“I deserve Fighter of the Year!” Ellie Scotney delivered an unforgettable ten‑round showcase on Easter Sunday, out‑boxing Mayelli Flores in a bout that will be hard to surpass for the rest of 2026. After a relentless, high‑tempo clash, Scotney secured a unanimous decision, unifying the four major world titles at super‑bantamweight and becoming the youngest British undisputed champion in the modern four‑belt era. Reflecting on the ferocious encounter, Scotney described it as "ridiculous" in its intensity.

"We were throwing a punch roughly every two seconds," she told Sky Sports. "Everyone expected one of us to run out of steam, but the action just kept coming. It was a barnstormer. I've always dreamed of being part of a fight like that, and to cap it off with an undisputed crown makes it even more special.

Growing up watching those wild battles, to actually live one was absolutely wicked." The fight was streamed via the NOW platform, free of contractual restrictions, and fans were encouraged to tune in with Chrome for the best video experience. The Toe2Toe podcast also featured weekly commentary on the event.

Scotney knew she had to seize the momentum in the latter half of the contest. "In the sixth round she landed a flurry of shots against the ropes, and something clicked inside me – I just went straight at her," the Catford native explained.

"If you study her style, she starts strong and tends to finish strong as well. She was throwing a massive volume, but the key was landing cleaner blows, and I managed to do that.

It was simply a great fight to be a part of." The bout was brutal, and Scotney’s preparation was riddled with setbacks. Six weeks before the showdown she suffered a torn calf muscle, which halted her running and forced her into a catch‑up mode.

"Little things went wrong in the gym too. It was like everything piled up right before the biggest fight of my career. A nerve in my arm started acting up, and on top of that the weight cut to make super‑bantamweight was razor‑thin.

The challenges just kept coming." She recounted how the injuries forced her to fight standing up, trading blows despite the pain. "The calf flared again in the fifth round, then my quads gave out, and I was facing an opponent who was firing on every second.

It was a long night," Scotney said. "Competing at that pace while dealing with all the camp issues was incredibly tough, but I emerged victorious on one of the greatest nights of my career." The triumph brought an overwhelming sense of peace that eclipsed the physical aches. "The feeling that washed over me after all the pain was something I’d never experienced before – I felt like I was floating," she confessed.

Looking ahead, Scotney’s ambition remains undiminished. "I’ve only had twelve fights, and there’s still so much to learn and achieve," she noted.

The next logical step could be moving up in weight. "I’ve ticked off the super‑bantamweight titles, and I’ve been contemplating a jump for a while. I’ll sit down with my team and map out the next move," she said.

At featherweight, the division boasts champions such as Amanda Serrano (WBO and WBA), Tiara Brown (WBC), and Nina Meinke (IBF). Scotney expressed a desire to chase new challenges. "I’m the type of person who always wants a challenge, and that usually means facing a champion. I’ll discuss with my team what comes next.

If possible, I’d love to jump straight into another world title fight – I just crave the challenge. It lights a fire in me."