The ring announcer for the boxing match between Cherneka Johnson and Nina Hughes made a cruel mistake Saturday night as they fought for the WBA bantamweight title.
Johnson and Hughes fought until the end, and the match was up to the judges. Both fighters were joined by Dan Hennessy and the referee in the center of the ring. Hennessy initially announced that Hughes was the winner, then Hughes corrected himself.
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Cherneka Johnson during her IBF super bantamweight world title fight against Ellie Scotney at OVO Arena Wembley on June 10, 2023 in London. (Warren Little/Getty Images)
Hughes began celebrating before being called back to the center of the ring. Hennessy then announced Johnson as the winner. It was Hughes’ first professional loss of his career.
“I just don’t understand it,” Hughes said after the drama ended. sky sports. “How can you announce that I won and change the score? I thought I dominated early on. I thought she won in the last few rounds, but I… It felt like an easy win.
“I don’t understand how they change the score after announcing the winner. It’s a joke. I feel like I was robbed of a lot of time. We need a rematch. I didn’t lose in that fight.”
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Johnson won by split decision.
After the match, when Hennessy announced her as the winner, she said she had to accept a do-over.
Nina Hughes celebrates her WBA bantamweight world title victory over Katie Healy at OVO Arena Wembley on June 10, 2023 in London. (Warren Little/Getty Images)
“I’m not a judge, so I’m just glad they got the wrong verdict,” Johnson said. “Nina had a tough match. I’m not a judge, but I definitely think she won that match. I’m really happy that I won this match.”
ESPN’s Joe Tessitore argued with the announcers when the incident occurred.
“I want to clear up what we saw in this absolute clown show, the garbage amateur time we saw earlier with the ring announcer,” he said.
Hennessy posted an apology on Facebook.
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“I own it. It’s all on me. I take full responsibility for the Chenika Johnson vs. Nina Huffs controversy,” he wrote. “It’s not the judge or the accredited body. It’s me. I apologize to everyone involved and now I apologize to you all. I’m sorry for what happened. Again, I own it and next time… I can only strive to do better. It wasn’t my best day.” At the office, I think I’ve made some nasty comments on social media. Also, I’m sorry for my terrible performance. Also. “
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