Cherneka Johnson, the bantamweight world champion, found herself in a whirlwind of emotions during her recent title bout against Nina Hughes. The fight, which took place on the undercard of the Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos boxing event, took a dramatic turn when the ring announcer mistakenly declared Hughes as the winner, only to correct the error moments later and announce Johnson as the true victor.
The confusion and shock of the moment left Johnson feeling a mix of emotions, from disappointment to elation. In an interview on The MMA Hour, Johnson expressed her disbelief at the turn of events, recounting how she went from a low point of thinking she had lost to a high point of realizing she had actually won.
Despite the mix-up, Johnson has accepted the apology from the ring announcer and is ready to move forward. However, Hughes and her team are already calling for a rematch, believing they deserve another shot at the title.
As for Johnson, she is unsure of her next move but is prepared to face Hughes again if necessary. She is confident in her abilities and believes that if a rematch does happen, she will make sure there is no room for confusion on the scorecards.
The boxing world eagerly awaits to see what the future holds for Cherneka Johnson and Nina Hughes, as they navigate the aftermath of a fight that will surely go down in history for its unexpected twists and turns.