British Ellie Scotney will face Yamileth Mercado in the unification of the three -book world title on Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano.
July 12 at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Unified WBO and IBF Super-Bantamweight Champion Scotney Box Mexico Mercado, which holds the title WBC.
Scotney, from Catford, has just signed the most valuable promotional company Jake Paula and acknowledged that the fight is “a massive moment in my career, but the one I know I am ready”.
“What MVP is doing for a women’s box, changing the game, and I’m proud to be part of it,” she said.
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“Yamileth Mercado could be the longest ruling champion in our division right now, but I will show July 11 (in New York) why I am number one at £ 122 and a step closer to become an indisputable champion.
“Sharing this card with inspirations like Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano makes it even more meaningful and I want to leave my own brand for a special night.
“My whole career was founded in the UK, but I am ready to make a statement about the largest stages and show the world what I can do.”
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Amanda Serrano claimed that Katie Taylor intentionally barred her in their undisputed struggle for a lightweight championship
WBC Super -Bantam -Weight Mistrys “Yeimi” Mercado defended his belt eight times since 2019 victory at home in Chihuahu, Mexico. 27 -year -old man, however, accepts an undefeated, united champion in Scotney.
“I am very excited to unite titles with Ellie Scotney and raise my WBC belt for my country and my home in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahu on the MVP card in Madison Square Garden and before the world,” Mercado said.
“This struggle will be a war, and we will continue to prove that the female box brings a guarantee both spectacular and boxing quality.
“Live Mexico!”
