Scotney “heartbroken” as IBF world title fight pulled from Dublin card
Ellie Scotney has blamed undisputed light-welterweight world champion Chantelle Cameron for her IBF super-bantamweight world title challenge being off.
Catford’s Scotney had been set to face Cherneka Johnson in Dublin on May 20 as part of the undercard to Cameron’s clash with Irish legend Katie Taylor.
But Scotney claimed on social media that her fight has been cancelled at the request of Cameron.
Initially she posted a tweet saying “boxing stinks” before a later post saying she had been removed from the Matchroom Boxing show.
“I am now hearing that I will be removed from the May 20 card in Dublin due to Chantelle Cameron and her management insisting to my promoter that I’m not allowed to be on her undercard because of who trains me,” tweeted Scotney, who is coached by Shane McGuigan. “This is despite having been on two cards together before with no problems whatsoever.
“My dream is now being taken away from me by a fellow fighter dictating terms and making unreasonable demands to my promoter. I cannot describe how heartbroken I am.”
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— Ellie Scotney (@elliescotney_) April 4, 2023
In response, Cameron released a statement saying: “A few years ago I almost walked away from the sport I love because of what I went through with my team.
“I would have hoped that she would have understood the situation and how important our mental health is going into fights like these, especially as the away fighter in Dublin where Katie is hailed as a national treasure, the last thing I need is more intimidation.
“It brings me to this point where I am in the biggest fight of my life.
“It has not been an easy road and it has not been an easy decision for my team to make, but they have to protect me in this situation and I have to protect myself.
“I am sorry this impacts Ellie, this is not about her, and even though I don’t appreciate being publicly bullied and shamed into trying to change the decision last night, I really do wish her well moving forward and know that there are big opportunities around the corner for her.”
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