Crystal Palace fan Ellie Scotney wins IBF world super-bantamweight title
Catford’s Ellie Scotney is the new IBF world super-bantamweight champion.
The 25-year-old won a unanimous points verdict over Australia’s Cherneka Johnson last night at Wembley Arena.
Scotney, a Crystal Palace supporter, won by scorecards of 98-92 (twice) and 97-93.
It means the former GB amateur has won major honours in just her seventh professional bout.
Ellie Scotney celebrates winning the fight
10 June 2023
Picture By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
10 June 2023
Picture By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Scotney said: “I’m so happy, I’ve got no words. I’ll be honest – and I think Shane (McGuigan, trainer) will back me up – that was one of my bad performances. But I got the job done.
“She came and showed how tough she is. She got a bad cut but carried on fighting through.
“There’s a new kid on the block now. Towards the end I did have to bite down and have a bit of a fight. This is my debut on the world stage and it’s only going to get better.”
10 June 2023
Picture By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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