Ellie Scotney set to challenge Tiara Brown for WBC featherweight title
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Ellie Scotney will face WBC featherweight champion Tiara Brown on November 8 in Arlington, Texas. Scotney, who vacated her undisputed super-bantamweight title earlier this year, aims to become a two-weight world champion. The bout will be co-main event on the MVPW-07 card, featuring four world title fights. Scotney holds a perfect record of 12 decisions, while Brown, 38, prepares for her first title defense. The event is headlined by Elif Nur Turhan defending her IBF lightweight title against Alycia Baumgardner.
- •Scotney targets her second world title at featherweight.
- •The fight is part of the MVPW-07 card in Arlington, Texas.
- •Scotney has a record of 12 wins, all by decision.
- •Tiara Brown is making her first title defense at age 38.
- •Event includes several notable fights featuring top female boxers.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Scotney to face WBC featherweight champion Brown
- 2:12 PMBBC Sport — Scotney to face WBC featherweight champion Brown
"British fighter Ellie Scotney is confirmed to face WBC featherweight champion Tiara Brown in Arlington, Texas on 8 November.
"British fighter Ellie Scotney is confirmed to face WBC featherweight champion Tiara Brown in Arlington, Texas on 8 November.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:12 PMScotney to face WBC featherweight champion Brown
British fighter Ellie Scotney is confirmed to face WBC featherweight champion Tiara Brown in Arlington, Texas on 8 November.
- BBC SportAug 25, 2026, 2:12 PMScotney to face WBC featherweight champion Brown
British fighter Ellie Scotney is confirmed to face WBC featherweight champion Tiara Brown in Arlington, Texas on 8 November.
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