FIGHT NIGHT
Scotney vs Flores — Tonight at Olympia, Ellie Goes For History
Right then. Tonight at Olympia London, Ellie Scotney steps into the ring against Mayelli Flores with the chance to become the youngest British undisputed world champion of the four-belt era. All four 122-pound belts are on the table. No fence-sitting from me — this is the moment Scotney announces herself as the best super-bantamweight on the planet.
April 5, 2026
By Luke Parker • Boxing Lookout
- Ellie Scotney (11-0) meets WBA champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1) at Olympia London tonight for the undisputed super-bantamweight crown — all four belts on the line
- A Scotney win makes her the youngest British fighter, male or female, to become undisputed in the four-belt era — a proper landmark moment for UK boxing
- Live on Sky Sports in the UK from 5pm BST as the co-main event beneath Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper on the MVPW-01 card
The Stakes Could Not Be Higher
Make no mistake — this is the biggest night of Ellie Scotney's career so far, and potentially the biggest night of any British female boxer's career in recent memory. Scotney walks into Olympia already carrying three of the four 122-pound belts. Tonight, Mayelli Flores brings the WBA strap, and the winner leaves with the lot.
If Scotney gets her hand raised, she joins a tiny club of British undisputed world champions in the four-belt era. Doing it at her age makes it historic. Doing it as the co-main event of Most Valuable Promotions' UK debut makes it a statement about where women's boxing is right now. This isn't a footnote on someone else's card. This is the main event in everything but billing.
Scotney's Class — And Her Weapon
Let's not beat around the bush: Scotney is levels above most of the division. Her footwork is class, her jab is constant, and her ring IQ is what separates her from the rest. She doesn't rely on one-punch power — she breaks opponents down with angles, volume, and the kind of patience you usually see from fighters with twice her experience.
Her previous unification wins showed a fighter comfortable in deep water. She doesn't panic, she doesn't chase, and she knows exactly when to step on the gas. That's a brilliant blend for a 10-round title fight, because tonight isn't about who lands the biggest shot — it's about who controls the geography of the ring for 30 minutes.
The Scotney Template
Watch her feet in the first two rounds. That's the whole fight. If Scotney's able to circle and pop the jab without getting walked down, Flores is in for a long night. The Mexican is good, but she's never faced someone this technical at this pace.
Flores Is Dangerous — And Underrated
Here's where I'm not going to do what everyone else is doing and write Flores off. She's 13-1-1 for a reason. She's got power at 122, she's aggressive from the opening bell, and crucially, she's the only fighter on this card with a belt Scotney doesn't already own. That means she walks in with something to defend, not something to win.
If you know, you know — Mexican super-bantamweights are a proper breed. Flores throws from range and from the clinch, she mixes her shots to the body and head, and she's going to make Scotney earn every round. If Scotney drops her intensity for even a round or two, Flores has the finishing instinct to make her pay.
The Key Moment
Round four or five. That's when the fight gets decided. If Scotney is still boxing behind the jab and Flores is still chasing, the second half is a procession. If Flores has landed something meaningful and Scotney's posture has changed even slightly, we've got a war on our hands.
My Prediction
I'm not sitting on the fence. Scotney by unanimous decision — something like 98-92 on all three cards. Flores will have her moments, especially in rounds three and six, but Scotney's volume and lateral movement will be too much over 30 minutes. She becomes Britain's youngest undisputed champion of the four-belt era and announces herself on the world stage as the best super-bantamweight in boxing.
Mark it down. Tonight, Ellie Scotney makes history.