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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ellie Scotney reveals promise she made to late friend Georgia O'Connor before emotional world title win
ELLIE SCOTNEY took a step closer to becoming undisputed world champion - while keeping her promise to the late Georgia O'Connor. Scotney and O'Connor came up through the amateur ranks together and formed an inseparable bond boxing across the globe. 3 The late Georgia O'Connor with Ellie Scotney 3 Scotney dedicated her title victory to Georgia But tragically O'Connor - aged 25 and three fights into her professional career - The devastating news The WBC, IBF and WBO super-bantamweight champion accompanied O'Connor at her wedding and vowed to fight on in her name. And Scotney, 27, told SunSport: "I always say it as much as I can, I'll make sure her name and her story is remembered. READ MORE IN BOXING "The fight she fought she was endless with it and the way she battled with it and the that was just so much bigger than whatever we do in the ring. She showed me that in her ways." Scotney - She added: "To have her dad there, I felt her there every step of the way." Scotney had to endure an emotional training preparation and revealed: "I was crying in sessions. Most read in Boxing "I was in a bad place, a very bad place and I didn't enjoy this camp at all. "And people said, what's been your hardest sacrifice? And it's been emotion in the sense that I wasn't allowed to grieve. Georgia O'Connor dead aged 25: Tributes pour in as Brit boxer dies following cancer battle 2 weeks after getting married "But I had to put that to a side and that was hard. She said to my mum, 'I know she's in camp but I more or less need to say bye.' "But it weren't like that, it was like, 'I'll see you soon.' And as I left, she kissed every one of my knuckles. "She was like, 'You're gonna get the knockout!' Obviously I did get the knockout but I got the win and I know she would have been shuffling up there." Scotney now just has the WBA belt - held by Mayelli Flores Rosquero - left to win in honour of her Nan Eileen who died aged 99. She said: "I'm literally one fight away from completing collection. My Nan always said, 'Finish the collection.' "To know I'm one fight and one step away and we're there." 3 Scotney celebrates with her promoter Jake Paul Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ellie Scotney reveals promise she made to late friend Georgia O'Connor before emotional world title win
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ELLIE SCOTNEY took a step closer to becoming undisputed world champion - while keeping her promise to the late Georgia O'Connor. Scotney and O'Connor came up through the amateur ranks together and formed an inseparable bond boxing across the globe. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The late Georgia O'Connor with Ellie Scotney 3 Scotney dedicated her title victory to Georgia But tragically O'Connor - aged 25 and three fights into her professional career - passed away after bravely battling cancer. The devastating news came only two weeks after she married and two months before Scotney's unification bout against Yamileth Mercado. The WBC, IBF and WBO super-bantamweight champion accompanied O'Connor at her wedding and vowed to fight on in her name. And Scotney, 27, told SunSport: "I always say it as much as I can, I'll make sure her name and her story is remembered. "The fight she fought she was endless with it and the way she battled with it and the that was just so much bigger than whatever we do in the ring. She showed me that in her ways." Scotney - promoted by YouTube star-turned boxer Jake Paul - even walked to the ring with O'Connor's father John before her points win over Mercado. She added: "To have her dad there, I felt her there every step of the way." Scotney had to endure an emotional training preparation and revealed: "I was crying in sessions. "I was in a bad place, a very bad place and I didn't enjoy this camp at all. "And people said, what's been your hardest sacrifice? And it's been emotion in the sense that I wasn't allowed to grieve. Georgia O'Connor dead aged 25: Tributes pour in as Brit boxer dies following cancer battle 2 weeks after getting married "But I had to put that to a side and that was hard. She said to my mum, 'I know she's in camp but I more or less need to say bye.' "But it weren't like that, it was like, 'I'll see you soon.' And as I left, she kissed every one of my knuckles. "She was like, 'You're gonna get the knockout!' Obviously I did get the knockout but I got the win and I know she would have been shuffling up there." Scotney now just has the WBA belt - held by Mayelli Flores Rosquero - left to win in honour of her Nan Eileen who died aged 99. She said: "I'm literally one fight away from completing collection. My Nan always said, 'Finish the collection.' "To know I'm one fight and one step away and we're there."
Irish Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Boxer on undercard of Katie Taylor fight dedicates victory to fellow boxer
Ellie Scotney dedicated her world title victory to her late friend Georgia O'Connor, who passed away this year at the age of 25. Scotney became the unified bantamweight world champion when beating Yamileth Mercado by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The English fighter grew up on the amateur circuit alongside O'Connor, and her best friend was firmly on her mind when triumphing at boxing's most famous venue. Scotney said: "First and foremost, all glory to God. "It's been real testing the past few months as everyone knows, I lost my dear friend Georgia. "Tonight was for her. Her dad's over here. I'd like everyone to give her a round of applause, she was 25 years old. "She was a fighter and she lost her battle with cancer. "But tonight I made sure her name was remembered in Madison Square Garden and that sums up my night." O'Connor died in May of this year, having been diagnosed with cancer in January.
