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Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ellie Scotney lifts lid on signing for Jake Paul, from YouTube star IGNORING her DM to her nephew's gobsmacked reaction
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT ALL started with a DM to Jake Paul - one he ignored. Ellie Scotney tried her luck by reaching out to the YouTuber-turned-prizefighter and women's boxing advocate. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Ellie Scotney with her new promoter Jake Paul Credit: Getty But Paul did not see the message - after all he does have nearly 30 MILLION Instagram followers. So Scotney - sensing her options were becoming limited - turned to Paul's right-hand man Nakisa Bidarian. Paul and Bidarian launched Most Valuable Promotions in 2021 and have now become the premier platform for female fighters. So while her DM to Paul fell on death ears, fortunately Bidarian checked his messages. Scotney, 27, said with a wide smile: I just dropped Nakisa a message and everything kind of fell into place for me. "It's been a bit of a mad one but I'm enjoying every second.' What's worse is Paul HAS since seen the original message as Scotney said: 'He's actually read it now! "That's even worse. I'd rather be in his requests. But Nakisa came through and he opened it.' 4 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Scotney's manager Jake - brother to her trainer Shane McGuigan - was soon on the phone thrashing out a deal with MVP. She said: "I think within three hours my manager Jake was on the phone and they were touching ties. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson agree to huge $1million bet for Katie Taylor's trilogy fight with Amanda Serrano on Netflix 'I had a call and within, I think about two months, I was out in New York experiencing it for myself. "It's all happening fast but let's call it God speed.' Scotney now returns on Friday in a historic all-women's card on Netflix - facing Yamileth Mercado in an WBC, IBF, and WBO unification bout. Already since signing with Paul, the IBF and WBO bantamweight champ admits she has inherited an all-new wave of younger fans. She said: "My nephew couldn't care less about boxing, as soon as he heard Jake Paul he was like, 'I've got to meet him! I'm gonna come to your fight.' 'I've had so many kids asking and it's something very different in sport and again, Jake's generating more eyes and voices into boxing.' Paul, 28, himself is now 12-1 in the ring and most recently beat ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, over ten rounds. My nephew couldn't care less about boxing, as soon as he heard Jake Paul he was like, 'I've got to meet him! I'm gonna come to your fight.' Ellie Scotney He even landed himself a controversial No14 ranking within the WBA. But his push for women's boxing is something even his greatest detractors cannot take away from him. Scotney said: 'He's a character in and out of the ring and he's getting so many eyeballs on the sport but what he's doing for female boxing in itself tells you everything you need to know. 'He's someone that's dived in, there's been a little bit of a detour in his boxing but I feel like he's really got hold of it and we're gonna see a bit change and we've got Jake to thank.' Scotney has her eyes on undisputed glory at 8st 6lb - and believes she is in the right place to achieve it - but it starts on Friday at Madison Square Garden. She said: "I think it's everyone's dream and I'm two fights away but I've got a hard fight in front of me July 11th and I'll be going in to make a statement. 'Although I'm a unified champion, I never really got what comes with it. Whereas this is supplying that. 'It's one thing saying you want it, now it's in my hands I've got to run away with it and that's what I'll be doing July 11th.' 4 Jake Paul beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in his last fight Credit: Esther Lin
South Wales Guardian
3 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Ricky Hatton announces comeback bout after over a decade out of boxing
The 46-year-old former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion confirmed he will take on United Arab Emirates fighter Eisa Al Dah on December 2 in a middleweight showdown in Dubai. Hatton, who has confirmed the contest will be held over eight three-minute rounds, retired in 2012 after losing to Vyacheslav Senchenko, which was itself a comeback after three years out of the sport. Fight! Fight! Fight! It's official. 2nd December 2025The Agenda, Dubai.#boxing #fight #fighter #event 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊 — Ricky Hatton MBE (@HitmanHatton) July 6, 2025 The Mancunian was supposed to be in Dubai to officially announce the fight with Al Dah but had to appear by video link instead after accidentally injuring his eye last week with his sunglasses. He said: 'I'm really devastated that I couldn't be there with everyone. I'd much rather be in the Dubai sun rather than the Manchester rain. (But) I'm very much looking forward to (the fight).' Al Dah, also 46, has won eight of his 11 fights and he vowed an all-action encounter against Hatton. He said: 'Trust me, this fight will not be like the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight' – referencing the widely-panned bout between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the ex-world heavyweight champion last November. Hatton was a unified world champion at light-welterweight, beating IBF champion Kostya Tszyu and WBA titlist Carlos Maussa in 2005, before claiming the WBA welterweight strap in 2006 by outpointing Luis Collazo. Huge swathes of fans followed him to Las Vegas as he fought and was beaten by Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, which led to Hatton battling drink and drug problems and a slide into depression that left him feeling suicidal. After a return against Senchenko and finishing with a record of 45 wins and three defeats, Hatton turned his hand to training although he did have an exhibition against Marco Antonio Barrera in 2022. He told 11.11 management on its Instagram: 'I'm absolutely delighted to say I'm stepping in the ring to give it another go. 'It's been well-documented I've had my struggles but I'm in a really good place now, loving life, trying to bring the next champions through. But the opportunity has come for me to get in the ring and do it again.'
