Boxing Association

Australia’s Cherneka Johnson successfully defended her WBA women’s bantamweight (118 lbs) world title, earning a unanimous decision over Canada’s Amanda Galle in a performance that underscored her growing maturity as a champion. The judges’ scorecards — 98-92, 99-91 and 97-93 — reflected Johnson’s steady control throughout the contest, further solidifying …

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Naoya Inoue Puts on a Masterclass to Reaffirm His Super Bantamweight Reign – World Boxing Association

Naoya Inoue Puts on a Masterclass to Reaffirm His Super Bantamweight Reign – World Boxing Association

In Nagoya, Japan, Naoya “Monster” Inoue (31-0, 28 KOs) once again showed why many consider him the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. On Sunday, September 14, inside the IG Arena, Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super bantamweight crown—including the WBA Super Championship—by outclassing former unified champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev (14-2, …

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WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION CHERNEKA “SUGAR NEEKZ” JOHNSON RE-SIGNS WITH DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT – DiBella Entertainment

WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION CHERNEKA “SUGAR NEEKZ” JOHNSON RE-SIGNS WITH DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT – DiBella Entertainment

Two-division world champion Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson (17-2, 7 KOs) has signed a new multi-fight promotional agreement with Lou DiBella’s DiBella Entertainment, extending the partnership. The signing comes on the heels of Johnson’s spectacular knockout victory in a rematch against Nina Hughes on March 22, in Sydney, Australia—a statement-making performance in the first …

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Yelshat Nikhemttolla Claims WBA Asia Bantamweight Title with Fourth-Round TKO – World Boxing Association

Yelshat Nikhemttolla Claims WBA Asia Bantamweight Title with Fourth-Round TKO – World Boxing Association

Kazakhstan’s Yelshat Nikhemttolla delivered a dominant performance, stopping Indonesia’s Flasidus Nuno via fourth-round TKO to capture the vacant WBA Asia Bantamweight title. The fight took place at the Suamlum Night Bazaar in Bangkok, Thailand. With the victory, Nikhemttolla remains undefeated, improving his record to 22-0-1, with 8 wins coming by …

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