Cherneka Johnson Retains Undisputed Crown in War of Style and Guile Against Amanda Galle

In a high-intensity technical hailstone duel, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Australian Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson outpointed Canadian Amanda Galle to consolidate her reign at 118 pounds.

The women’s bantamweight division continues to hail an absolute ruler. In a night defined by technique and endurance, Cherneka Johnson successfully defended her world titles by defeating challenger Amanda Galle via decision.

From the opening bell, Johnson dictated the tempo of the tango…which takes two. Utilizing a stinging jab and constant lateral movement, the Australian neutralized Galle’s steps to close the distance.

The capricious Canadian challenger, known for her aggression and forward-pressing style, sought to pin Johnson against the ropes throughout the night but was met by a champion who countered with needlepoint surgical precision.

By the mid point, Galle had her best moments, landing body combinations that seemed to slow the champion’s momentum. However, Johnson showed why she holds all the belts in the category, adjusting her guard, realigning and regaining control of the ring during the championship rounds. The judges’ scorecards reflected the Australian’s superiority in the clearest exchanges, reaffirming her position atop pound-for-pound talent.