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'Big fights only!' - Hearn doubles down after Nicolson triumph
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Eddie Hearn wants "big fights only" for Skye Nicolson, reiterating a desire for an undisputed title shot against Ellie Scotney.
The Australian scored her fourth straight win since switching to super-bantamweight against Mariah Turner on Wednesday.
Victory in Melbourne not only saw Nicolson retain her WBC interim strap, but confirm mandatory challenger status to boot.
That theoretically charts a course to face Scotney, who currently holds all four major belts, for the ex-featherweight champion.
The Briton however has so far resisted a bout, and previously suggested she would step up a division for her next move.
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Speaking after Nicolson's victory, Matchroom supremo Hearn stressed his hope that a bout between the pair could still happen.
"Hopefully Ellie Scotney stays on for one more fight, and we give the fans a super-fight in female boxing," he told broadcasters.
"This [interim belt] has got to turn into the real one whatever happens. If she moves up, [Skye] will try and unify the division.
"Hopefully, [we will get] one of the best fights. That was a world-class performance tonight. She's a top pound-for-pound fighter.
"Now, it's big fights only. We hope so. She's now mandatory for Ellie Scotney, who is a fantastic fighter and undisputed champion."
Hearn primes Nicolson for two-weight history
DAZN News correspondent Andrew Steel
Eddie Hearn has made no secret that he sees the sky as the limit for Skye Nicolson - but booking those shots is the tough act.
The Queenslander was comprehensively superior to Mariah Turner on this latest outing, winning every round along the way.
Another win won't harm the Olympian's professional record, but it does highlight the difficulty of finding a fitting opponent for her.
Hearn remains keen as mustard to get that undisputed shot against Ellie Scotney, but it feels like the latter wants no truck.
If so though, surely a title elevation is headed Nicolson's way sooner rather than later - and with it, a slice of two-weight history.
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