Nicolson Retains WBC Interim Title by UD, Challenges Scotney

Skye Nicolson retained her WBC interim super bantamweight title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mariah Turner on Wednesday night in Melbourne, Australia, then issued a direct challenge to undisputed champion Ellie Scotney for a unification bout.

All three judges scored the 10-round main event for the 30-year-old Australian southpaw, with cards reading 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92 according to ringside reports. Nicolson, fighting out of Brisbane, controlled the fight from the outset using precise jabs, sharp footwork and combinations to body and head, keeping the British challenger at bay. Turner showed resilience, pressing forward and landing occasional shots inside, but struggled with Nicolson's speed and ring generalship. A point deduction for holding in the eighth round widened the margin. Turner absorbed punishment, including a bloody nose, yet her corner allowed her to finish the fight.

The win improves Nicolson's record to 16-1 with three knockouts, marking her fourth straight victory since claiming the interim belt in 2024 and her first as a main event headliner. Once a featherweight titlist, she moved down to 122 pounds after a loss to Tiara Brown 13 months...