- Ellie Scotney beats Mayelli Flores by unanimous decision (96-94, 100-90, 100-90) at Olympia, London
- At 28, Scotney becomes Britain's youngest ever undisputed champion in the four-belt era
- Fight of the year contender as Flores pushed Scotney every step of the way
Let's not beat around the bush — Ellie Scotney just announced herself as one of the best fighters on the planet. At just 28 years old, she's now undisputed super-bantamweight champion, holding the WBO, WBC, IBF and WBA belts simultaneously. That makes her Britain's youngest ever undisputed champion in the four-belt era. Let that sink in for a moment.
The scorecards read 96-94, 100-90, 100-90 — and that wide disparity tells you everything about this fight. One judge saw a war. The other two saw Scotney's class shine through. Both narratives have merit, because Mayelli Flores came to London with absolutely zero intention of handing over her WBA belt quietly.
A Fight of the Year Contender
Make no mistake, this was a proper fight. Flores came out with incredible volume from the opening bell, throwing combinations with bad intentions and making Scotney work for every single second of every round. The Mexican challenger showed exactly why she held the WBA strap — she's tough as nails, relentless in her approach, and carries enough pop to keep any opponent honest.
But Scotney is levels above. That's not disrespectful to Flores — it's a testament to how brilliant Scotney has become. She remained composed when the fight got messy, picked her shots with precision, and landed the cleaner punches throughout. When Flores surged forward with volume, Scotney met her with timing and accuracy. That's the difference between a good fighter and a great one.
The Composure of a Champion
What impressed me most was Scotney's ability to weather the storm in the middle rounds. Flores had a sustained period of pressure around rounds four and five where she genuinely looked threatening. A lesser fighter might have wilted. Scotney adjusted, found her range, and pulled away decisively in the championship rounds. That's championship composure, that is.
Moving to 12-0, Scotney now has the super-bantamweight division completely locked down. She's young, she's improving, and she's undisputed. The future is outrageously bright for this young woman from South London.
What's Next for Scotney?
There's already talk of a superfight — Scotney herself called out Jake Paul after the fight, which tells you about her confidence and willingness to take on anyone. More realistically, she could look to move up in weight or defend her undisputed crown against mandatory challengers. Whatever she chooses, Scotney is box office. If you know, you know.