Ellie Scotney Triumphs Over Mayelli Flores as Britain’s Youngest World Champion
Ellie Scotney beat Mayelli Flores by unanimous decision after ten rounds. She unified the WBA 122lbs title with the WBO, WBC and IBF belts she already held.
Historic milestone
The victory makes Scotney the United Kingdom’s youngest undisputed world champion in the four-belt era. Flores had been chasing a different milestone. She sought to become the first Mexican woman to claim undisputed status.
Titles unified
- WBA 122lbs (from Flores)
- WBO
- WBC
- IBF
The fight
The contest was furious from the opening bell. Flores pressed hard and forced action throughout.
Scotney was hurt early but responded with precise counters. She landed uppercuts and left hooks to regain control.
Both fighters exchanged heavy shots in close quarters. The ninth round saw Scotney land a telling right uppercut and a backhand hook.
In the final round Scotney connected with repeated right hooks. Flores continued to pour in energy until the final bell.
Judges and scorecards
Two judges scored the contest 100-90 in Scotney’s favour. The third judge had it 96-94.
Scotney’s response
Scotney credited her faith after the fight and said she had attended church that morning. She called the match her toughest challenge so far.
She also praised Flores and suggested the scorecards did not fully reflect Flores’ performance. The London-based fighter celebrated the achievement afterwards.
Significance and coverage
The result places Scotney firmly in British boxing history. Filmogaz.com will follow her next steps as she defends the undisputed super-bantamweight crown.
