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Shrretta Metcalf of Dallas, Texas, moved her record to 13-4-1 (2) and picked up not only the biggest win of her career by dominating and outpointing Japanese veteran Miyo Yoshida, she also picked up the vacant IBF-Continental Bantamweight title.
The 5'8 Metcalf has mostly campaigned at the super bantamweight division, however, she moved down to bantamweight this summer, and it was a career-changing decision for the Dallas native. She outpointed Melissa Odessa Parker in a thrilling fight and now picks you up the win over Yoshida. Metcalf has now put herself in a position to potentially face off with the winner of the December showdown between Ebanie Bridges and Avril Mathie for Bridges belt.
The Texan dominated the fight early behind her jab. She used her natural advantages to perfection, keeping Yosihda at bay with her sharp jab, and would mix in occasional right hands that would snap Yoshida's head back. In the middle rounds, Metcalf began coming forward and stalking her opponent and began walking her down. Metcalf became the aggressor and landed a thudding uppercut that hurt her Japanese opponent. Yoshida picked up the pace and tried bringing more pressure, but it was of little success as Metcalf was able to control the distance to keep her opponent from getting comfortable the judges got it right and awarded Chiccn the competitive but clear-cut decision victory by scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 96-94. Metcalf called for the Bridges fight in the post-fight interview should Bridges do her part in December against Mathie.