In a remarkable comeback, Dina Thorslund has reclaimed her position as a world champion by defeating Cherneka Johnson, thus ending Johnson's reign as the undisputed champion. This emotional victory marks Thorslund's return to the sport after a hiatus due to pregnancy. Thorslund dominated the fight from the outset, employing an aggressive strategy that earned her a unanimous decision victory, claiming the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF titles in the process.
Her win came after a challenging year that included vacating her previous titles and experiencing a miscarriage. Thorslund's triumphant return began with a victory over Almudena Alvarez, where she secured the WBC interim featherweight title, before moving back to bantamweight to compete for the undisputed championship. The lead-up to the fight was further complicated by the health issues of her training partner, Raven Chapman, who underwent emergency brain surgery. Thorslund's victory was marked by her consistent and powerful combinations, which left Johnson on the defensive for most of the fight.
By the end, Thorslund had landed 103 punches to Johnson's 62, securing a 100-90 victory on all three judges' scorecards. Johnson, who had become the undisputed champion by defeating Shurretta Metcalf, was unable to capitalize on her power against Thorslund, who consistently retaliated with multiple shots after each of Johnson's successful connections.