Ellie Scotney Withdrew From WBC Title Fight
The boxer has pulled out of her scheduled November 8 bout in Arlington due to an undisclosed injury.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Boxing
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Ellie Scotney has withdrawn from her WBC featherweight title fight against Tiara Brown due to an injury. The match was set to take place at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.
Why it matters
The withdrawal forces a significant change to the November 8 boxing card. Organizers have elevated the fight between Ramla Ali and Mikiah Kreps to the chief support event for the evening.
The fight card at College Park Center remains anchored by several world title bouts, including Alycia Baumgardner versus Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF lightweight championship. Ramla Ali and Mikiah Kreps will now contest the vacant WBO and IBF super-bantamweight world titles.
The players
Ellie Scotney
She is an accomplished professional boxer who previously claimed the undisputed super-bantamweight championship.
Tiara Brown
She is a professional boxer who was originally scheduled to face Scotney for the WBC featherweight title.
Ramla Ali
She is a professional athlete who will compete for the vacant WBO and IBF super-bantamweight world titles.
Mikiah Kreps
She is a fighter from New York who is now set for a major title bout at the Arlington event.
Alycia Baumgardner
She is a professional boxer scheduled to compete against Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF lightweight world title.
The details
Scotney, who captured the undisputed super-bantamweight championship in April 2026, was unable to compete as planned. In addition to the changes, the event features a super-flyweight title match between Irma Garcia and Nataly Delgado, alongside a world title fight between Brittany Sims and Shera Mae Patricio.
Timeline
In April 2026, Ellie Scotney secured the undisputed super-bantamweight championship.
The boxing card at College Park Center is scheduled for November 8, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This lineup change significantly shifts the competitive landscape of the Arlington fight card by removing a major title defense. It forces a reshuffling of the event's hierarchy, highlighting the volatility of high-stakes boxing schedules during the final quarter of the year.
The promotion of Ramla Ali versus Mikiah Kreps to the chief support slot means fans will see a double-title fight for the WBO and IBF belts. The event remains at College Park Center with the remaining title bouts proceeding as originally scheduled.
The takeaway
Sudden injuries often cause major disruptions to professional fight cards, requiring promoters to rapidly adjust headlining bouts. Fans should monitor official event channels for potential lineup changes before heading to the venue.
Further reading
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