Cherneka Johnson, Dina Thorslund fight for bantamweight titles tonight in Orlando
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Cherneka Johnson and Dina Thorslund face off for the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO bantamweight titles tonight at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida. The main event is scheduled to begin around midnight ET, after preliminaries starting at 10 p.m. ET. Johnson, a former IBF super bantamweight champion, looks to defend her status against Thorslund, who returns to the ring after relinquishing titles due to pregnancy. Both fighters are aiming to solidify their standings in the bantamweight division, with Johnson boasting a record of 19-2 and Thorslund at 24-0.
- •Johnson (19-2) is a former IBF super bantamweight champion.
- •Thorslund (24-0) returns after a hiatus due to pregnancy.
- •The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET with the main event around midnight.
- •Fight location is Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida.
- •Johnson aims to take Thorslund's pound-for-pound ranking.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Cherneka Johnson vs. Dina Thorslund: Live stream, TV channel & start time for 2026 boxing fight
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