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Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson is a Māori-Australian boxer who made history by becoming the first Māori athlete to be crowned an undisputed boxing world champion. In July 2025, she secured the WBA, IBF, WBC, and WBO bantamweight titles with a dominant ninth-round TKO victory over Shurretta Metcalf at Madison Square Garden. Known for her speed, skill, and resilience, Johnson continues to be a prominent figure in women’s boxing.