Boxer Cherneka Johnson caught her eye Saturday when she went topless and appeared to have paint on her body at a weigh-in. The IBF super bantamweight champion, who recently recovered from a horrific head injury, will defend her title against Britain’s Ellie Scotney at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Watch boxing live and on demand on Kayo. Choose from International Fights, Classic Fights and more. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now.
But 24 hours before her competition, the 28-year-old attracted attention when she attended a weigh-in where she appeared to see nothing but white body paint on her torso. Hours after announcing her OnlyFans account, she posed for a photo with her challenger Scotney. She did, posing for a photo with Misfits boxer and OnlyFans star Elle Brooke.
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The account will include “exclusive behind-the-scenes content, combat prep and never-before-seen clips of training” and the ability to “chat and socialize on a more personal level.” “I’m excited to announce my partnership with OnlyFans, where I’ll be posting behind-the-scenes stories about my life, combat readiness, training, nutrition and everything you don’t see on other social platforms,” she said.
“If you’re there to connect with me and get insights, chat (after fights of course), make special requests, see exclusive content you won’t see anywhere else, click the link in my bio and subscribe .”
Johnson, who was born in New Zealand but represents Australia internationally, was inspired by her fellow world champion boxer Ebanie Bridges, who runs her own OnlyFans account.
Bridges applauds the bold choice of clothing at the weigh-in. “We Australians really know how to challenge @EddieHearn at the weigh-ins,” she said. As a pro, Johnson has a 15-1 record since joining from amateurs in 2016. Her only loss came in March 2021, when she lost by split decision to Shannon O’Connell.
Johnson and Scotney will be the cards in Sunny Edwards’ world title defense against Andres Campos.