Miyo Yoshida vs Shurretta Metcalf in NYC, & Title Fight in California
By David A. Avila
Bantamweight contenders Miyo Yoshida and Shurretta Metcalf battle in Manhattan on Tuesday for an opportunity to decide who will fight the world champion possibly next year.
Women’s boxing has truly become an international sport.
Japan’s Yoshida (16-3) clashes with Texas fighter Metcalf (12-4-1) for an IBF regional title on Tuesday Nov. 7, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The DiBella Entertainment card will be streamed on DAZN.
“The winner might have the possibility of fighting Ebanie Bridges,” said Lou DiBella, promoter.
The current IBF titlist is Australia’s Ebanie Bridges who is set to meet another Aussie Avril Mathie on Dec. 9 in San Francisco, Calif. The winner between Yoshida and Metcalf will be ranked high by the IBF.
Yoshida, a two-time super flyweight world champion, is moving up in weight for this fight and will have a very challenging contest against the taller Metcalf.
Recently, Metcalf handed Melissa Odessa Parker her first loss as a pro. The Dallas fighter has a distinct height and reach advantage.
The former champion Yoshida, a single mother, packed up her bags and moved from Japan to New York with her daughter to continue her career. It was a brave move and not surprising for her.
Yoshida said challenges have always been part of her life. Because women were not accepted easily in the fight business in Japan, she first moved to Hawaii to learn. And when her country opened up boxing to women, then she returned home and delved into prizefighting and became a world champion boxer.
Now, Yoshida along with her daughter are living in Brooklyn to continue her career. She wants her daughter to obtain an education in the USA. Meanwhile, the former champion has aspirations of fighting for another title.
It’s not the only female fight on the boxing card organized to honor Veteran’s Day. Undefeated Mikiah Kreps (6-0) meets Isis Vargas (9-5) in a super bantamweight match.
One of the featured bouts on the boxing event called “Heroes on the Hudson” includes former super featherweight world titlist Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring (23-4, 11 Kos) facing undefeated Nick Molina (13-0) in an eight-round bout. For more information call (212) 947-2577.
Southern California heat
In another fight card tinged with international flavor takes place on the West Coast as Mexico City’s Irma Garcia (22-5-1) meets Italy’s Stephanie Silva (8-0) on Saturday Nov. 11, for the vacant IBF super flyweight world title at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. DAZN will stream the MarvNation Promotion card.
“This is my first time fighting in the United States,” said Garcia, 42, who is a law enforcement officer in Mexico. “I’m excited to be fighting here for the first time.”
Garcia has fought for the world title three times and hopes this will be the lucky shot.
Silva is an undefeated fighter from Rome, Italy who was training in Las Vegas when she received the call from MarvNation.
“It was an easy fight to make,” said promoter Marv Rodriguez. “It’s a really good fight.”
Also featured on the card is Yadira Bustillos (8-1) who is a fast-rising minimumweight contender from Las Vegas. She will be facing Guatemala’s Maria Santizo (11-4) who recently fought Yokasta Valle in September in a very competitive fight.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. For more information email events@marvnation.net
More Fight News
Argentina
Carla Merino (13-2) defeated Leiryn Flores (20-4-1) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Friday Nov. 3. The regional super flyweight title fight was held in Villa Carlos Paz. Also, super bantamweight Romina Nunez (2-4) beat Antonella Molina (3-19-2) by decision after four rounds.
Aldana Pons (3-2-1) beat Lourdes Grand (2-1-1) by decision after four rounds on Friday Nov. 3. The super lightweight match was held in Buenos Aires.
Aixa Adema (7-10-5) knocked out Romina Belen (0-18-2) in the first round on Friday Nov. 3. The super flyweight fight was held in Santa Rosa.
On Friday Nov. 10, super lightweights Yamila Belen (17-6-1) and Claudia Lopez (26-15) meet 10 rounds for the Argentine title at Cutral Co.
On Saturday Nov. 11, welterweights Ailen Agrobert (5-0) and Rocio Garcia (0-0) meet four rounds at Rosario.
Australia
On Saturday Nov. 11, super flyweights Nicila Costello (4-4) and Sarah Watt (3-5-1) meet eight rounds at Southport.
On Saturday Nov. 11, featherweights Jaala Tomat (2-3-1) and Ayisha Abied (2-5-1) meet six rounds for the Australian title at Melbourne. Also, bantamweights Connie Brown (1-0) and Sarah Linton (0-2) meet four rounds.
Belgium
Delfine Persoon (49-3) defeated Agustina Belen (8-5) by decision after six rounds on Wednesday Nov. 1. The super featherweight bout took place at West Vlaanderen. Also, bantamweight Amy Naert (10-2) knocked out Nana Dokadze (3-20) in the third round.
