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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.
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