Ellie Scotney and Mea Motu exchange punches during the Women's IBF, IBO and WBO World Super Bantamweight titles' fight. Photo: Ben Roberts/Getty Images
New Zealand's undefeated Mea Motu faced the biggest test of her career this morning in the UK, taking on current WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine Super Bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney.
Recap the match with RNZ's live updates below.
It's the fight Mea Motu has been asking for and history now beckons for the NightMea on Sunday against fellow unbeaten boxer Ellie Scotney.
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Mea Motu is the current IBO World Super Bantamweight Champion. Her record stands at 20-0, meaning she has not lost one of her pro fights - and that includes seven knock outs. Audio
Mea Motu will meet Britain's Ellie Scotney for the WBO, IBF, and Ringside Magazine Super Bantamweight World Titles on 26 January in Nottingham.
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