Cherneka Johnson defends her undisputed bantamweight world titles against Dina Thorslund in Florida, live on Sky Sports.
Australian Johnson will face Denmark’s former unified champion and No 2 pound-for-pound fighter in the world Thorslund on a Most Valuable Promotions bill at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, on Saturday August 8.
Johnson unified the division after Thorslund vacated her WBC and WBO belts and withdrew from the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 bill in July 2025 due to pregnancy.
Thorslund now has the opportunity to dethrone Johnson as undisputed world champion, as they meet in the ring to settle their rivalry in a 10-round championship bout at 118lbs.
“I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and for this fight to come together the way it has makes it even more exciting! Now is my time to show what I am truly capable of,” said Johnson. “This is the fight I always knew would bring out the best version of me, and I plan to do exactly that - take my belts home, take her pound-for-pound ranking, and claim the bantamweight queen title.”
Undefeated Thorslund said: “I’ve been waiting for this fight since I had to give up my two world titles due to an unexpected pregnancy. Sadly, I lost the baby, and with that I not only lost the family I had dreamed of, but also the titles I gave up for it. That experience has given me an even stronger hunger to come back and reclaim everything that was once mine.”
“Cherneka Johnson needs to be at her absolute best against me, because I’m returning with a level of motivation I’ve never had before. And let’s not forget one important thing - I’m the only undefeated fighter between the two of us, and I still will be after this fight.”
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