Glasgow Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Ricky Hatton announces comeback bout after over a decade out of boxing
The 46-year-old former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion confirmed he will take on United Arab Emirates fighter Eisa Al Dah on December 2 in a middleweight showdown in Dubai. Hatton, who has confirmed the contest will be held over eight three-minute rounds, retired in 2012 after losing to Vyacheslav Senchenko, which was itself a comeback after three years out of the sport. The Mancunian was supposed to be in Dubai to officially announce the fight with Al Dah but had to appear by video link instead after accidentally injuring his eye last week with his sunglasses. He said: 'I'm really devastated that I couldn't be there with everyone. I'd much rather be in the Dubai sun rather than the Manchester rain. (But) I'm very much looking forward to (the fight).' Al Dah, also 46, has won eight of his 11 fights and he vowed an all-action encounter against Hatton. He said: 'Trust me, this fight will not be like the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight' – referencing the widely-panned bout between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the ex-world heavyweight champion last November. Hatton was a unified world champion at light-welterweight, beating IBF champion Kostya Tszyu and WBA titlist Carlos Maussa in 2005, before claiming the WBA welterweight strap in 2006 by outpointing Luis Collazo. Ricky Hatton is a former two-weight world champion (Nick Potts/PA) Huge swathes of fans followed him to Las Vegas as he fought and was beaten by Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, which led to Hatton battling drink and drug problems and a slide into depression that left him feeling suicidal. After a return against Senchenko and finishing with a record of 45 wins and three defeats, Hatton turned his hand to training although he did have an exhibition against Marco Antonio Barrera in 2022. He told 11.11 management on its Instagram: 'I'm absolutely delighted to say I'm stepping in the ring to give it another go. 'It's been well-documented I've had my struggles but I'm in a really good place now, loving life, trying to bring the next champions through. But the opportunity has come for me to get in the ring and do it again.'
Irish Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ricky Hatton announces boxing comeback 13 years after last fight
Ricky Hatton is gearing up for a dramatic return to the ring later this year, more than a decade since his last pro bout. The 46-year-old former light-welterweight and welterweight champion has announced he'll be going toe-to-toe with Eisa Al Dah from the United Arab Emirates in a middleweight clash on December 2 in Dubai. Hatton, who has confirmed the contest will be held overeight three-minuterounds, retired in 2012 after losing to Vyacheslav Senchenko, which was itself a comeback afterthree yearsout of the sport. Originally set to jet off to Dubai to reveal the details of his scrap with Al Dah in person, Hatton had to make do with a video link announcement due to an eye injury caused last week by his sunglasses. Hatton expressed his disappointment at not being able to attend saying, "I'm really devastated that I couldn't be there with everyone. I'd much rather be in the Dubai sun rather than the Manchester rain. (But) I'm very much looking forward to (the fight)." Al Dah, who is also 46 and boasts eight victories in 11 bouts, promised fans a thrilling face-off, assuring, "Trust me, this fight will not be like the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight" — taking a dig at the much-criticised fight between the social media influencer and the former heavyweight world champion which took place last November. Hatton's heyday saw him crowned as the unified world champ in the light-welterweight category after he took down IBF kingpin Kostya Tszyu and WBA titleholder Carlos Maussa in 2005, prior to seizing the WBA welterweight belt in 2006 by besting Luis Collazo. Ricky Hatton, adored by legions of fans who trailed him to Las Vegas for his bouts against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, endured hardship following his defeats. The boxing losses led him to grapple with alcohol and substance issues and a battle with depression so severe it drove him to thoughts of taking his own life. Following a comeback fight against Senchenko and culminating in a career tally of 45 victories to three losses, Hatton transitioned to coaching and even participated in an exhibition match with Marco Antonio Barrera in 2022. In a conversation with 11.11 management on its Instagram platform, Hatton expressed his enthusiasm: "I'm absolutely delighted to say I'm stepping in the ring to give it another go." "It's been well-documented I've had my struggles but I'm in a really good place now, loving life, trying to bring the next champions through. But the opportunity has come for me to get in the ring and do it again."
Rhyl Journal
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Ricky Hatton announces comeback bout after over a decade out of boxing
The 46-year-old former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion confirmed he will take on United Arab Emirates fighter Eisa Al Dah on December 2 in a middleweight showdown in Dubai. Hatton, who has confirmed the contest will be held over eight three-minute rounds, retired in 2012 after losing to Vyacheslav Senchenko, which was itself a comeback after three years out of the sport. Fight! Fight! Fight! It's official. 2nd December 2025The Agenda, Dubai.#boxing #fight #fighter #event 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊 — Ricky Hatton MBE (@HitmanHatton) July 6, 2025 The Mancunian was supposed to be in Dubai to officially announce the fight with Al Dah but had to appear by video link instead after accidentally injuring his eye last week with his sunglasses. He said: 'I'm really devastated that I couldn't be there with everyone. I'd much rather be in the Dubai sun rather than the Manchester rain. (But) I'm very much looking forward to (the fight).' Al Dah, also 46, has won eight of his 11 fights and he vowed an all-action encounter against Hatton. He said: 'Trust me, this fight will not be like the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight' – referencing the widely-panned bout between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the ex-world heavyweight champion last November. Hatton was a unified world champion at light-welterweight, beating IBF champion Kostya Tszyu and WBA titlist Carlos Maussa in 2005, before claiming the WBA welterweight strap in 2006 by outpointing Luis Collazo. Huge swathes of fans followed him to Las Vegas as he fought and was beaten by Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, which led to Hatton battling drink and drug problems and a slide into depression that left him feeling suicidal. After a return against Senchenko and finishing with a record of 45 wins and three defeats, Hatton turned his hand to training although he did have an exhibition against Marco Antonio Barrera in 2022. He told 11.11 management on its Instagram: 'I'm absolutely delighted to say I'm stepping in the ring to give it another go. 'It's been well-documented I've had my struggles but I'm in a really good place now, loving life, trying to bring the next champions through. But the opportunity has come for me to get in the ring and do it again.'
