Miyo Yoshida to defend vs. Shurretta Metcalf Oct. 23 in New York

Miyo Yoshida will defend her IBF bantamweight title towards Shurretta Metcalf on Oct. 23 at The Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.

The rematch, promoted by DiBella Leisure, follows the fighters’ 2023 bout, which Metcalf received by unanimous resolution. Yoshida, 36, a former two-time WBO junior bantamweight titleholder, captured the IBF title with a unanimous resolution victory over Ebanie Bridges in December after her loss to Metcalf.

Yoshida (17-4), who now trains with Aureliano Sosa, is initially from Kagoshima, Japan, and now based mostly in New York Metropolis. She will likely be in search of to avenge her earlier loss to the 39-year-old Metcalf, who’s on a three-fight win streak. Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 KOs) hasn’t fought since her victory over Yoshida in November 2023.

The occasion, titled “Heroes on the Hudson 2,” will donate a portion of its proceeds to organizations supporting america Armed Forces, together with the West Level Society of New York, Merging Vets & Gamers and The Headstrong Undertaking.