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

Miyo Yoshida will defend her IBF bantamweight title against Shurretta Metcalf on Oct. 23 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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

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

The event, titled “Heroes on the Hudson 2,” will donate a portion of its proceeds to organizations supporting the United States Armed Forces, including the West Point Society of New York, Merging Vets & Players and The Headstrong Project.