Ellie Scotney Makes History as UK's Youngest Undisputed Champion
In a fierce and intense 10-round showdown, Ellie Scotney emerged victorious against Mayelli Flores, claiming the undisputed super-bantamweight world championship title. Winning by unanimous decision, Scotney unified the WBA 122lbs belt with her existing WBO, WBC, and IBF world championships, cementing her place in British boxing history as the youngest undisputed world champion in the four-belt era. Flores, determined to become the first Mexican woman to win the undisputed championship, put up a relentless fight, but Scotney's skill and perseverance ultimately paid off. The judges' scorecards reflected Scotney's dominance, with two judges scoring it 100-90 and the third scoring it 96-94 in her favor. The highly competitive and action-packed bout saw both fighters give it their all, with Scotney's technical skill and Flores' aggression making for a thrilling spectacle. In the end, Scotney's superior technique and determination earned her the victory, and she celebrated her historic win with jubilation. Scotney praised Flores as a 'real champion' and acknowledged the fight as her toughest test to date, saying, 'I had to go through so many tests just to get in this ring today and only God brought me through.'