Sugar Neeks' Sweet Victory: Cherneka Johnson Talks Jake Paul, Boxing Glory, And Onlyfans Millions In 2025

From Gold Coast to Global Stardom: Cherneka Johnson’s Rise

Picture this: a 12-year-old girl walks into a PCYC on the Gold Coast, slips on a pair of boxing gloves, and unknowingly sets herself on a path to greatness. That girl was Cherneka Johnson, now affectionately known as 'Sugar Neeks,' who has punched her way into history as Australia’s first-ever undisputed bantamweight world champion holding all four major belts. Her journey from a small-town fighter to a global sensation is nothing short of inspiring.

Last month, the 30-year-old Kiwi-turned-Aussie made waves at Madison Square Garden, defeating Shurretta Metcalf in a grueling bout on the undercard of Netflix’s groundbreaking all-female event, headlined by Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Adding the IBF, WBC, and WBO titles to her existing WBA belt, Johnson surpassed even the legendary Kostya Tszyu, who held three belts over two decades ago. Talk about raising the bar!

Now, with a record of 18-2-0, she’s basking in the glow of victory - and the spotlight. 'I’m still the same humble me, but I’ve got something everyone wants now,' she confided to Wide World of Sports just three weeks after her career-defining win. And darling, with that kind of charm and power, who wouldn’t want a piece of her story?

Jake Paul’s MVP: A Game-Changer for Women’s Boxing

Behind every champion is a killer team, and for Johnson, that includes none other than Jake Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) company. Signing with MVP in June, she’s now part of a movement that’s shaking up the boxing world - especially for female fighters. While Paul might stir up controversy with his own headline-grabbing bouts (yes, we’re looking at that Mike Tyson fight), there’s no denying his platform is a goldmine for talent like Johnson.

The proof? That Netflix all-female card drew six million viewers, with headliners Taylor and Serrano reportedly splitting a jaw-dropping $30 million purse. While Johnson keeps her exact earnings from the Metcalf fight under wraps, she admits it’s a payday she never dreamed of. 'MVP is putting in so much effort to make things equal and fair - it’s just the beginning,' she hinted with a smile.

'Jake’s genuinely a good guy. People love to throw shade, but I’ve got nothing but respect for how he’s pushing women’s boxing forward,'

Johnson shared, brushing off the haters. With plans to fight three times a year under MVP’s banner, Sugar Neeks is set to turn those punches into serious profit. And we’re here for every round!

OnlyFans and Weigh-In Wow: Sugar Neeks’ Bold Moves

Boxing isn’t the only arena where Johnson is scoring big. With an OnlyFans account boasting thousands of subscribers and an Instagram following of 455,000, she’s tapping into the same savvy side hustle as fellow Aussie athletes like Ebanie Bridges and Renee Gracie. It’s a smart play - one that’s padded her bank account while she waited for the sport to catch up with fair pay.

But let’s talk about that iconic weigh-in moment. Remember when Sugar Neeks showed up wearing nothing but body paint on her chest? Pure genius! She’s not ruling out a repeat either, teasing, 'It’s a good selling point - more eyes on me and the sport.' And with MVP’s knack for audience engagement, we bet they’re all for it. Good or bad buzz, it’s all fuel for her fire.

Now back on the Gold Coast, Johnson is soaking up life as the undisputed champ. She’s eyeing a ring return around late October or early November to defend her belts, though she’s keeping her next opponent a tantalizing mystery. One thing’s for sure - whether in the ring or online, Sugar Neeks knows how to keep us hooked.