Cherneka Johnson takes WBA bantam title from Nina Hughes, after some ring announcer stupidity

After putting in the effort of her life, thinking she won the fight of her life, Cherneka “Neekz” Johnson had to wait a little longer to hear the best news of her fighting life, when the Australian took the WBA bantamweight world title from 41-year-old Brit Nine Hughes by majority decision.

Johnson had to endure the colossal incompetence of amateur ring announcer Lt. Dan Hennessey when he read the original scores in favor of Hughes. An emotional Johnson (16-2, 6 knockouts) wiped away tears...