Trainer McGuigan Backs Scotney to Become Three-Weight Undisputed Champion

Ellie Scotney is on the cusp of etching her name in British boxing history as she prepares to face Mayelli Flores in a unification bout for the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF super-bantamweight titles on Sunday night. A victory would make her Britain's youngest undisputed world champion in the four-belt era. Her trainer, Shane McGuigan, not only expects Scotney to emerge victorious but also believes she has the potential to become an undisputed champion in three different weight classes. "In my honest opinion, I envision her as a three-weight undisputed world champion. That's our next objective, our next mission, and I firmly believe she has the capabilities to achieve it," McGuigan stated. Having successfully made weight for this bout, Scotney is likely to move on from the 122lbs division. "Making weight is extremely challenging. The only reason I've persisted for so long is to become undisputed," Scotney explained. With a potential move to featherweight on the horizon, Scotney remains focused on her immediate goal. "There are significant fights to be made at featherweight, but for now, my undivided attention is on the upcoming bout," she added. Flores, known for her compact stature and furious punching pace, promises to provide a formidable challenge over 10 rounds. McGuigan acknowledged the difficulty of the fight, saying, "It's a genuinely tough contest. She's been beaten only once, which was a long time ago, and she's defeated a very capable champion in Nazarena Romero. She has a remarkable work rate, is a decent puncher, and her small size will make her hard to hit cleanly." The televised event will also feature Emma Dolan in her first world championship contest against Mexico's Irma Garcia. Dolan, inspired by Scotney's achievements, aims to emulate her success and secure multiple titles. "For me, it's all about legacy. I'm not interested in anything else; I want to participate in fights that will leave a lasting impact. I'd like to face all the other champions," Dolan expressed.