- Ellie Scotney defeats Mayelli Flores by unanimous decision (96-94, 100-90, 100-90) to win the undisputed super-bantamweight world titles at Olympia London
- Scotney becomes Britain's youngest ever undisputed champion at age 28 — a historic achievement for British boxing
- Flores marched forward relentlessly but Scotney's composure, ring intelligence, and cleaner work pulled away as the fight went on
- A proper Fight of the Year contender that showcased elite-level super-bantamweight boxing at its finest
The Youngest Undisputed In British History
Let's just stop and appreciate what happened here. Ellie Scotney is now the undisputed super-bantamweight champion of the world. Four belts. One name. At 28 years old, she's achieved something only a handful of British fighters have ever managed, and she's done it younger than any of them. If you know, you know — this is a massive moment for British boxing, and it's a woman leading the charge.
Flores came to fight. Make no mistake, she was marching forward from the opening bell, throwing in bunches, and making Scotney work. The American wasn't there just to make up the numbers. But Scotney's composure under pressure was exactly what separates champions from challengers. When Flores turned up the heat, Scotney stayed cool, stayed technical, and started making her miss.
Composure Over Chaos
The early rounds were competitive. Flores had ambition, footwork, and genuine intent. She was landing decent body shots, getting into range, and making Scotney think about her spacing. If you were watching those first three or four rounds and didn't know these two, you might have thought this was an evenly matched fight. But that's not how elite boxing works.
From round five onwards, Scotney started to dominate. The hand speed difference became undeniable. The ring intelligence started to show — angles opened up, shots landed cleaner, and Flores found herself constantly just outside of range. Scotney pulled away on the scorecards and never looked back. That's the levels difference right there.
Flores Showed Heart — But Scotney Is Proper Elite
Credit where it's due — Flores never stopped coming forward. She never quit on herself. But there's a difference between bravery and being outclassed, and Scotney is operating at a different level. The footwork, the timing, the defensive adjustments mid-fight — it's all brilliant stuff from someone who's learned at the elite level.
The scorecards tell the story. One judge had it 96-94 — tight, but Scotney clear. The other two judges had it 100-90. That's the kind of statement performance you need when you're moving up in competition, and that's exactly what Scotney delivered. This wasn't a squeaky decision. This was a fighter who dominated a genuine opponent and proved she belongs at the top of the division.
What Now For Scotney?
Undisputed at super-bantamweight. That's the pinnacle. The question now is whether Scotney moves up, or whether she defends and takes on all challengers in the 122lb division. With the platform that MVPW and ESPN have provided, the biggest fights in women's boxing are all accessible. We reckon she stays at super-bantamweight for at least one defence, but if there's a big lightweight fight to be made, Scotney's got the talent to move up and compete.
Make no mistake — this girl has just announced herself as one of the most talented super-bantamweights in the world, regardless of gender. The boxing is proper elite-level. The ring IQ is second to none. And now she's got the belts to back it up. British boxing should be proud tonight.
Fight of the Year Contender
This was boxing at its best. Two skilled fighters, championship-level drama, and a genuine narrative arc from competitive opening rounds to a dominant championship performance. The Olympia was rocking, the crowd was into it, and Scotney delivered a performance worthy of the stage. If this doesn't get mentioned in Fight of the Year conversations at the end of 2026, we'll be shocked.
Result: Ellie Scotney def. Mayelli Flores — Unanimous Decision (96-94, 100-90, 100-90). Scotney wins undisputed super-bantamweight titles and becomes Britain's youngest ever undisputed champion.