Boxing Announcer Dan Hennessey Retires After Controversial Call
Hennessey steps down following backlash for incorrectly naming the winner in a WBA title fight, citing mental health concerns.
- Hennessey mistakenly declared Nina Hughes as the winner before correcting to Cherneka Johnson.
- The error occurred during the undercard of the Lomachenko-Kambosos Jr. fight in Perth, Australia.
- Hennessey faced intense criticism on social media, leading to his decision to retire.
- Both Hughes and Johnson expressed strong emotions about the mix-up and its impact.
- Hennessey will fulfill one last commitment before officially retiring.