Skye Nicolson Retains WBC Junior Featherweight Title via Unanimous Decision

Australian champion Skye Nicolson improved to 17-1 after defeating Miyo Yoshida on Sunday to retain her WBC junior featherweight belt.

Skye Nicolson defended her WBC junior featherweight title for the first time Sunday, defeating Miyo Yoshida via unanimous decision in Arlington, Texas. The three ringside judges scored the bout 100-90, 99-91, and 98-92 in favor of the 31-year-old Australian champion. Nicolson improved her professional record to 17-1 with 3 KOs, while Yoshida fell to 19-6.

Throughout the contest, Nicolson utilized range and footwork to keep Yoshida at the end of her punches. Although Yoshida attempted to apply pressure, she was unable to consistently close the distance against the titleholder. This technically sound performance moves Nicolson closer to her stated goal of achieving undisputed status at 122 pounds.

The event served as a significant matchup under a partnership between Matchroom Boxing and Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. The two organizations formed an alliance in July to promote women's professional boxing, identifying Nicolson as a central figure in that collaborative effort.