World Champ Scotney Set to Clash with Motu in October Showdown.

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Ellie Scotney, the world champion, will defend her IBF and WBO titles against Mea Motu on October 26 at Manchester's Co-op Live arena.

The 26-year-old Londoner, Ellie Scotney, will take on mandatory challenger Mea Motu on October 26, as part of the undercard for Jack Catterall's light-welterweight bout against Regis Prograis.

Scotney captured the IBF title last year against Cherneka Johnson and later claimed the WBO title by defeating Segolene Lefebvre in April at the Manchester Arena.

"That night was a dream come true, and it feels like Manchester is becoming a second home," said Scotney, who remains undefeated.

If Scotney overcomes New Zealand’s unbeaten Motu, she plans to target WBA champion Nazarena Romero and WBC titleholder Yamileth Mercado next.

"I'm ready to prove I'm the number one in the super-bantamweight division," Scotney added.

The event will take place at the newly-built, 23,500-capacity Co-op Live arena.