Colombia
Maryori Munoz (1-0) defeated Paula Rico (0-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday Nov. 4. The lightweight match was held in Carmen de Apicala.
Costa Rica
Yokasta Valle (30-2) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds against Anabel Ortiz (33-6) on Saturday Nov. 4. The IBF and WBO minimumweight world title fight took place in Cartago. Also, welterweight Maricela Cornejo (17-6) knocked out Cynthia Lozano (9-3) in the first round. Bantamweight Mirari Vivar (7-0) beat Griselda Truax (0-1) in four.
Czech Republic
On Saturday Nov. 11, lightweights Lenka Volejnikova (2-0) and Janet Putnova (0-1) meet four rounds at Podebrady.
France
Selma Renier (3-0) knocked out Greta Del Fabbro (0-7) in the third round on Saturday Nov. 4. The flyweight bout took place in Capestang.
Jeyssa Marcel (11-0) beat Marijana Dasovic (0-19-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Nov. 4. The featherweight match was held in Roubaix.
Dee Allen (6-0) defeated Marine Beachamp (5-1) by split decision after 10 rounds on Friday Nov. 3. The EBU welterweight title fight took place in Vesoul.
Flora Pili (8-0) defeated Ioana Fecioru (5-2) by decision after 10 rounds on Friday Nov. 3. The EBU super lightweight title match was held in St. Avold.
On Saturday Nov. 11, flyweights Marie Connan (6-2) and Ayelen Granadino (9-1-4) meet 10 rounds for IBO world title at Vendome.
Germany
Maryna Malovana (6-0) defeated Bojana Libiszewska (7-57) by unanimous decision after eight rounds on Saturday Nov. 4. The super lightweight bout took place at Plettenberg.
Japan
Makoto Kikuchi (4-1) beat Pornchita Seehaburan (10-3) by decision after eight rounds on Sunday Nov. 5. The super bantamweight match was held in Tachikawa. Also, flyweight Hanako Adams (3-3-2) defeated Moeko Amo (1-3-1) in four.
On Sunday Nov. 12, minimumweights Marina Loreto (6-0-1) Sayo Segawa (1-2) meet six rounds for Japanese title at Osaka.
Monaco
Ramla Ali (9-1) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Julissa Guzman (13-3-2) on Saturday Nov. 4. The regional super bantamweight title bout took place in Monte Carlo. It was a rematch.
New Zealand
On Saturday Nov. 11, heavyweights Maria Hunt (0-1) and Kelly Bishop (0-0) meet four rounds at Porirua.
Philippines
Gretel De Paz (7-6-2) won by unanimous decision after four rounds versus Kim Actub (8-13-1) on Sunday Nov. 5. The bantamweight fight was held in General Trias.
Serbia
On Wednesday Nov. 8, light flyweights Nina Radovanovic (16-4) and Souad Masmoudi (3-0-1) meet 10 rounds for a regional title at Belgrade.
Spain
On Friday Nov. 10, super bantamweights Davinia Perez (7-4) and Sheila Garcia (0-2) meet six rounds at Las Palmas.
United Kingdom
Chelsey Arnell (3-1-1) beat Sherriee Barnes (0-2) by decision after four rounds on Saturday Nov. 4. The super featherweight fight was held in Hull, England.
Vaida Masiokaite (7-20-5) beat Kerry Haley (2-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Nov. 4. The welterweight fight took place at Middlesbrough, England.
Kirsty Hill (6-1) defeated Angelika Oles (2-8) by decision after six rounds on Friday Nov. 3. The lightweight bout took place at Grimsby, England.
USA
Stephanie Han (5-0) won by decision over Simone Aparecida (17-28) on Friday Nov. 3. The lightweight fight was held in El Paso, Texas. Also, bantamweight Brittany Sims (5-3) knocked out Noemi Bosques (12-19-3) in one round; flyweight Amy Salinas (6-4) beat Ashely Sciscente (6-5) by decision after eight rounds.
On Tuesday Nov. 7, bantamweights Miyo Yoshida (16-3) and Shurretta Metcalf (12-4-1) meet 10 rounds for IBF regional title in New York City. Also, super bantamweights Mikiah Kreps (6-0) and Isis Vargas (9-5) meet eight rounds. DAZN will stream.
On Saturday Nov. 11, super flyweights Irma Garcia (22-5-1) and Stephanie Silva (8-0) meet 10 rounds at Long Beach, Calif. for the vacant IBF world title. DAZN will stream. Also, minimumweights Yadira Bustillos (8-1) and Maria Santizo (11-4) meet eight rounds. This match will not be streamed.
(Photo by Miyo Yoshida IG)