TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20, 2026 – Today at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and unified WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (49-4-1, 32 KOs) and Argentina’s #2 WBO contender Lucrecia Manzur (14-4, 7 KOs) stepped on the scales ahead of their historic world title clash on Friday, August 21, streaming live globally on TikTok. 

Serrano will defend her unified WBA and WBO featherweight world titles against Manzur in the first-ever unified women’s world championship contested over 12 two-minute rounds, while seeking to break Christy Martin’s all-time women’s boxing knockout record with a potential 33rd career knockout. The event will also mark the first-ever championship boxing event streamed live on TikTok, continuing MVP’s mission to bring boxing to new audiences around the world.

Fighters on the main and preliminary cards participated in the weigh-in, including co-main event fighters MVP’s US Olympian Jahmal Harvey (3-0, 2 KOs) and Mexico’s Hammet Keb (7-2-1, 6 KOs), who will meet in a six-round lightweight bout at 135 lbs. Also featured are MVP’s and Mexico’s former world champion Mayelli Flores (13-2-1, 4 KOs) and Denmark’s undefeated Melissa Mortensen (9-0, 5 KOs), who will battle for the vacant WBA super bantamweight world title. Additional fighters weighing in included MVP’s knockout artist Avious Griffin (19-1, 18 KOs), Jackson Marinez (23-4, 11 KOs), MVP’s Jully Poca (1-0), Cinderella Linnear (1-0), MVP’s Keno Marley (2-0, 1 KO), Braylan Brooks (1-0, 1 KO), MVP’s Lupita Medina (12-0, 3 KOs), Brook Sibrian (9-3, 4 KOs), MVP’s Nelvie Tiafack (4-0, 3 KOs), Salvador Zavala (7-0, 5 KOs), MVP’s Roxy Verduzco (7-0, 1 KO), Miguelina Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs), Jocelyn Camarillo (6-0, 1 KO), Ashley Felix (7-4, 1 KO), Paolo Barredo (6-0, 2 KOs), and Jorge Elias Garcia (3-1, 3 KOs), Albina Moldazhanova (4-0, 4 KOs), Sheila Fabiana Liesegang (6-0, 4 KOs).

For additional details on the final weights, please refer to the bout sheet below.

TIKTOK CARD – 4:00 PM PT

WBA/WBO Featherweight World Titles (126 lbs) 

Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Manzur

125.6 | 125.8

Carolina, Puerto Rico | Tucuman, Argentina

Lightweight Bout (135 lbs)

Jahmal Harvey vs. Hammet Keb

134.0 | 134.4

Oxon Hill, Maryland | Veracruz, Mexico

Vacant WBA Super Bantamweight World Title (122 lbs) 

Mayelli Flores vs. Melissa Mortensen

122.0 | 121.6

Mexico City, Mexico | Varde, Denmark

Welterweight Bout (147 lbs)

Avious Griffin vs. Jackson Marinez

146.2 | 146.6

Chattanooga, Tennessee | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Junior Welterweight Bout (140 lbs)

Jully Poca vs. Cinderella Linnear

139.6 | 139.8

Santo Andre, Brazil | Arlington, Texas

Cruiserweight Bout (200 lbs)

Keno Marley vs. Braylan Brooks

199.8 | 194.2

Sao Paulo, Brazil | Addison, Texas

Minimumweight Bout (105 lbs)

Lupita Medina vs. Brook Sibrian

104.8 | 105.0

Maywood, California | Coachella, California

Heavyweight Bout

Nelvie Tiafack vs. Salvador Zavala

251.4 | 234.8

Cologne, Germany | Zapopan, Mexico

Featherweight Bout (126 lbs)

Roxy Verduzco vs. Miguelina Hernandez

126.0 | 124.8

Los Angeles, California | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Minimumweight Bout (105 lbs)

Jocelyn Camarillo vs. Ashley Felix

104.6 | 103.0

Indio, California | Tijuana, Mexico

PRELIMINARY CARD – 3:15 PM PT

Lightweight Bout (137 lbs)

Paolo Barredo vs. Jorge Elias Garcia

136.8 | 136.6

Walnut, California | Ensenada, Mexico

Junior Welterweight Bout (140 lbs) 

Albina Moldazhanova vs. Sheila Fabiana Liesegang

139.4 | 138.0

Tyumen, Russia | Montevideo, Uruguay

On Friday, August 21, Serrano vs. Manzur will stream live globally from Pechanga Resort Casino. The first fight will begin at 6:15pm ET / 3:15pm PT live on YouTube, with the main card beginning at 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT live on MVP’s TikTok, Jake Paul’s TikTok, MVP’s YouTube channel, and Jake Paul’s YouTube channel. Final tickets for Serrano vs. Manzur are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions.

