Ellie Scotney fights Mayelli Flores for undisputed world boxing title
British boxer Ellie Scotney will attempt to become the UK’s youngest undisputed world champion of the four-belt era when she faces Mexico’s Mayelli Flores in London on 5 April.
The Catford native is aiming to unify the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF championships at 122lbs.
A victory at Kensington’s Olympia would cement her legacy at the pinnacle of the sport.
From hardware store to boxing history
The British fighter’s professional journey began under difficult circumstances during the global pandemic.
After leaving the Great Britain amateur setup in early 2020, strict lockdown restrictions forced her to halt her fighting ambitions.
To make ends meet, the future unified champion took a job as a key worker at a B&Q hardware store.
“I used to work with the nails and that. I didn’t have a clue, I used to blag it.”
“Someone could ask me a question and I’d tell them to go that end of the store knowing it weren’t there and I’d hide. It was a nightmare.”
An old-school path to the summit
Once her professional career finally commenced late in 2020, the super-bantamweight advanced with terrifying speed.
She secured the European title in just her sixth bout before claiming the IBF crown.
The Londoner then systematically defeated the reigning titleholders to add the WBC and WBO belts to her collection.
“I feel like it’s the right way to do things and it’s the old school way.”
“You become undisputed but you haven’t fought for a vacant belt, you literally beat every champion on the way, there’s no better way in my opinion.”
The ultimate prize awaits
Defeating Flores will require overcoming a resilient opponent, but the rising star remains entirely focused on her objective.
Having previously worked in supermarkets and garden centres, she maintains a grounded perspective on her rapid ascent.
“It’s much easier getting punched in the face. It’s so much easier.”
“It’ll mean everything. This is the pinnacle that I’m boxing for.”
