Motu, Scotney vie for unified super bantamweight titles in Nottingham

Mea Motu is set to face Ellie Scotney in Nottingham for a historic super bantamweight title unification bout, where Motu aims to become Aotearoa's first unified world champion. Both fighters enter the match undefeated, with Motu holding a 20-0 record and Scotney at 9-0, boasting a tougher strength of schedule. Scotney, who has sacrificed her holiday training for this fight, is the local favorite, while Motu seeks to gain respect among UK boxing fans. The bout is scheduled for January 26, with Scotney looking to defend her WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine titles against Motu's IBO title. Betting lines favor Scotney, indicating strong confidence in her ability to win, likely by points. This match serves as the undercard for the Dalton Smith vs. Walid Ouizza main event.