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Ellie Scotney dedicates MSG world title win to tragic Georgia O'Connor after her death aged 25 following cancer battle
She vowed to fight on in her best friend's honour 'Tonight was for her' 'Tonight was for her' Ellie Scotney dedicates MSG world title win to tragic Georgia O'Connor after her death aged 25 following cancer battle Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ELLIE SCOTNEY dedicated her unified world title victory to her late friend Georgia O'Connor - who passed away aged just 25. Scotney and O'Connor became best friends after growing up together on the amateur boxing circuit. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ellie Scotney celebrates defeating Yamileth Mercado Credit: Getty 3 Scotney poses with the belts alongside her promoter Jake Paul Credit: Getty 3 She dedicated victory to her late friend Georgia O'Connor O'Connor was diagnosed with cancer in January and tragically passed away just five months later. Scotney was left devastated but vowed to fight on in her best friend's honour. And the Queen of Catford stayed true to her word by beating Yamileth Mercado to add the WBC super-bantamweight title to her collection. Now the unified WBC, IBF and WBO champion, Scotney, 27, said: "First and foremost, all glory to God. "It's been real testing the past few months as everyone knows, I lost my dear friend Georgia. "Tonight was for her. Her dad's over here. I'd like everyone to give her a round of applause, she was 25 years old. "She was a fighter and she lost her battle with cancer. "But tonight I made sure her name was remembered in Madison Square Garden and that sums up my night." On the undercard in New York, Chantelle Cameron also defeated Jessica Camara via unanimous decision. She retained retained the WBC super-lightweight title and remains in line to fight the winner between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amanda Serrano shows true colours with last-minute Katie Taylor fight demand
The 'Real Deal' has enlisted the help of several big stars ahead of her blockbuster trilogy showdown with long-time rival Katie Taylor this week Amanda Serrano told her cutsman he couldn't work in two separate corners ahead of her showdown with Katie Taylor. Serrano, 36, is itching to pick up her first win over her long-time rival. The pair first met back in 2022, with Taylor going on to win on points. The boxing stars met for a second time last November - with the Bray brawler picking up her second win over the 'Real Deal,' winning on points yet again. The boxing star's only other defeat came at the hands of Frida Wallberg back in 2012. Serrano is the only female - and Puerto Rican - to win world titles in more than four weight classes and also holds the Guinness World Record for the most boxing world championships won in different weight-classes by a female - having held nine major world titles across seven different weight classes. In order to finally get one over Taylor, Serrano has enlisted the help of some big names. The 36-year-old has acquired the services of legendary cutsman Mike Bazzel - at the expense of Ellie Scotney. Scotney - who faces Yamileth Mercado on the undercard - has been forced to bring in veteran Kerry Kayes after Serrano blocked Bazzel from working both corners. Serrano - who has a long association with the Californian - insisted that Bazzel worked 'with her and only her' according to a number of well-placed sources. 'Kerry got the call and he's flying out to the States," one boxing insider told SportsBoom. "Ellie was due to use the same person to deal with any cuts as Amanda. But that's not happening, because she (Serrano) insisted that he only worked with her on the show. She didn't want him doing two corners. 'It wouldn't have made any difference to his work, and it all seems a bit silly to be honest. It's perfectly normal for people to double up at events like this and, usually, there's only an issue if the same cutman or woman works with two people who are up against each other. 'That's not the case here, though, so it does seem a bit strange. It is what it is. Fortunately, Ellie is chilled about it all and it won't distract her. After all, Kerry is one of the best in the business, not only in the UK but also across the entire world.' Scotney, 27, will move a step closer to becoming the undisputed super-bantamweight champion with a win over Mercado - having retained her IBF, WBO and Ring magazine titles by securing a points decision over Mea Motu earlier this year. Mercado - who holds the WBC belt - is an experienced fighter and has the ability to stun Scotney on fight night. Following the news about Bazzel, Scotney launched a worldwide search for a replacement before settling on Kayes. Kayes - a former bodybuilder and leading nutritionist - also boasts an exceptional reputation for his corner and was last seen helping Jack Catterall during his win over Harlem Eubank last weekend. When is Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano? Taylor's mouthwatering clash with Serrano will take place on Friday, July 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. It is scheduled to begin at around 1am BST on Saturday (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Friday). In the main event, Serrano will make the walk to the ring first at around 4am BST on Saturday (8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET on Friday) with Taylor set to follow immediately after. Fans can watch all the action live on Netflix. For boxing fans, the event will come at no additional cost to Netflix subscription holders. If you don't hold a Netflix subscription, packages start from £5.99 / $7.99 per month, with the most expensive membership priced at £18.99 / $24.99.
