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The Cherneka Johnson vs. Nina Hughes 2 round-by-round updates have arrived. They provide fans with real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming women's bantamweight championship, which is set for a 10-round, two-minute encounter.
The matchup has flown under the radar for many. Neither Johnson nor Hughes are household names in boxing, but the bout is actually a rematch between two women who are each other's latest opponents. Their previous fight ended with a majority decision in Johnson's favor, despite a valiant effort from Hughes.
Moreover, the announcer had mistakenly announced Hughes as the winner before quickly correcting his error, which ultimately sparked controversy and talk of a rematch. Now, Johnson must defend her WBA women's bantamweight title against Hughes for a second time.
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With a 16-2 record and being 12 years younger, Johnson is expected to beat her 42-year-old foe, whose own record is 6-1. However, domination isn't predicted anywhere, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing Johnson as a -175 favorite, while Hughes is a +140 underdog.
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The card is scheduled to start at 4:00 AM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 1:00 AM P.T. (Pacific Time), while Johnson and Hughes are expected to make their ringwalks at around 5:00 AM E.T. / 2:00 AM P.T.
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Cherneka Johnson vs. Nina Hughes 2
Round 1: Johnson applies immediate pressure, peppering Hughes with jabs. While Hughes tries to fire back, she's forced to clinch to stifle the champion's offense. They break and Johnson continues swarming her, with Hughes clinching again, forcing the referee's intervention.
Hughes intercepts a Johnson level change with an uppercut. Johnson is eager to overwhelm Nunes with volume, but Hughes is firing back. A one-two lands for Johnson, before another Hughes clinch takes place. The referee warns them against excessive clinching.
Another uppercut from Hughes before, as has been the case, another clinch. A lot of wild exchanges with clinches in the middle. Tough round to score.
Our Score: 10-9 Johnson
Round 2: Both women get right back into it, with Johnson pressurng Hughes to the ropes. Johnson swinging for the fences, with Hughes clinching. They break and Johnson stings her with a good right hand. More clinching from Hughes, but as they break, Johnson lands her right hand again.
Another clinch from Hughes, but the referee is quick to separate them. Stiff jab from Johnson. Yet another clinch, but the referee breaks them up. Hughes is firing back, but the more consequential shots are being landed by Johnson. Moreover, Johnson is walking her down.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut, snapping Johnson's head up.
Our Score: 10-9 Johnson, 20-18 Johnson overall
Round 3: The round opens with another wiild exchange, with Johnson seeming to get the better of it, forcing Hughes to clinch. They separate and get into a wild exchange, which appears to have led to some damage to Hughes' nose.
Hughes with a great left hook, but Johnson eats it. Blood is trickling down Hughes' nose, and Johnson is pouncing. While Hughes is landing some shots, especially the uppercut, she's struggling with consistency and is clinching excessively. Johnson is landing more frequently and with more authority.
Massive left hook from Johnson to end the round.
Our Score: 10-9 Johnson, 30-27 Johnson overall
Round 4: More pressure from Johnson, who backs Hughes up. Snappy jab from Johnson, while Hughes barely lands a right hand. Clinching from Hughes, who is trying to stifle Johnson's offense whenever she closes the distance. They break, and Johnson lands a double jab.
Good body shot from Johnson, followed by an overhand. Left hook from Johnson, before Hughes clinches again. The referee separates them, and Johnson strings together a good combination, stunning Hughes, whose face is marked up now. Johnson would be better served establishing some range though.
Jabs from Johnson, and they end the round exchanging.
Our Score: 10-9 Johnson, 40-36 Johnson overall
Round 5: Johnson, again, wastes no time in storming forward. Jabs from Johnson, but an immediate clinch from from Hughes. The referee breaks them up and takes a point away from Hughes for excessive clinching. They restart and Johnson starts landing, but Hughes can't help herself and clinches again.
The referee breaks them up, and Johnson lands a good right hand. Hughes lands a nice hook, but Johnson lands her own shots right back. More clinching from Hughes, with the referee breaking them up.
Our Score: 10-8 Johnson, 50-44 Johnson overall
Round 6: A theme of concern in Hughes' corner. Johnson starts the round with her patented pressure, forcing another clinch from Hughes. They break and Johnson lands some good jabs and a combination. Hughes, though, clinches but they break.
Johnson continues storming forward, landing a good left hook. Hughes with a nice one-two, but Johnson is undeterred, coming forward. More clinching and the referee separates them. Jabs from Johnson before Hughes clinches again, landing a good uppercut on the inside.
Our Score: 10-9 Johnson, 60-53 Johnson overall
Round 7: Immediate pressure from Johnson, but Hughes clinches. The referee intervenes, and Johnson storms forward. Hughes, though, can't help but clinch, with Johnson landing to the back of the hehad. The referee warns her against it, and they continue.
Johnson landing more and more, with Hughes able to do nothing but clinch. Hughes' corner throws in the towel. It's over, it's a TKO.
Official Decision
Cherneka Johnson def. Nina Hughes via TKO in round 7 due to a corner stoppage (0:46)
