Ellie Scotney’s historic undisputed world title with Mayelli Flores has been postponed.
Scotney, the unified WBC, WBO and IBF super-bantamweight titlist, will grow to be the youngest British boxer ever to combat for the undisputed world championship when she does tackle WBA belt-holder Flores.
They had been on account of field on the undercard of Jake Paul’s exhibition with Gervonta Davis on November 14, however with Scotney sustaining an harm in coaching, their combat shall be put again.
Each fighters and their groups stay dedicated to delivering this historic combat, and a brand new date shall be confirmed shortly.
Undisputed bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson will take Scotney’s place on the November 14 invoice in Miami. She’s going to defend her titles towards Amanda Galle.
After dropping to Scotney in 2023, Johnson beat Nina Hughes twice earlier than unifying the 4 main belts towards Shurretta Metcalf. Johnson stopped Metcalf at Madison Sq. Backyard on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s third combat with Amanda Serrano.
“‘Sugar Neekz’ Johnson is set to become Australia’s first-ever defending undisputed champion in the four-belt era, while Canada’s top 118lb contender Amanda Galle has the opportunity to make a global name for herself and become the first Canadian born undisputed champion,” mentioned Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder and CEO of Most Priceless Promotions.
“Even with the short notice, this will be a non-stop all action fight with both fighters ready to make a statement and go to war on Friday, November 14.
“We want Ellie Scotney a speedy restoration and stay up for absolutely supporting her return quickly as she continues her mission towards undisputed.
“Jake vs Tank is a testament to fighters who are redefining limits and chasing greatness, and we look forward to making history together at the Kaseya Center.”
Scotney beats Mexico’s Yamileth Mercado in New York. (AP Photograph/Frank Franklin II)
Catford’s Ellie Scotney informed Sky Sports activities: “All that matters is I win and I’m crowned undisputed champion.
“There’s solely been so many undisputed world champions and it is one thing that I have been chasing since I ever checked out boxing.
“I’ve got to be smart but at the right time press the fight. I know the best of me is just that,” Scotney continued. “Not go too Catford and get involved too soon!
“I’ve executed it champion to champion to champion. I do not suppose many do it that manner. I’ve by no means fought for a vacant belt. Figuring out you have obtained the ultimate piece now however you have earned each step. However that is crucial and the toughest one.”
Laborious-punching contender Avious Griffin can even now field Justin Cardona on the Paul vs Davis undercard.
