Ellie Scotney captured the WBO super-bantamweight title to go with her IBF title after defeating Segolene Lefebvre at Manchester Arena. The victory, which took place recently, maintains Scotney’s unbeaten streak, now standing at nine professional bouts. Scotney’s competent dispatch of Lefebvre, who faced her first professional loss, highlighted the London-born fighter’s dominance in the category.

In an additional bout at the same venue, Rhiannon Dixon, transitioning from her career as a pharmacist, won the WBO lightweight title by overcoming Karen Elizabeth Carabajal. Also featured was Zelfa Barrett, who claimed the WBA international super-featherweight title by defeating Jordan Gill, dropping him twice in the tenth round before the referee halted the match.

The upcoming weekend will witness an intense match between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney in Brooklyn. The fight is the next chapter in their longstanding rivalry which has evolved significantly since their amateur days. Haney, recognized globally as one of the top professional boxers, contrasts Garcia whose career has seen significant ups and downs, including a publicized conflict with his promoter and a recent loss. Concerns extend beyond the ring for Garcia, with specific attention to his mental well-being amidst his documented erratic behavior.

The boxing community is also mourning the loss of former British and Commonwealth champion Willie Limond, who passed away at the age of 45. Found unresponsive in a car in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, he later died in hospital. Police confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Tributes from peers, including Anthony Crolla and prominent sports clubs, remember him not only for his prowess in the ring, highlighted by a memorable defense of his Commonwealth title against Amir Khan in 2007, but also for his positive influence in the sporting community.