Yoshida in action against Metcalfe. Appeal against the judges IBF Women’s Bantamweight Champion Miyo Yoshida (36) was certain of her victory. On October 23 (local time), at a packed Madison Square Garden in New York, Yoshida raised her hands in response to the cheers of fans after battling through 10 rounds. Her teammates from “TEAM MIYO” greeted her with high-fives, their faces filled with smiles. In contrast, the challenger, Shuretta Metcalfe’s team, appeared tense, with no smiles to be seen. Yet, the referee’s announcement was a 3-0 decision, declaring a new champion. Yoshida’s first defense ended in disappointment, met with boos from the crowd. Three weeks after the fight, Yoshida returned to Japan and reflected on the unexpected loss, despite landing several effective punches.