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes over 60 fighters, 18 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 19, 2026 – Today at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) hosted the final press conference ahead of the historic Serrano vs. Manzur event, taking place this Friday, August 21, live globally on TikTok. The event will mark the first-ever championship boxing event streamed live on TikTok as MVP continues to expand the sport to new audiences through its groundbreaking collaboration with TikTok LIVE.

Fighters from across the card gathered to share their final thoughts before fight night, including headliners MVP’s unified WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (49-4-1, 32 KOs) and Argentina’s #2 WBO contender Lucrecia Manzur (14-4, 7 KOs). Serrano will seek to make history by breaking Christy Martin’s all-time women’s boxing knockout record as she defends her unified WBA and WBO featherweight world titles at 126lbs against Manzur in the first-ever unified women’s world championship contested over 12 two-minute rounds.

Also participating in the press conference were MVP’s US Olympian Jahmal Harvey (3-0, 2 KOs) and Mexico’s Hammet Keb (7-2-1, 6 KOs), who will meet in a six-round lightweight bout at 135lbs; MVP’s and Mexico’s former world champion Mayelli Flores (13-2-1, 4 KOs) and Denmark’s undefeated contender Melissa Mortensen (9-0, 5 KOs), who will meet in a 10-round championship bout at 122lbs as Flores looks to reclaim the WBA super bantamweight world title; and MVP’s fast-rising contender with a 94% stoppage rate Avious Griffin (19-1, 18 KOs) and the Dominican Republic’s Jackson Marinez (23-4, 11 KOs), who will face off in a 10-round welterweight bout at 147lbs.

Serrano vs. Manzur Fight Week continues on Thursday, August 20, with the public weigh-in from the Pechanga Resort Casino beginning at 6:00pm PT. The event will feature all fighters and will be free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The weigh-in will stream live on MVP’s TikTok, Jake Paul’s TikTok, MVP’s YouTube channel, and Jake Paul’s YouTube channel.

On Friday, August 21, Serrano vs. Manzur will stream live globally from Pechanga Resort Casino. The first fight will begin at 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT live on TikTok, with the main card beginning at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT live on MVP’s TikTok, Jake Paul’s TikTok, MVP’s YouTube channel, and Jake Paul’s YouTube channel. Final tickets for Serrano vs. Manzur are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

Today’s press conference gave fans and media a final look at a history-making night of championship boxing as Serrano pursues another milestone in her legendary career, while MVP prepares to deliver the first-ever championship boxing event live on TikTok. See quotes below and view the full press conference on MVP’s YouTube channel.

AMANDA SERRANO QUOTES:

On being a part of the historic card, live on TikTok:

We are fighting on TikTok LIVE. The first. MVP is doing big things for the sport of women’s boxing, and for women in general. I am so excited to be a part of this. 

On facing Manzur:

She’s going to come to fight. She’s going to come non-stop, throwing punches. And I invite that. I love that.

On Mazur saying Serrano will not knock her out:

I understand that. I mean, no one knows; no one’s going to say, “Oh, yes, I’m gonna be her 33rd victim.” I know she came to fight, so that’s even a better and a sweeter victory when I do get it.

On what viewers should expect during her bout vs. Manzur:

I love to fight. You guys are in for a treat. You guys are in for a war. You know, every time Amanda “The Real Deal” steps into the ring, I fight for you guys, and I give it all I got.

On the card being a career highlight:

This is truly one of the highest moments in my life and my career. 

On working with MVP:

The last five years that I joined with MVP have been truly the best moments in my career and the most fun. Meeting so many great people and introducing these amazing fans to women’s boxing has been the best feeling, and I’m truly honored. 

On being one of the most accomplished female boxers of all time:

We all bring something different to the table. This is women’s boxing. We all need each other for this to make this sport amazing. I believe I’m one of the most accomplished women. Listen, these belts, all the belts, all my accomplishments in me, I sleep good at night. 

On starting TikTok six months ago:

I just started TikTok six months ago, and every day I go on live, and I tell my friends how I really do appreciate them. Because of them, I get up in the morning, and I train as hard as I do. I fight as hard as I do because I want to give them a great performance. I want to give them my all.

On refusing to do boring fights:

I hate boring fights. I hate watching boring fights. So, I would never be in a boring fight.

LUCRECIA MANZUR QUOTES:

**ALL QUOTES HAVE BEEN TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH TO ENGLISH.

On her plan for Friday night’s bout vs. Serrano:

I know what kind of fighter she is, but I’m coming here to fight, and I’m coming here to make my dream come true of becoming a world champion. 

