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Cherneka Johnson "Sugar Neekz" is an Australian professional boxer with a 19-3-0 record in the Bantamweight division. 8 of those wins came by knockout (42% KO rate). Cherneka Johnson is No. 2 in the IBF's bantamweight rankings (September 30, 2026) and No. 2 in the WBC's bantamweight rankings (October 2, 2026).

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ChernekaJohnson

“Sugar Neekz”

Cherneka Johnson

19

Wins8 KO · 42%

3

Losses

0

Draws22 tracked bouts

IBF
#2Bantamweightas of Sep 30
WBC
#2Bantamweightas of Oct 2
WBO
#2Bantamweightas of Oct 28
WBA
#5Bantamweightas of Oct 31
Height
5′5″
Reach
65″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Apr 9, 2016
Title reigns
6 reigns
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Current streak
L1
Layoff
3 months
Last bout
L to Dina Thorslund · UD · Aug 8, 2026

Title Reigns

6 reigns
Reigns
6
Divisions
2
Bodies
4
Longest · WBA Bantamweight
1 yr 2 mo

Bantamweight

5 reigns
BodyHeldLengthWon vs
IBFJul 2025 – Aug 20261 yr 1 moShurretta Metcalf
WBCJul 2025 – Aug 20261 yrShurretta Metcalf
WBAJul 2025 – Sep 20261 yr 2 moShurretta Metcalf
WBOJul 2025 – Aug 20261 yr 1 moShurretta Metcalf
WBAMay 2024 – Jul 20251 yr 1 moNina Hughes

Super Bantamweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLengthWon vs
IBFApr 2022 – Jun 20231 yr 1 moMelissa EsquivelLost vs Ellie Scotney

Complete Fight History

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2026

AUG 8L toDina Thorslund· UDCaribe Royale · Orlando19-3

2025

DEC 19d.Amanda Galle· UDKaseye Center · Miami19-2

Won IBF / WBC / WBA / WBO · JUL 11

Metcalf

d. Shurretta Metcalf · TKO · R9 · MSG · NYC

IBFWBCWBAWBO

After: 18-2

MAR 22d.Nina Hughes· TKO · R7Qudos Bank Arena · Sydney Olympic Park17-2

2024

Won WBA · MAY 12

Hughes

d. Nina Hughes · MD · RAC Arena · Perth

WBA

After: 16-2

2023

JUN 10L toEllie Scotney· UDWembley Arena · London15-2

2022

OCT 15d.Susie Ramadan· UDRod Laver Arena · Melbourne—

Won IBF · APR 20

Esquivel

d. Melissa Esquivel · MD · Melbourne Convention Centre · Victoria

IBF

After: 14-1

2021

MAR 13L toShannon O'Connell· SDBendigo Stadium · Bendigo13-1

2019

DEC 18d.Nurshahidah Roslie· UDBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre · Brisbane13-0

AUG 9d.Arasa Nimnoi· TKO · R1The Melbourne Pavilion · Melbourne12-0

MAY 15d.Kirti· UDThe Star · Sydney11-0

2018

JUL 6d.Siriphon Chanbuala· KO · R2The Melbourne Pavilion · Melbourne10-0

MAR 17d.Rungnapha Kaewkrachang· TKO · R4The Melbourne Pavilion · Melbourne9-0

2017

DEC 9d.Gretel de Paz· UDWarrnambool Stadium · Warrnambool8-0

OCT 21d.Febriyanti Lubis· TKO · R2Melbourne Park · Melbourne7-0

JUN 24d.Saowaluk Nareepangsri· UDEatons Hill Hotel · Brisbane6-0

MAR 18d.Carol Earl· UDMelbourne Park · Melbourne5-0

2016

OCT 8d.Ratsadaporn Khiaosopa· TKO · R1Melbourne Park · Melbourne4-0

AUG 13d.Daorueng Pakkhetanang· UDMelbourne Park · Melbourne3-0

JUN 11d.Atitaya Saisin· UDBendigo Stadium · Bendigo2-0

APR 9d.Napaporn Ruengsuwan· TKO · R1Warrnambool Stadium · Warrnambool1-0

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Common Questions

What is Cherneka Johnson's professional boxing record?
Cherneka Johnson's professional record is 19-3, with 8 knockouts.
What is Cherneka Johnson's ranking?
As of each body's latest published list, Cherneka Johnson is No. 2 in the IBF's bantamweight rankings (September 30, 2026), No. 2 in the WBC's bantamweight rankings (October 2, 2026), No. 2 in the WBO's bantamweight rankings (October 28, 2026), and No. 5 in the WBA's bantamweight rankings (October 31, 2026).
Has Cherneka Johnson lost a fight?
Yes. Cherneka Johnson has lost 3 professional fights and holds a 19-3 record.
When is Cherneka Johnson's next fight?
Cherneka Johnson does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
What weight class does Cherneka Johnson fight at?
Cherneka Johnson fights at Bantamweight.
Is Cherneka Johnson retired?
Cherneka Johnson is an active boxer.