Nina Hughes will defend her WBA World Bantam title against Cherneka Johnson at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. This undercard fight precedes the main event featuring Vasyl Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr.
Hughes, from the UK, turned professional in 2021 and has already claimed a world title with a perfect record of six wins. Last year, she secured victories over opponents like Jamie Mitchell and Katie Healy, displaying her dominance by unanimous decisions.
Australian fighter Johnson, with a pro career starting in 2016, has had 17 fights with 15 wins. Despite a recent loss to Ellie Scotney, she has shown resilience and power in previous matches including wins against experienced fighters like Susie Ramadan.
Viewers from USA can watch the Nina Hughes vs Cherneka Johnson fight on ESPN+. The main event starts at 10:00 PM.
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The Nina Hughes vs Cherneka Johnson card will be broadcast live on Monday, May 13 at 03:00 AM. Viewers from UK can watch all the fights on Sky Sports, Sky GO.
Fans in Canada can watch the live stream of the Nina Hughes vs Cherneka Johnson event on TSN+. The main card will start broadcasting at 07:00 PM. The main event fight may start later or earlier than expected due to delays or changes in the undercard. The fight is going to take place at RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Unfortunately, there is no broadcaster for the Nina Hughes vs Cherneka Johnson live stream in Australia. However, you can use a VPN to bypass geo-restrictions and watch the fight on your preferred streaming service as if you’re watching from the countries where the show is available.
Nina Hughes faces Cherneka Johnson in a 10-round bout for the WBA World Bantam title.
Nina Hughes turned pro in December 2021 and boasts an undefeated record of six wins with two knockouts. Her recent victory against Katie Healy, whose record was 7-1, underlines her competitive edge. Given Healy's lower knockout rate, Hughes's recent performances suggest she possesses a poignant advantage in power and precision against her current opponent.
Cherneka Johnson, having started her professional career in April 2016, holds a record of fifteen wins and two losses, with six knockouts. Her last match resulted in a loss to Ellie Scotney, indicating a possible challenge in facing technically skilled opponents like Hughes. The experience gained over more fights and rounds fought could provide Johnson with tactical insights but may not bridge their technical gap.
Live coverage for the Nina Hughes vs Cherneka Johnson main card will start at 10:00 PM EST on ESPN+, Sky Sports, Sky GO, TSN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Nina Hughes vs Cherneka Johnson |
USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-05-12 | 22:00 | 23:30 |
USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-05-12 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
UK and Ireland | 2024-05-13 | 03:00 | 04:30 |
Australia | 2024-05-13 | 14:00 | 15:30 |