The World Boxing Council (WBC) has confirmed that the winner of the women's featherweight (57.1 kg) duel between Tiara Brown and Hannah Rapp will face former champion Ellie Scotney, who has moved up to featherweight.
"Scotney was granted immediate eligibility for the WBC featherweight title following his strategic move up to featherweight," the WBC said on its official website, as monitored in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The decision opens up the potential for a major fight in the women's featherweight division. Scotney comes with a reputation as one of the best technical fighters in women's boxing today.
The 28-year-old British boxer has a perfect professional record of 12 wins and no losses.
Scotney, known for her immaculate technique, discipline, and consistent performance in the ring, was previously a world champion, having unified the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO women's super bantamweight (55.3 kg) belts. This status made her one of the most dominant female boxers in her division.
In his latest fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, Scotney once again showed his quality by asserting his dominance in the super bantamweight class after defeating Mexican boxer Mayelli Flores via unanimous decision.
Over the course of ten intense rounds, Scotney demonstrated mastery of technique and effective movement to counter Flores' aggressiveness. The victory maintained his undefeated record in the professional ring.
Following the victory, Scotney decided to relinquish all his titles and seek a new challenge by moving up to featherweight.
The WBC considered this move a strategic decision that deserved to be rewarded with an immediate opportunity to fight for the title.
The WBC appreciated Scotney's strategic move and gave him the opportunity to immediately appear in a title fight in his new weight class.
Scotney, who will occupy the top spot in the WBC featherweight rankings, will next challenge the champion determined by the results of the duel between Tiara Brown and Hannah Rapp.
Brown entered the fight with an impressive professional record of 19 wins and no losses. The American boxer is known for his aggressive fighting style and has consistently maintained a perfect record throughout his professional career.
Meanwhile, Rapp also brings considerable experience. The American boxer boasts a record of 11 wins, one loss, and one draw. Rapp is known as a hard-working fighter with excellent endurance and the ability to fight at a fast pace.
