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At the Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Cherneka Johnson, with the IBF World Super Bantam Title on the line, beat Susie Ramadan in a highlight-reel fight. Toward the end of the second round, the two boxers had a head clash that caused a wide cut on the skin over Johnson’s skull. However, displaying what fans are now calling the ‘heart of a lion’, Johnson marched on and conquered the night.

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Cherneka Johnson, 27, fought with blood dripping down but eyes on the prize. Despite the severity of the cut, Johnson continued overwhelmingly to win the fight. The bout went the entire distance of the scheduled ten rounds and Johnson won via decision.

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Jonhson’s opponent, a fellow Australian, Susie Ramadan, was 43. The two had sixteen years of age difference entering the fight. Irrespective of the age and generation gap, Ramadan also fought toe-to-toe, determined to win. Johnson’s cut has now taken the center of the floor. While some are comparing it to a bullet hole, some are thinking about an injury caused by an axe.

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Boxing world comments on dangerous cut suffered by Cherneka Johnson in her latest fight

After ESPN Ringside posted a brief clip documenting Johnson’s cut, various fans reacted to it. Here is what some of them are saying on Twitter.

A user commented by saying, “Sheeeeeeeeeesh it look like she got hit with an axe😬”

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Meanwhile, one quoted Sugar Ray Leonard and said, “You Don’t Play Boxing!!! Sheesh!!!”

However, one said, “Heart of a lion!!”

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Similarly, another user left impressed by Johnson said, “She was amazing, definitely gained a fan today!

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On the other hand, another praised Johnson, saying, “Great Boxer. Sugar Neekz overcame adversity, true warriors, made no excuses. She believed in herself, continued to fight, scoring a knockdown and from then on, it was all Johnson. Congrats to Sugar Neekz and it’s a new era.”

Meanwhile, one wrote, “Shorty won with a bullet hole in her head thats CRAZZYY”

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Finally, one said, “Absolute bloodbath! 😤

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Hopefully, Johnson will recover soon and be back in the ring. Being only 27, there is a bright future ahead of her that promises more memorable nights. What is your reaction to Johnson’s injury? Do you think the fight should have been stopped? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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