Ellie Scotney remains unbeaten and defends her world super-bantamweight title against the tough Mea Motu by unanimous decision on points.
Ellie Scotney has successfully defended her IBF and WBO super-bantamweight titles against New Zealander Mea Motu. The 26-year-old Brit won unanimously on points (99:91) after ten rounds at the Nottingham Arena on January 25. Motu, who was previously unbeaten in 21 professional fights, proved to be a tough opponent, but had no chance against Scotney’s superior technique. “I’m not completely satisfied with my performance,” said Scotney after the fight. “But she was a tough opponent.”
Ellie Scotney continues series
Scotney thus remains unbeaten in her tenth professional fight. It didn’t necessarily look like that at the start of the fight. She was threatened with retirement in the first round due to a head injury. She suffered a laceration to her left eye in a collision in the clinch. However, thanks to the work of her team, the injury was brought under control and Scotney went through the rounds with aplomb. With quick movements and precise combinations, she dominated Motu, who often hit nothing. Especially in the middle rounds, Scotney shows her class and skillfully combines head and body shots.
Mea Motu shows her fighter’s heart
The 35-year-old Motu, mother of five, fights bravely. She scores points with strong combinations, especially in the fourth round. But her clumsy attacks and flat movements give Scotney the chance to counterattack. Despite her efforts, Motu lacks the technical precision to put the British fighter under serious pressure.
Ellie Scotney’s plans for the future
Scotney has big goals. By 2025, she wants to conquer the remaining super-bantamweight titles and become the undisputed world champion. “I want to be undisputed,” she says. In the long term, she plans to move up to featherweight, where fights against Skye Nicolson could await her. “I need big names to get noticed,” she explains. Promoter Eddie Hearn is confident that Scotney will continue on her path to the top of the world.
Text: Andreas Ohlberger
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