JAKE PAUL gifted Ellie Scotney a Mercedes after she made British boxing history – but the champion is yet to pass her driving test!

Scotney became Britain’s youngest undisputed world champion of all time when she claimed the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super-bantamweight belts at 27.

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But her promoter – YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – was stunned to discover that the Queen of Catford

So after Scotney beat Mayelli Flores in April to become undisputed – rewarded her with a brand new Mercedes GLC – which go for around £50,000.

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Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said on SunSport’s Corner Talk podcast: “It all started out with Jake just being shocked that she was taking a train and Uber throughout camp.

“We’ve tried to provide platform and push for the fighters and pay comes as a result of your performance.

“And I think like ultimately it was Ellie’s choice let’s be honest, at this stage of her career to continue going through that grind.

“But who’s gonna turn down a brand new car? So I’m glad it happened.”

– but quickly downgraded slightly when she discovered the cost of insurance.

She has also moved up to featherweight ahead of her next fight against American Tiara Brown, 38.

No date has been confirmed so in the meantime the Crystal Palace fan, 28, can focus on getting her driving license.

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Scotney has passed her theory and has her test booked – settling for L plates for now.

Paul launched MVP in 2021 alongside Bidarian – since becoming the premier platform for women’s boxing.

And their next show falls on August 29 in Birmingham – with American Mikaela Mayer topping the bill against Chantelle Cameron.