On her preparation to face Serrano:

I know it’s going to be a great fight. I prepared myself very well for this fight, and I’m going to give everything inside the ring.

On Serrano’s goal of breaking Christy Martin’s all-time women’s boxing knockout record and if she’ll be knocked out: 

I’m aware that it’s all about Amanda Serrano. It’s her show, but I’ve trained very hard for this fight. I know she’s looking for that knockout, but she’s going to have to find someone else to knock out because it’s not going to be me.

JAHMAL HARVEY QUOTES:

On being a part of the co-main event:

I get the co-main for one of the greatest, if not the greatest, women fighters that this sport has ever seen with Amanda Serrano. 

On fighting on TikTok LIVE:

It means a lot to pioneer one of the first fights on TikTok. I’m going to make it a great performance.

On what viewers should expect from him:

I’m never going to have a boring fight. I do it all in the ring. I box. I bang. I’m in there to hurt people. The people want to see that.

On what he expects from his opponent during their bout:

I’m expecting him to bring his A game. I really don’t think anybody can really go talent for talent and stick with me. I just look for somebody to bring out the best so I could pull out all my skills so everybody can see everything. 

HAMMET KEB QUOTES:

**ALL QUOTES HAVE BEEN TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH TO ENGLISH.

On how he feels going into his bout vs. Harvey:

I’m a Mexican to my blood. I’m not scared of anything. 

On being a part of the card:

I want to thank MVP for giving me the opportunity. I also want to thank Jahmal Harvey for giving me the opportunity to fight him.

On what he plans to deliver on Friday night:

He has the experience of an Olympic fighter, of an amateur fighter, but he hasn’t lived what I lived. On Friday night, he’s going to live it.

On fighting to a global audience on TikTok LIVE:

All the audience on TikTok and all over Veracruz where I’m from are going to be able to witness this fight, and they’re going to see Friday night who’s the better man.

MAYELLI FLORES QUOTES:

**ALL QUOTES HAVE BEEN TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH TO ENGLISH.

On fighting to reclaim the WBA super bantamweight world title:

The belt is coming back home. I didn’t lose it. I just let them borrow it.

On working with MVP:

The second time on MVP and now next to Amanda Serrano…I’m going to give everything when I get in the ring. I’m coming here to win.

On her opponent Mortensen:

She’s young. She’s got a good record, but she doesn’t have the experience that I have.

MELISSA MORTENSEN QUOTES:

On being on the card:

This is a big honor for me to be here, and I’m really looking forward to fighting with MVP on Friday night.

On preparing to face Flores:

I prepared really well for this fight. I know I’m not so high profile yet, but I have 115 amateur fights. I have traveled around the world. This is not new for me to box on a new stage.

On sparring Dina Thorslund:

Dina is strong, and I know Mayelli [Flores] is also. I got good sparring with Dina. 

AVIOUS GRIFFIN QUOTES:

On facing Marinez:

He’s got experience a little bit, but experience doesn’t make you unbeatable.

On his plan for Friday night:

I’m ready to do whatever he wants to do.

On his upcoming performance:

Every time I step on stage, I’m trying to put on the most dominant performance, the most dominant knockout. You know, that’s what we’re here to do.

On his KO ratio:

You know, I always put on exciting fights, and you can’t blink. You know, at any moment I can put anybody out, as my KO ratio says.

JACKSON MARINEZ QUOTES:

**ALL QUOTES HAVE BEEN TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH TO ENGLISH.

On facing Griffin:

I know he’s got a great plan, but I got an even greater plan.

On his plans for Friday night:

I’ve had the experience, and I’ve been in this position many times. You know, B-side, and this is nothing to me. He’s going to find out.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is a global combat sports and entertainment company built for the next generation of athletes and fans. The company operates across boxing, mixed martial arts, live events, media, content, athlete development, and global distribution, with a fighter-first philosophy centered on equitable compensation, maximum visibility, and long-term brand building.

Led by co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian and Chief Executive Officer John Martin and backed by founding investors 885 Capital & Knighthead, MVP promotes some of the world’s biggest combat sports events and represents a roster of nearly 400 elite athletes, including world champions, titleholders, contenders, and emerging stars. MVP’s portfolio includes MVP, MVPW, and MVP MMA, bringing together premier boxing and mixed martial arts properties under one global brand.

Through partnerships with leading media and distribution platforms including Netflix, ESPN, Sky Sports, and an extensive international network reaching fans across more than 170 countries, MVP delivers world-class competition and entertainment to audiences worldwide. By combining elite athletes, premium live events, compelling storytelling, and global media reach, MVP is building the future of combat sports.

