Thorslund defeats Johnson to reclaim world boxing championship titles

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Thorslund defeats Johnson to reclaim world boxing championship titles
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Dina Thorslund reclaimed the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF titles by defeating Cherneka Johnson in a unanimous decision at MVPW-5 in Orlando, Florida. Thorslund, who returned to the ring after a miscarriage, controlled the fight, winning all ten rounds with a decisive punch count. This victory marks Thorslund's return to championship status just over a year after she had to vacate her titles due to pregnancy. The fight was particularly emotional for Thorslund, who dedicated her victory to her training partner recovering from emergency surgery.

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  • Thorslund won every round, with judges scoring 100-90 across the board.
  • She landed 103 punches compared to Johnson's 62 throughout the fight.
  • Thorslund previously vacated her titles after becoming pregnant in June 2025.
  • She returned to boxing earlier this year, capturing the WBC interim featherweight title.
  • Thorslund dedicated her win to her training partner, Raven Chapman.
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Dina Thorslund is a world champion again after ending Cherneka Johnson's undisputed run to cap an emotional return to the sport.

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