Dina Thorslund Dominates Cherneka Johnson, Claims Undisputed Crown
Thorslund won every round on all three scorecards to reclaim the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles after returning to 118 pounds.
- On Saturday, Dina Thorslund defeated Cherneka Johnson at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, winning a unanimous decision to claim the undisputed 118-pound bantamweight championship.
- The Dane vacated her titles in June 2025 following a pregnancy announcement and subsequent miscarriage, then captured the WBC interim featherweight title in January 2026 before dropping back to bantamweight.
- Judges scored the bout 100-90, awarding Thorslund every round as she built a 103-62 edge in power punches while Johnson failed to disrupt the champion's rhythm.
- In the co-main event, Canadian Olympian Tamm Thibeault defeated Desley Robinson to capture the IBF and WBO middleweight titles, controlling distance in her fifth professional fight.
- Reflecting on a difficult year, Thorslund dedicated the victory to training partner Raven Chapman, who underwent emergency brain surgery last month, saying, "This has been such an emotional journey for me the last year.
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Dina Thorslund is now the holder of the four major World Championship belts in bantamweight and feels that she has completed boxing.
Thorslund Takes Back Bantamweight Division From Johnson
Cherneka Johnson owned all four bantamweight belts when she stepped into the ring Saturday night. Dina Thorslund left little doubt about who the better fighter was. Thorslund dominated Johnson over ... read more Thorslund Takes Back Bantamweight Division From Johnson @ Boxing News 24/7
Dina Thorslund Dominates Cherneka Johnson, Claims Undisputed Crown
Dina Thorslund reclaimed top status in the bantamweight division Saturday night, pitching a shutout against Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson to capture undisputed 118-pound glory at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, ... continue Dina Thorslund Dominates Cherneka Johnson, Claims Undisputed Crown @ Boxing News 24
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