NEW YORK, NY – August 4, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and TikTok LIVE today announced further bouts joining the historic Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Manzur event on Friday, August 21 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. Joining the card will be MVP’s fast-rising contender with a 94% stoppage rate Avious Griffin (19-1, 18 KOs) vs. Jackson Marinez (23-4, 11 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight bout at 147lbs. They are joined by MVP’s and Mexico’s former world champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) vs. Denmark’s undefeated #7 WBA contender Melissa Mortensen (9-0, 5 KOs) in a 10-round championship bout at 122lbs as Flores seeks to reclaim the WBA super bantamweight title. MVP’s and Maywood, California’s undefeated 22-year-old boxer, 5x Junior Olympics champion, and current #2 WBO and IBF contender Lupita Medina (12-0, 3 KOs) will also make her promotional debut against Coachella, California’s Brook Sibrian (9-3, 4 KOs) in an 8-round minimumweight bout at 105lbs, MVP’s two-time Brazilian Olympian Keno Marley (2-0, 1 KO) will face Guadalajara, Mexico’s Daniel Izquierdo (5-1, 5 KOs) in a 4-round cruiserweight bout at 200lbs, and Walnut, California’s Paolo Barredo (6-0, 2) will face a to-be-named opponent in a 6-round bout.

The event marks the latest industry-defining first for MVP following the promotion’s recent merger with PFL, creating a new home of combat sports under the MVP banner. MVP brings elite championship boxing to TikTok LIVE’s global community for the first time and furthers its mission to expand the sport through innovative disruption and unprecedented access for fans worldwide, including MVP’s loyal and hard-to-reach Gen Alpha and Gen Z audience. The event is headlined by boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (49-4-1, 32 KOs), who seeks to break the all-time women’s knockout record against Argentina’s #2 WBO contender Lucrecia Manzur (14-4, 7 KOs). Serrano vs. Manzur will also mark another milestone in women’s boxing as the first-ever unified women’s world championship contested over 12, two-minute rounds for the unified WBA and WBO featherweight world titles at 126 pounds, and the first title fight to be streamed live on TikTok. Tickets for Serrano vs. Manzur are on sale now at Ticketmaster. All media wishing to be credentialed for Serrano vs. Manzur must apply HERE.

“Every event from MVP is about pushing combat sports forward, creating new opportunities for fighters, and reaching fans in innovative ways,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “As we enter a new era for MVP following our merger with PFL, our commitment to disrupting the industry has only grown. Amanda Serrano making history in the first world championship fight streamed live on TikTok LIVE is exactly the kind of global moment MVP was built to create. We’re also proud to showcase one of boxing’s most explosive knockout artists in Avious Griffin, a high-stakes world title clash between Mayelli Flores and Melissa Mortensen, welcome the promotional debuts of three of Southern California’s brightest young prospects in Lupita Medina, Roxy Verduzco, and Jocelyn Camarillo, and feature Olympians Jahmal Harvey and Nelvie Tiafack alongside Brazilian stars Jully Poca and Keno Marley. This is what the next chapter of MVP looks like- bigger stages, broader distribution, and unprecedented opportunities for athletes to become global stars.”

MVP’s Avious Griffin, boasting a staggering 94% stoppage rate, is a Las Vegas-based welterweight originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Introduced to boxing by his father, Alvin, the sport became both a passion and a powerful bond between them. In 2016, just weeks before Griffin’s professional debut, Alvin passed away unexpectedly, a devastating loss that Griffin continues to honor through his career. The following year brought another life-altering setback: a wrongful murder conviction that led to 11 months of incarceration before his exoneration. These hardships forged Griffin’s “TTD” (To The Death) mentality, an ethos that powers his performance in the ring and his commitment to breaking generational cycles of poverty, while advocating for mental health and addiction recovery. In February 2025, Griffin captured the vacant WBC USA welterweight title by knockout. He most recently earned a knockout win in March 2026.

“Twenty wins is more than just a number,” said Avious Griffin. “It’s proof of every sacrifice I’ve made. On Friday August 21, I’m coming for No. 20, and if history says anything, there’s a good chance I won’t need to leave it to the judges.”

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic contender Jackson Marinez boasts a professional record of 23 wins, 4 defeats, with 11 KOs. His latest five wins each came by knockout. In December 2024, Marinez contested Lindolfo Delgado for the WBO Latino super lightweight title. Other notable bouts included contests against three-division champion Rolly Romero, and former IBF lightweight champion Richard Commey, among others. The 35-year-old’s most recent win came via first-round TKO against Angel Apolinar Elena Perez in November 2025. 

