Britain's Ellie Scotney retains the IBF super-bantamweight world title.

Posted 1 years ago

Britain's Ellie Scotney showcased a commanding performance and dispatched Laura Soledad Griffa by points to retain her IBF super-bantamweight world title at Wembley's OVO Arena.

Ellie Scotney won her first world title earlier this year when she defeated the then IBF women's super-bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson.

Griffa gave a good effort, but Scotney is too skilled to get drawn into a firefight when it’s not necessary. She isn’t afraid to engage and when warranted, she showed solid offense. She’ll need it in unification fights against someone like Yamileth Mercado of Mexico.

On the other hand, British super flyweight prospect Shannon Ryan of Watford (6-0) continues to impress with her aggressive style, dominating Xenia Jorneac of Romania (11-7).

Ryan, age 26, was a high-level competitor in taekwondo and kickboxing. She made the switch to boxing and turned pro after just a handful of amateur bouts. Ryan tortured Jorneac with wicked body punching.

Ryan is already setting her sights on a fight with Seniesa “Superbad” Estrada. Ryan isn’t ready yet, but we’re salivating at the thought of an all-action bout between the two when the time is right.