"Surely I get fighter of the year!" Ellie Scotney delivered an unforgettable ten‑round spectacle on Easter Sunday, out‑boxing Mayelli Flores in a bout that will be remembered as one of the most relentless contests of 2026. After a grueling war of attrition, Scotney secured a unanimous decision, unifying all four major super‑bantamweight world titles and earning the distinction of becoming Britain’s youngest undisputed champion in the modern four‑belt era.

Reflecting on the ferocious encounter, Scotney described the fight as "ridiculous" and recounted the relentless pace. "I think we threw a punch every two seconds," she told Sky Sports. "Everyone kept saying someone would run out of steam, but the action just kept coming.

It was a barnstormer. I've always dreamed of being in 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 wicked." The bout demanded that Scotney seize momentum in the second half. "In the sixth round she caught me with a flurry on the ropes and something clicked – I just went straight at her," the Catford native explained.

She noted that Flores tends to start strong and finish strong, but Scotney’s accuracy and cleaner landing gave her the edge. "She was throwing a lot of volume, but it was about what was getting through.

It was a great fight to be part of." The road to that night was anything but smooth. Six weeks before the showdown, Scotney suffered a torn calf muscle that halted her running and forced her to play catch‑up in training. "Little things went wrong in the gym as well.

It was my biggest fight and everything hit at once. A nerve in my arm started acting up, and the cut to make super‑bantamweight was brutal," she said. She likened the preparation to a crucifixion, acknowledging the mental and physical toll of fight week.

"Boxing on Resurrection Sunday I knew it would cost me dearly, and I had to carry that cross. It was testing." During the fight, the injuries resurfaced. "The calf gave out again in the fifth round, then my quads exploded, so I was standing opposite someone who was ready to fire every second… It was a long night," Scotney recalled. Despite the pain, she pressed on, trading blows at a blistering tempo.

"To fight at that pace while dealing with everything that went wrong in camp was hard, but I prevailed on one of the greatest nights of my career." The aftermath brought an unexpected sense of calm. "The feeling that overtook all the aches and pains was a peace I’d never known before. I feel like I’m floating," she said, describing the surreal satisfaction of achieving a historic milestone.

Looking ahead, Scotney’s ambition remains unquenched. "There’s still so much for me to learn and accomplish, and I’ve only had twelve fights," she noted.

A move up in weight is now on the table. "I’ve completed the collection at super‑bantamweight.

I’ve been waiting to make the jump for a long time, so I’ll sit down with the team and decide the next steps," she explained. At featherweight, the division boasts formidable champions: Amanda Serrano holds the WBO and WBA belts, Tiara Brown carries the WBC title, and Nina Meinke guards the IBF crown. "I’m a person who always wants a challenge, and that always comes with a champion.

I’ll talk to my team about what’s next," Scotney affirmed. "If I could, I’d go straight into another world‑title fight. I just want a challenge. It lights something in me." Scotney’s victory not only cemented her status as an undisputed champion but also sparked conversations about her future trajectory.

Fans and analysts alike are eager to see whether she will remain at super‑bantamweight to defend her quartet of belts or venture into featherweight to test herself against Serrano, Brown, and Meinke. Whatever path she chooses, the determination she displayed on Easter Sunday suggests she will continue to seek the toughest opponents and the most demanding stages. In the broader context of women’s boxing, Scotney’s achievement underscores the sport’s growing depth and the increasing frequency of high‑stakes, high‑action fights. Her willingness to endure pain, adapt to setbacks, and still perform at an elite level provides a blueprint for upcoming fighters aiming for greatness.

As she looks toward the next chapter—whether that involves a weight‑class jump, a unification bout with a featherweight champion, or another historic defense—her words echo a simple truth: the fire that drove her to that ring remains bright, and she intends to keep feeding it with every challenge she embraces.