ELLIE SCOTNEY survived a first-round slashed eye to defend her IBF and WBA super-bantamweight world titles. The 26-year-old Catford queen went toe-to-toe with New Zealand warrior Mea Motu and was ...

But her cutman played a blinder and Scotney picked apart her relentless Kiwi opponent to land a unanimous decision, with all three judges calling it: 99-91. Both 122lb women threw early hooks to the ...

John Cooney's family have told of their 'complete devastation' following the boxer's death at the age of just 28. The Galway ...

Barry McGuigan has led the tributes following the death of John Cooney. The 28-year-old's death was announced on Saturday in ...

Ellie Scotney is eager to take out another world champion on Saturday’s show at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, @MarkHDunlop and all the team at this time." Boxer Ellie Scotney added: "Absolutely heartbreaking news to hear the passing of young John Cooney.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, @MarkHDunlop and all the team at this time." Boxer Ellie Scotney added: "Absolutely heartbreaking news to hear the passing of young John Cooney.

World super-bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney is determined to make up for ... in October until an injury forced the south London boxer to reschedule this bout until the final weekend of January.

Boxer Mea Motu discusses her strategy ahead of her world title fight against Ellie Scotney in Nottingham on January 26. Video / Dean Purcell Mea Motu’s reign as the IBO super-bantamweight world ...

Ellie Scotney will return to action on Saturday night ... holder Motu in October until an injury forced the south London boxer to reschedule this bout until the final weekend of January.