Ellie Scotney improves to 12-0 after winning a points decision against Mayelli Flores.
LONDON — Ellie Scotney was named the undisputed junior featherweight champion on Sunday after securing a points victory over Mayelli Flores in a fight that could be considered for fight of the year.
Scotney (12-0), who held the WBO, IBF, and WBC titles, triumphed over Flores by unanimous decision, claiming the Mexican’s WBA belt and becoming Britain’s youngest undisputed champion, male or female, at the age of 28.
The judges scored the bout 96-94, 100-90, and 100-90.
“I can’t express how challenging that fight was. And I believe the score [didn’t] reflect her performance,” Scotney stated in the ring. “She was relentless from the first bell. And when I say I had to endure numerous tests just to be here today, only God guided me through. Only God.”
The initial rounds unfolded at a rapid pace, with Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) advancing from the start in an effort to prevent Scotney from establishing any rhythm or momentum, delivering punches from various angles and unsettling the London-born fighter. The two exchanged blows throughout much of the match, but by Round 4, Scotney began to assert some control, utilizing her jab more effectively and moving to evade Flores’ most powerful strikes before building her combinations.
Nonetheless, Flores remained undeterred and continued to press forward, attempting to draw Scotney into a brawl, much to the excitement of the fans in attendance who were captivated by every moment of the bout.
Scotney maintained her composure and distanced herself as the fight progressed, landing cleaner shots while Flores maintained a higher output but was unable to inflict damage on Scotney. In Round 8, Scotney took charge, landing two significant right hands that shook Flores. In the final two rounds, Scotney moved adeptly, worked behind her jab, and ensured she made no errors as she secured a noteworthy victory.
Earlier, Chantelle Cameron captured the vacant WBO junior middleweight title with a decisive unanimous points victory over Michaela Kotaskova.
The judges scored the match 100-90, 99-91, and 99-91 in favor of Cameron (22-1, 8 KOs), who was dominant from the outset, targeting the body of the taller Kotaskova and overwhelming her.
Cameron, 34, becomes a two-weight world champion after previously holding the undisputed junior welterweight titles. The Brit showcased her physicality despite being the smaller fighter, and while Kotaskova displayed determination and continued to throw punches, they lacked power.
Competing over the longer three-minute rounds, Cameron’s work rate remained high, and her fitness proved crucial, varying her combinations to leave her opponent on unsteady legs multiple times.
Following the fight, Mikaela Mayer joined Cameron for a post-fight interview, and the two expressed their intention to face each other next.
They confronted each other in the ring, and while a match has not yet been confirmed, both asserted that it would be straightforward to arrange since they are both signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
