In a shocking turn of events, Ellie Scotney‘s scheduled fight against Cherneka Johnson on the undercard of the Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron title fight has been canceled. The news has sent shockwaves through the boxing world and fans are divided on the matter. While some are sympathizing with Scotney and express disappointment, others are questioning the decision and demand more information.
The fight was set to take place on May 20, 2022, but just days before the event, the cancellation left many wondering what went wrong. With no clear explanation from the organizers, the situation has sparked a heated debate on social media.
Ellie Scotney expresses disappointment over removal from Dublin Card
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Ellie Scotney, the promising English boxer, has expressed her disappointment on Instagram after learning that her scheduled fight against Cherneka Johnson on May 20th in Dublin has been canceled. In her post, Scotney said, “I am incredibly disappointed to say that I am now hearing that I will be removed from the May 20th Card in Dublin due to Chantelle Cameron and management insisting to my promoter that I’m not allowed not to be on her undercard because of who trains me.”
Scotney went on to add that she and Cameron had been on two cards together before with no issues whatsoever, and this was patently unfair to her, as she had been preparing for her world title fight.
Cherneka Johnson is a world #boxing champion. She’s training for a defense of her title that was specifically negotiated to be on the #TaylorCameron card, in Dublin, on neutral territory. She signed her bout agreement, as DBE did a POS. It’s patently unfair to Neekz and … pic.twitter.com/HTJDtaTvYi
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) April 4, 2023
Scotney’s post has sparked a range of reactions from fans on social media, with some supporting her and others questioning Cameron’s motives. User @AlexMrlynn wrote, “It’s also patently unfair and wrong to Scotney.”
It's also Patently unfair and wrong to Scotney.
— Alex Lynn (@AlexMrlynn) April 4, 2023
User @RenaudLemieux, wrote, “What’s her problem, Cameron? And why did you guys accept to postpone the fight just because this girl doesn’t like Scotney’s trainer? Why did you let this woman decide like that?”
What's her problem, Cameron ? And why you guys accepted to postpone the fight just because this girl doesn't like Scotney trainer ? Why did you let this women decide like that ?
— Renaud Lemieux (@RenaudLemieux) April 4, 2023
Another user, @gazza2k15, questioned Cameron’s actions, saying, “Funny that Cameron had no issue with Scotney fighting on the same card last May while being trained by McGuigan, yet now it’s a problem…Who does she think she is?”
Funny that Cameron had no issue with scotney fighting on same card last may while being trained by mcguigan yet now it a problem, Cameron had no issue taking mtk money when there were kinahan questions now spitting dummy out about mcguigans, who does she think she is 🤡🤡🤡
— gazza87 (@gazza2k15) April 5, 2023
User @petera1872 stated, “What’s unfair is @elliescotney_ missing out through no fault of her own.”
What’s unfair is @elliescotney_ missing out through no fault of her own.
— Peter Adam (@petera1872) April 4, 2023
However, not everyone is quick to take Scotney’s side, with some fans suggesting that there might be more to the story. User @smithy7773 wrote, “We have one side. I’m doubtful Cameron has the power or the weight to demand Matchroom remove another boxer off the card.”
We have one side. I’m doubtfull Cameron has the power or the weight to demand matchroom remove another boxer off the card especially when they’ve boxed on the same cards before. Something doesn’t add up
— Stacy Smith (@smithy7773) April 5, 2023
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Professional boxer Ebanie Bridges also weighed in on the controversy on Twitter, saying, “I highly doubt Chantelle Cameron gives a f*ck about Ellie Scotney on her undercard… esp cos not cared before… she’s fighting for undisputed against Katie Taylor what’s Ellie to her?”
I highly doubt @chantellecam gives a f^ck about Ellie Scotney on her undercard… esp cos not cared before… she’s fighting for undisputed against Katie Taylor what’s Ellie to her? 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Definitely more to the story.
Don’t be só fast to judge with only hearing one side… doesn’t…— Blonde Bomber 🥊💁🏼♀️ (@EbanieBridges) April 4, 2023
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The situation remains unclear, and it is uncertain whether Scotney will be given an opportunity to fight at a later date or if she will miss out on this significant opportunity. Regardless of the reasoning behind the decision, it is clear that Ellie Scotney is devastated by the loss of this opportunity and that her fans are equally disappointed to see her dreams of competing in Dublin dashed.
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