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Ellie Scotney Becomes Britain's Youngest Undisputed Champion With Win Over Mayelli Flores

The win capped MVP’s first all-female card with Sky Sports.

Overview

  • Scotney unified the WBA title with her WBO, WBC and IBF belts at 122 lbs in a unanimous decision win over Flores in London on Sunday.
  • Judges scored the fight 100-90, 100-90 and 96-94 for Scotney, reflecting debate over how close the ten rounds were.
  • Flores pressed forward from the opening bell while Scotney landed clean hooks and a sharp uppercut that steadied the action in key moments.
  • At 28, Scotney is the youngest Briton of the four-belt era to hold all major titles at once, a rare status known as being undisputed.
  • The bout took place on Most Valuable Promotions’ UK debut and first all-female card, and Scotney thanked her faith after saying she cleared late hurdles to compete.