Nina Hughes (6-1, 2 KOs) has known as for a rematch following her controversial defeat to Cherneka Johnson (16-2, 6 KOs) in Perth, Australia, after the Brit misplaced her WBA world bantamweight title.
The competition ebbed and flowed and proved to be an entertaining addition to the undercard of Vasiliy Lomachenko’s victory over George Kambossos.
Following the completion of the 10-round championship distance for Hughes-Johnson, MC Daniel Hennessey took middle stage by incorrectly studying the judges’ rating totals and saying Hughes had received.
Hughes, who was boxing on essentially the most distinguished stage of her profession, was left bewildered when moments later Hennessey reversed the announcement after realizing his mistake, then saying that had the truth is claimed the bulk determination verdict.
As soon as Hennessey rectified the error, the official rating totals learn 95-95, 96-94, and 98-92 in favor of Johnson.
Hughes, left puzzled, upset, and pissed off by Hennessey’s error, instantly known as for a rematch when talking post-fight to Principal Occasion PPV.
“I simply don’t get it,” 41-year-old Hughes stated.
“How may they announce I had received after which change the scores? I assumed I’d dominated early. I assumed she received just a few of the later rounds, however I felt like I received comfortably.
“I don’t get how one can announce the winner after which change the scores.
“It’s a joke. I really feel like I’ve been robbed large time. There’s obtained to be a rematch. I didn’t lose that combat.”
Hennessey took to social media to apologize for his error and confirmed that he had apologized to each fighters.
“I personal it. It’s all on me. I take full accountability for the Cherneka Johnson V Nina Hughes controversy,” Hennessey posted on his Fb account. “Not the Judges, not the sanctioned physique. Me. I’ve apologised to all concerned, and now I apologise to you [fight fans].”
“I’m sorry for what occurred. Once more, I personal it and may solely attempt to do higher subsequent time. Not my greatest day within the workplace. I assume all of the s**** feedback on socials I’ve coming. Once more I’m crushed and sorry for my s***storm of a efficiency. You all deserved higher. Sorry once more,” Hennessey added.
