It was a night of double heartbreak for Australian fighters Cherneka Johnson and Delsey Robinson, as both surrendered their world titles during the MVPW-05 card in Orlando, Florida.
Headlining Jake Paul’s MVP event, the defending bantamweight and middleweight champions suffered defeats in the co-main and main events.
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Robinson was the first to fall, struggling from the opening bell to fend off Canada’s Tamm Thibeault.
A two-time Olympic boxer and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, the younger opponent immediately put Robinson on the back foot.
Despite having only five professional fights to her name, the Canadian secured a decisive unanimous decision victory.
With the win, she claimed the IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine middleweight championships in a historically rapid fashion.
The disappointment continued when Johnson was unseated as the undisputed bantamweight champion by Dina Thorslund.
The Danish fighter thoroughly controlled the bout, earning a flawless 100-90 sweep on the judges’ scorecards to claim the unified throne.
It was a shocking showcase for the Australian contingent, wrapping up a tough night that saw two world champions lose their crowns on boxing’s big stage.