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HARD AS NAILS

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SEPTEMBER 30

UNDERCARD

ELLIE SCOTNEY made a successful first defence of her IBF super-bantamweight title by easily outpointing Argentinean warhorse Laura Soledad Griffa.

Ever the perfectionist, the unbeaten 25-year-old from Catford will no doubt be frustrated by aspects of the fight, but she did what she had to do against an awkward, tough challenger who has now completed 10 rounds 15 times.

Scotney quickly found a home for her overhand right and was able to slide inside Griffa’s reach and finish her combinations with the left hook. The

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