Ellie Scotney Wins Undisputed Junior Featherweight Title
LONDON — Ellie Scotney claimed the undisputed junior featherweight championship on Sunday night, defeating Mayelli Flores Rosquero by unanimous decision at the Olympia here to unify the WBA title with her existing WBC, IBF and WBO belts.
The 28-year-old British fighter, now 12-0, earned scores of 100-90, 100-90 and 96-94 from the judges after a competitive 10-round bout. Scotney's precise combinations and ring control proved decisive against the relentless pressure from the 33-year-old Mexican challenger, who fell to 13-1-1 with four knockouts. The victory made Scotney the youngest undisputed champion from Britain in the four-belt era, surpassing records held by fighters like Josh Taylor and Savannah Marshall.
From the opening bell, Flores advanced aggressively, marching forward with high-volume punches from multiple angles to disrupt Scotney's rhythm. The early rounds unfolded at a fast pace, with the fighters trading blows in close exchanges that thrilled the crowd of about 1,000. Scotney, standing at 5 feet 4 inches compared to Flores' 4 feet 11 inches, used her height advantage to establish distance, working behind a sharp jab and landing counters as her opponent closed in.