Upcoming Boxing Event Update
In an intriguing update to the upcoming boxing event, Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis are set to face off on November 14, streamed live on Netflix. However, a primary undercard bout featuring Ellie Scotney and Mayeli Flores for the undisputed super bantamweight championship has been postponed due to an undisclosed injury suffered by Scotney, the reigning WBC, WBO, and IBF champion. Scotney was slated to unify her titles against Flores, the WBA champion, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Support for Scotney
Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, expressed his support for Scotney, wishing her a swift recovery as she continues to pursue her goal of becoming the undisputed champion. Despite this setback, the fight card remains strong, with Cherneka Johnson stepping in to defend her four bantamweight belts against Amanda Galle in a thrilling title clash.
Fighter Profiles
Cherneka Johnson (18-2, 8 KOs) previously captured the WBA bantamweight title by narrowly defeating Nina Hughes in a memorable bout in May 2024, which gained notoriety for a mix-up in the initial announcement of the winner. Johnson then found her path to unification clearer when Dina Thorslund‘s withdrawal from a scheduled three-belt title fight due to pregnancy allowed her the chance to unify against Shurretta Metcalf, which culminated in a ninth-round TKO victory.
Amanda Galle (12-0-1, 1 KO), on the other hand, has shown resilience and determination, bouncing back from a split draw in July 2022 to secure six consecutive wins. Notably, she clinched the IBO bantamweight title with a majority decision over Niorkis Carreno last December, and she recently impressed audiences with a decision victory over Alondra Yamile Hernandez Mendoza.
Match-Up Changes
Additionally, there has been a change in the welterweight match-up involving Avious Griffin (17-1, 16 KOs), who will now face Justin Cordona (10-1, 5 KOs) instead of the originally scheduled Cesar Francis in an eight-round contest.
Fight Card Overview
This eagerly anticipated fight card now includes:
- Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis (195-pound exhibition)
- Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin (WBA/WBO/IBF super featherweight championship)
- Cherneka Johnson vs. Amanda Galle (Undisputed bantamweight championship)
- Gary Antuanne Russell vs. Andy Hiraoka (WBA super lightweight championship)
- Yokasta Valle vs. Yadira Bustillos (WBC strawweight championship)
- Avious Griffin vs. Justin Cordona (Welterweight)
Fans can look forward to an event filled with high-stakes matchups and the pursuit of championship titles amid some unexpected changes.
