Nina Hughes

Cherneka Johnson outclasses Nina Hughes to force stoppage in rematch

Sustained pressure from Cherneka Johnson persuade the corner of Nina Hughes throw the towel in round seven

George Kambosos Jnr and Jake Wyllie make weight for showdown in Sydney

George Kambosos Jnr and Jake Wyllie on Friday cleared the final hurdle for their domestic showdown Saturday night in Sydney, Australia, making the weight for their 12-round junior welterweight fight.

Nina Hughes answers the call again – this time to set her record straight

Nina Hughes calls her first fight with Cherneka Johnson “controversial” – but likely not for the reason you think.

Lou DiBella organizing bantamweight tournament as next step in women’s boxing

Promoter Lou DiBella's commitment to the sweeter science has led him to begin putting together an eight-woman tournament to crown boxing’s first undisputed women's bantamweight champion.

Cherneka Johnson Open To Nina Hughes Rematch After Announcer Blooper Ruins Outcome

Cherneka Johnson became a two-division world champion on Saturday night, yet the circumstances of the announcement of victory overshadowed the outcome. Lt. Dan Hennessey, the ring announcer, stated her opponent Nina Hughes had won the bout before correcting himself and announcing Johnson as the winner.

Announcer Admits ‘It’s All On Me’ After Error Announcing Wrong Winner In Hughes-Johnson Clash

Nina Hughes (6-1, 2 KOs) has called for a rematch following her controversial defeat to Cherneka Johnson (16-2, 6 KOs) in Perth, Australia, after the Brit lost her WBA world bantamweight title.

CompuBox Punch Stats: Nina Hughes-Cherneka Johnson

On Second Thought, Cherneka Johnson Bests Nina Hughes After All

Although it took a few harrowing moments and the sheepish correction of the ring announcer's original call, Cherneka Johnson was eventually able to bash her way to a win over Nina Hughes and a bantamweight title.

Carlos Cuadras-Andrew Moloney & Nina Hughes-Cherneka Johnson Added To Lomachenko-Kambosos

Nina Hughes-Cherneka Johnson WBA Title Fight To Land on May 12 Lomachenko-Kambosos Show

Cherneka Johnson will drop back down in weight in a bid to become a two-division titlist. BoxingScene.com has learned that plans are in place for Melbourne’s Johnson to challenge WBA bantamweight titleholder Nina Hughes. The bout is expected to be announced as part of a May 12 title fight tripleheader on ESPN from