Skilled boxing returns to The Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard on Wednesday, October 23, when DiBella Leisure presents “Heroes on the Hudson 2” to have a good time and help our heroic veterans of america Armed Forces prematurely of Veterans Day.
With the aim of elevating cash and consciousness for deserving Veterans charities, this newest version of Broadway Boxing will likely be headlined by a world title combat that includes IBF bantamweight champion Miyo Yoshida defending her belt in a rematch in opposition to Shurretta Metcalf.
“On October 23, on the Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard, we are going to honor our veterans as soon as once more with ‘Heroes on the Hudson 2’ to assist generate much-needed consciousness and funds for army charities. The primary ‘Heroes on the Hudson’ occasion, held at Occasions Sq.’s Edison Ballroom, was such a powerful success that we needed to transfer it to a much bigger venue this time round,” stated Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Leisure. “Final yr’s card was headlined by a former world champion making a comeback. This yr’s foremost occasion will likely be a compelling world title combat between two proficient, hard-working single moms, the champion Miyo Yoshida and well-deserving #1 contender Shurretta Metcalf. It can mark the start of the Nice 8 Match, geared toward crowning an undisputed ladies’s bantamweight world champion.”
“Heroes on the Hudson 2” is proudly sponsored by CAVU Securities and Morgan Stanley. Firms fascinated about buying sponsorship packages accessible can contact DiBella Leisure at (212) 947-2577.
Tickets for “Heroes On The Hudson 2”, priced at $182, $157, $82 and $57, are on sale now and will be bought through Ticketmaster.com. Doorways at The Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard will open on the evening of the occasion at 7:00 PM ET, with the primary bout scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
A portion of the occasion’s proceeds will likely be donated to the next Veterans causes:
West Level Society of New York gives camaraderie and help to graduates and former cadets of america Army Academy.
Merging Vets & Gamers is a corporation that mixes Veterans with the sporting neighborhood to assist our heroes thrive and make connections and a distinction on the sphere and of their communities. Be taught extra at vetsandplayers.org.
The Headstrong Mission gives free, confidential, and easy-to-access psychological healthcare for members of the army neighborhood. Extra info will be discovered at theheadstrongproject.org.
Yoshida and Metcalf initially met on November 7, 2023, as a part of the undercard to final yr’s “Heroes on the Hudson” occasion. Metcalf received the win that evening through unanimous choice, utilizing her measurement and constant jab to outpace Yoshida and choose up the IBF Inter-Continental belt.
One month later, Yoshida was chosen as a late substitute opponent to face IBF world champion Ebanie Bridges in San Francisco. Coming in as a 7-1 underdog, along with her younger daughter cheering from ringside, Yoshida placed on a dominant efficiency to raise the title from the Aussie in a 10-round all-action combat. With the win, she turned a three-time, two-division world champion. Yoshida beforehand held the WBO Tremendous Flyweight World Title twice.
Now, Yoshida and Metcalf will do battle as soon as extra, every equally motivated to settle the rating.
“I’m anticipating revenge in opposition to Metcalf,” stated Yoshida, of Kagoshima, Japan, now primarily based out of New York Metropolis. “Simply weeks earlier than the combat in opposition to Ebanie, I joined Sosa Crew and have been coaching properly with them ever since. There may be loads of stress on me heading into this rematch, however I’m trying ahead to seeing how a lot I’ve grown over this previous yr.”
Yoshida (17-4) guarantees that the rematch with Metcalf could have a unique consequence.
“I didn’t have an in depth technique final time,” she continued. “I couldn’t deal with the surprising strikes. I assumed it was an in depth combat. The outcome was a call loss, however I’ve discovered the significance of methods to rating factors. I’m burning for revenge and I’m positive I’ll win.”
Metcalf (13-4-1, 2 KOs), of Dallas, TX, can also be anticipating the rematch and decided to seize the world title.
“I’m so comfortable,” stated Metcalf. “That is one thing I’ve labored onerous for and I’ll lastly get the chance I’ve earned. I beat Yoshida the final time and can come out on high once more to develop into a world champion.”
