Cherneka Johnson dominates at MSG to become new undisputed bantamweight champion
The Australian boxer dominated Shurretta Metcalf (14-5-1) at Madison Square Garden on Friday night (local time) to bring all four major titles together.
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Johnson (18-2) secured a TKO victory two seconds into the ninth round.
It was a one-sided fight until that point, with referee Charlie Fitch calling time despite Metcalf being keen to continue.
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