Skye Nicolson fears Ellie Scotney is readying to vacate her titles and avoid a blockbuster 2026 showdown – while also suggesting nobody gives “two s***s” about the American who upset her for the WBC featherweight crown.

The declaration comes as Nicolson has also reignited her pursuit of women’s boxing superstar Amanda Serrano, stressing the Puerto Rican favourite still considers her “a banana skin fight”.

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As part of her push to become Australia’s undisputed boxing queen, 30-year-old Nicolson is now readying to top what will be the first of seven Matchroom Boxing shows held Down Under over the next year.

Apart from defending her interim WBC strap in Melbourne next Wednesday evening, the popular super bantamweight is also looking to earn a statement win against Mariah Turner – with her reward then said to be undisputed division champ, Scotney.

Speaking with Fox Sports Australia this week however, Nicolson expressed fears about that opportunity now taking place, suggesting the Englishwoman will likely vacate her titles as part of a bid to move up and chase a big money fight against Serrano.

Skye Nicolson poses for a photo following her victory over Carla Camila Campos Gonzales in their Super Bantamweight fight on ‘The Warrior Code’ fight card at AO Arena on July 05, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

Earlier this week, Scotney confirmed herself a chance to move up for a fight with the woman ranked behind only Claressa Shields and Katie Taylor in pound-for-pound rankings.

Ironically, it was only two years ago that Nicolson was herself in the mandatory position for Serrano, then the undisputed featherweight champ.

However, instead of the Puerto Rican taking that fight, she instead relinquished WBC gold – attributing the decision to grievances around fighting three-minute rounds.

Asked this week about Scotney now saying she wants Serrano next, and Nicolson didn’t hold back.

“Oh, of course she does,” the Queenslander replied. “Everyone wants the big money fights, wants the legacy fights … so I understand why she wants to chase Serrano in terms of all that.

“But I am the mandatory for Ellie Scotney.

“And once I take care of business in Melbourne, that mandatory will be called.

“And it will be ordered.

“Because I’m her biggest fight in the super bantamweight division.

“And I also know both her and Serrano, they see me as a banana skin opponent. Both those girls see me as a high risk fight.”

Ellie Scotney celebrates with her belts after victory against Mayelli Flores Rosquero during the IBF, WBC and WBO World Super Bantamweight title fight during the MVPW-01 fight night at Kensington Olympia on April 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

Pushed on the thought of Scotney vacating, Nicolson continued: “Hearing Ellie talking about Amanda Serrano, it doesn’t give me a lot of hope about our fight being made.

“And so that would mean my undisputed chance gone – again.

“Which is frustrating.

“I was in the mandatory position for Amanda two years ago, but it didn’t happen because she vacated the belt.

“And now it feels like this is what is going to happen again with Ellie …”

Nicolson then suggested another option was to rematch undefeated American Tiara Brown, who upset her for the WBC featherweight title in March last year.

“So there’s another big fight there,” the Aussie said. “And let’s be honest, who is giving two s***s about watching Tiara Brown unless it’s against me.”

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Elsewhere, Nicolson also hasn’t given up on her own pursuit of Serrano, who she has previously called out multiple times.

Only last year, the slick southpaw took aim at the champion’s suggestion she had been disrespectful with her continued call outs.

“It’s like she can’t even say my name,” Nicolson said.

“It’s quite funny. You have to laugh a little bit.

“She [says] she’s never been disrespectful or spoken down about an opponent. I’ve never done that. Ever.

“And I don’t understand why me saying I want to fight her is disrespectful.

“I believe I win. I believe I’m the best. That’s not being disrespectful. I’ve constantly said I think she’s been a trailblazer for women’s boxing. I have so much respect for her.

“But I do believe I can beat her. And that’s not me being disrespectful, that’s me wanting to prove that I’m the best.

“I am bored of talking about her, I’ll be honest. I do not think the fight happens. Ever.”

Skye Nicolson taunts Carla Camila Campos Gonzales during their Super Bantamweight fight on ‘The Warrior Code’ fight card at AO Arena on July 05, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

Later in the iFL TV interview she continued: “I became her mandatory and [she vacated], said she wants to fight three-minute rounds. Now she’s back fighting two minute rounds. Surely people can see what’s going on here …”

Nicolson stressed this week, however, that the confusion around what may be next is playing no role in preparations for Wednesday’s headliner, which also features undefeated Aussie KO King Teremoana Jnr in the co-main.

“All I can do is keep winning,” she said.

“Again, it’s frustrating.

“Because I want to fight the best. And I want to prove why I believe I’m the best.

“But that becomes difficult to even argue when no one is giving me the chance to fight them and beat them.

“Still, I can’t get caught up talking about Ellie Scotney, or Amanda Serrano because I’ve got a fight in front of me against Mariah Turner.

“And I know whoever fights me, it’s the best version of themselves that shows up.

“That’s their moment. Their opportunity. So I know the best Mariah is coming to win our fight, just like every girl who fights me.”

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Soon after, she continued: “I am 100 per cent locked in.

“But I also know my level.

“Know what I’m capable of achieving.

“And I also know how big 2026 can be for me coming off a big performance in Melbourne. So all eyes on April 29 … then big fights only moving forward.”