Miyo Yoshida will defend her IBF bantamweight title against Churetta Metcalf on October 23 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Competition promoted by DiBella Entertainment. Following the fighter’s 2023 fight, which Metcalf won by unanimous decision, Yoshida, 36, a former two-time WBO junior bantamweight champion, captured the IBF title with the victory. Unanimous decision over Ebani Bridges in December After her loss to Metcalf
Yoshida (17-4), who currently trains with Aureliano Sosa, is originally from Kagoshima. Japan And now in New York City She will attempt to avenge her previous loss to the 39-year-old Metcalf, who is on a three-fight winning streak. Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 KO) has not fought. Since her win over Yoshida in November 2023
The event, called “Heroes on the Hudson 2,” will donate a portion of proceeds to organizations supporting the United States military, including the West Point Society of New York, Merging Vets & Players and The Headstrong Project.
