Ellie Scotney

Bio

Ellie Scotney is a homegrown South London talent who's made rapid progress up the rankings. At 26 with an 8-0 record, she's the IBF super bantamweight champion and one of the most exciting prospects in British women's boxing. The lad's got solid fundamentals, good footwork for her size, and that British grit that shows she's willing to fight whoever's put in front of her. She's not flashy, but she's effective and improving with every fight.

What's impressive about Scotney is how quickly she's moved through the opposition and secured a world title at such a young age. She's fighting quality opponents and not just padding her record with bums. The fact that she's got championship pedigree already at 26 tells you she's got serious aspirations and the skill set to match them. She's the kind of fighter who'll develop into something really special with a few more years of experience.

The fight against Mayelli Flores on April 5 at Olympia London is a proper test for Scotney. Flores has serious championship experience and won't be an easy night. But that's exactly the kind of fight Scotney needs to take—fighting the other world champions and establishing herself as a legitimate force at super bantamweight. If she can get past Flores, she's got a genuine chance to become one of the biggest names in women's boxing in the coming years.