Cherneka Johnson vs Dina Thorslund as it happened: Aussies lose six world titles in devastating 90 minutes
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Thank you for joining nine.com.au’s LIVE coverage of Most Valuable Promotion’s MVPW-05 event featuring Australians Cherneka Johnson and Desley Robinson.
Although it wasn’t the result we wanted for the two fighters, it was still a night full of action.
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If you missed it - here’s a recap of the Aussies’ night
It was a night of double heartbreak for Australian fighters Cherneka Johnson and Delsey Robinson, as both surrendered their world titles during the MVPW-05 card in Orlando, Florida.
Headlining Jake Paul’s MVP event, the defending bantamweight and middleweight champions suffered defeats in the co-main and main events.
The new champions are born after Aussie heartbreak
Six world titles lost for Aussies in quick succession
It’s not a night to write home for both Aussie fighters as Desley Robinson and Cherneka Johnson both lost their fights on the MVPW card.
Both their rivals received all the belts from the fighters in the middlewight and bantamweight titles.
Cherneka Johnson loses after masterclass from new champion
Cherneka Johnson has lost her undisputed bantamweight title to rival Dina Thorslund after the judge’s ruled in the Dane’s favour, 100-90.
It’s a heavy loss for both Aussies losing the co-main and main fight on the MVPW-05 card.
Thorslund won by unanimous decisions from the judges.
Two fighters flying the flag for Australia on MVP main card
Although losing to her rival Tamm Thibeault, Desley Robinson has represented Australian on one of the biggest stages, MVPW-05, showing what Aussie female fighters can aim towards in their careers.
Speaking exclusively to nine.com.au, Robinson spoke about her and Cherneka Johnson’s journey to the MVP main card.
“I did amateurs with Cherneka, so growing up, seeing each other fight in the amateurs, you think that’s it,” said Robinson.
“Now we’re on the world stage and world champions. We’ve both seen each other’s journeys, we have fought in amateurs on the same cards.
“It’s unreal, I think it’s really good. Australia boxing doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, and especially having two women who have really pushed and busted out butts to get there, it’s good for Australia to see that.
“For a sport that isn’t in the limelight enough, we’re doing it in another country and putting the limelight on it here.”
Johnson finally bounces back as both fighters ‘hungry’ for victory
Cherneka Johnson has become more assertive in this fight against Dina Thorslund but it still looks like her rival is ahead of her on the scores.
Earlier, Johnson spoke to nine.com.au exclusively about her upcoming bout with her rival.
“Dina doesn’t have much setting up her attacks. She’s got a great work rate, great punch output, great stamina, as you do being undefeated,” Johnson admitted.
“But she has never fought anyone like me before. I believe I can do it all, and I’ll do whatever I have to combat what she brings.
“We are both hungry, we both have something on the line. I definitely think it’s going to be a full-on war, that’s for sure.”
Thorslund comes out swinging as Aussie on defense
Cherneka Johnson was on the back foot after the first round as Dina Thorslund was the stronger fighter out the gates.
Aussie Johnson looks too hesitant to let her hands go as Thorslund beats the confidence of her.
Cherneka Johnson overpowered by opponent. ESPN
Johnson arrives into the ring
Gold Coast’s Cherneka Johnson is in the ring, and will defend her bantamweight championships.
Cherneka Johnson enters the ring. ESPN
Main event to begin with another Aussie on show
After one Aussie’s defeat in Florida, Cherneka Johnson is now entering the ring.
She’ll fight Dina Thorslund for the undisputed bantamweight title.
