Ellie Scotney dominates Cherneka Johnson to win IBF Featherweight title in ten rounds

Ellie Scotney: The Rise of a Champion

Ellie Scotney, a former B&Q worker, has become the new IBF world super bantamweight champion after her impressive performance over Cherneka Johnson in a ten-round title bout at Wembley Arena. This triumph not only marks Scotney’s first world title but also makes her Britain’s sixth female world champion. In only her seventh professional fight, she proved she was more than ready for this level with her all-action style and well-calculated punches.

The Road to the Title Bout

Scotney’s journey to the title bout was not smooth sailing. The 25-year-old was supposed to face the previous champion from Australia last month but was removed from the undercard of Katie Taylor’s fight due to her trainer, Shane McGuigan’s, history with Chantelle Cameron. This unsettling event did not stop Scotney from becoming a new world champion; it only fueled her to box more impressively and reclaim the belt from Johnson.

The Fight Against Johnson

Johnson gave a great fight, paying homage to her New Zealand roots by using a Haka as part of her ring walk. Both boxers made a lively start, and it was a close call during the early rounds. However, Scotney was the one who landed the more eye-catching shots and began to pull away. Although she didn’t get the first stoppage of her career, Scotney’s head opened up a nasty cut over Johnson’s right eye, which did not seem to affect her for the rest of the fight. Edwards, Roldan, and Zappia all scored the fight in Scotney’s favor, making her the new champ.

The Future of Scotney

Scotney’s victory could be the start of a legendary career as her performance caught the attention of boxing enthusiasts worldwide. In only seven fights, she has become a dominant force in the boxing world and is expected to face even tougher opponents in the future. Promoter Eddie Hearn can only hope to keep the momentum going by finding the right fights to help Scotney climb the ranks and perhaps face a top-tier boxer soon.

The Johnny Fisher Show

Aside from the Scotney-Johnson fight, Johnny Fisher’s quick win over Emilio Salas caught the crowds’ attention, requiring only 127 seconds to win. Fisher hopes to prove himself along with the likes of British champions Fabio Wardley, Frazer Clarke, and David Adeleye in the future. However, beating Salas, who failed to answer the count after the first knockdown, will not contribute a lot in that pursuit. Fisher’s next outing will likely be a shot at the vacant southern arena heavyweight title, a chance he is sure to grab with both hands.

Final Thoughts

Ellie Scotney’s rise to become the new IBF world super bantamweight champion is undoubtedly a sign of what’s to come in women’s boxing. Scotland’s triumph gives hope to many young female boxers dreaming of making it big in the sport. As for Johnny Fisher, his impressive victory is a glimpse of what he can do, but he will need tougher oppositions to prove his worth.