Ellie Scotney claims second world super-bantamweight title in Manchester Arena

In a thrilling night of British women’s boxing at Manchester Arena, Ellie Scotney and Rhiannon Dixon both claimed world titles in impressive fashion.

Ellie Scotney, the London-born fighter, added the WBO super-bantamweight title to her IBF belt as she dominated Segolene Lefebvre over 10 rounds. Scotney’s powerful punches and superior stamina proved too much for her French opponent, who suffered her first loss in 19 fights. Despite being significantly shorter, Scotney showcased her skills and determination to secure the victory and improve her professional record to a perfect 9-0.

Meanwhile, Rhiannon Dixon completed her remarkable journey from pharmacist to world champion as she defeated Karen Elizabeth Carabajal to claim the WBO lightweight belt. Dixon, who only took up boxing seven years ago, showed her energy and skill throughout the fight, ultimately winning on the judges’ scorecards to maintain her flawless record of 10 wins.

The headline event saw Zelfa Barrett delight his home Manchester crowd by stopping Jordan Gill to claim the WBA international super-featherweight title. Barrett’s impressive performance included dropping Gill to the canvas twice in round 10 before the referee waved off the fight, solidifying his victory.

Overall, it was a night of triumph for British women’s boxing, with Scotney and Dixon showcasing their talent and determination to become world champions. The crowd at Manchester Arena witnessed history in the making as these fighters proved that hard work and dedication can lead to incredible success in the ring.