Boxing Ring Announcer Blunder: Hughes Initially Crowned Winner Before Correction

In a shocking turn of events at a WBA bantamweight title fight, ring announcer Dan Hennessey mistakenly declared Nina Hughes the victor before correcting his error and awarding the belt to Cherneka Johnson. The gaffe sparked outrage from Hughes and confusion among fans.

In a bizarre incident that cast a shadow over an otherwise thrilling boxing match, ring announcer Dan Hennessey committed a colossal error that left the outcome in doubt for several minutes. During the WBA bantamweight title bout between Cherneka Johnson and Nina Hughes, Hennessey prematurely announced Hughes as the winner before swiftly correcting himself and declaring Johnson the victor.

The announcement sent shockwaves through the arena as Hughes began celebrating her supposed triumph before being called back to the center of the ring. Hennessey's retraction prompted disbelief and anger from Hughes, who protested vehemently.

"I just don't get it. How can they announce I had won and then change the scores? I thought I'd dominated early. I thought she won a few of the later rounds but I felt like I won it comfortably," Hughes lamented to Sky Sports. "I don't get how you can announce the winner and then change the scores. It's a joke. I feel like I've been robbed big time. There's got to be a rematch. I didn't lose that fight."

The fight went the distance, with Johnson ultimately prevailing by split decision. Despite the initial confusion, she expressed relief and gratitude for the corrected outcome.

"I'm not the judge and I'm just glad that they figured out the wrong decision," Johnson said. "Nina was a tough fight. I'm not the judges, but I definitely think I won that fight. I'm just over the moon I won this bout."

ESPN's Joe Tessitore was among those who voiced outrage over Hennessey's blunder. "I want to clean up what we saw with this absolute clown show, garbage amateur hour we saw with the ring announcer moments ago," Tessitore exclaimed.

Hennessey later issued an apology on Facebook, acknowledging his responsibility for the mistake. "I own it. It's all on me. I take full responsibility for the Chernika Johnson V Nina Houghs controversy," he wrote. "Not the Judges, not the sanctioned body. Me. I have apologized to all involved and now I apologize to you. I am sorry for what happened. Again I own it and can only try and do better next time. Not my best day in the office. I guess all the s----y comments on socials I have coming. Again I am crushed and sorry for my s---storm of a performance. You all deserved better. Sorry again."

The incident has raised questions about the competency of ring announcers in high-stakes boxing matches and the potential for similar errors in the future. It serves as a reminder of the importance of accuracy and professionalism in announcing the results of sporting events.