Mayelli Flores is the former WBA super bantamweight world champion from Mexico City, Mexico. Standing at 4’11”, Flores turned professional in 2014 and has built a reputation for high pressure and punch volume inside the ring. After an early career highlighted a narrow world title challenge against Yulihan Luna, Flores defeated Nazarena Romero by split decision in Kissimmee, Florida, to capture the WBA 122lb crown in May 2025. In April 2026, Flores went on to compete for the undisputed title on MVPW-01 in London against then-unified champion Ellie Scotney. Known for her toughness, stamina, and willingness to trade in the pocket, the 33-year-old Flores represents Mexico with pride as she continues her rise among the sport’s elite.

Mayelli Flores said: “Mortensen is a strong, young, undefeated fighter, and I have a lot of respect for her. I know it’s going to be a tough fight, but I’m known for putting on exciting performances. I’ve had an excellent training camp, and I’m confident my hand will be raised at the end of the night. I’m grateful to MVP for giving me the opportunity to be part of the golden era of women’s boxing. Sharing the stage with the best fighters in the world is an honor. I’m ready to prove I belong here. Now it’s my time to deliver in the ring and show the boxing I’m truly capable of.”

Melissa Mortensen is a 24-year-old undefeated Danish professional boxer from Varde, Denmark. A standout amateur, Mortensen began boxing in 2014 and compiled a 115-bout amateur career, represented Denmark 43 times on the Danish National team, won six Danish national championships, three Nordic championships, and four prestigious Golden Girl titles, while competing in qualification tournaments for both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Mortensen turned professional in October 2024 and has built an undefeated 9-0 record while capturing the EBU Silver Championship in December 2025. She is currently ranked #6 by the IBF, #7 by the WBA, #9 by the WBO, and #10 by the WBC.

“I’m proud that my 10th professional fight will be for the WBA world championship,” said Melissa Mortensen. “I’m not stepping into this fight just to win one world title—my goal is to collect all four major belts in the super bantamweight division and become the undisputed champion. I’m looking forward to facing Mayeli Flores. Stylistically, I believe it’s a great matchup for me, and I can’t wait to put on a great performance and bring the WBA world title home to Denmark.”

WBO and IBF No. 2 contender Lupita “Babyface Assassin” Medina is one of the brightest rising stars in women’s boxing. Medina began boxing in 2012 and quickly established herself as an elite amateur, capturing five Junior Olympic National Championships before turning professional in 2022. The ambidextrous fighter trains under Edgar Jasso, Manny Robles, and Matias Erbin at Legends Boxing Academy and resides in Maywood, California. Outside the ring, Medina is pursuing a degree at California State University, Long Beach, currently on educational leave as she focuses on her boxing career. Inspired by her father, a former amateur boxer in Nicaragua, and her brother, who compiled a 9-0 professional record with eight knockouts before retiring due to injury, Medina is carrying forward a dream they both helped ignite while forging her own legacy. Growing up, she was often told she was “too girly” to box, but those doubts only strengthened her passion for the sport, teaching her to be feminine, confident, and a fierce competitor all at once. Proud of her Nicaraguan heritage, she is motivated by the opportunity to represent her people on the sport’s biggest stages and aims to become one of Nicaragua’s next boxing superstars while inspiring the next generation to dream big.

“I’m very excited to be fighting under Amanda Serrano’s card with MVP. It’s an incredible opportunity to compete on such a big stage, especially with the event being streamed live on TikTok,” said Lupita Medina. “MVP is changing the landscape of women’s boxing by giving female fighters the platform and visibility we deserve while bringing the sport to an entirely new audience. Every fight is another step toward my ultimate goal, and Friday, August 21 is no different. I never overlook my opponent, and my team and I have prepared for every challenge. But I know what the vision is and that’s becoming a world champion. As the #1 WBO contender, I know I’m one step away from a world title shot, and I plan on making another statement. I expect to have my hand raised, continue taking over the 105 pound division, and keep proving why I’m one of the best.”

Brook Sibrian, from Coachella, California earned the nickname “Mighty” during a national tournament. After becoming a first-generation college graduate and building a career at the Wall Street Journal, Brook discovered the sport through a fitness boxing class at 26 and fell for it immediately. What began as a hobby became a calling, giving her structure, discipline, purpose, and a deeper relationship with God. She compiled a 22-3 amateur record, won two USA Boxing National Championships, and represented El Salvador at the 2023 Central American Games. Early in her career, she trained alongside her idol Román “Chocolatito” González across multiple camps, which accelerated her development and shaped her foundation as an intelligent, high-output pressure fighter and boxer-puncher.

Keno Marley is a 25-year-old 6’3” boxer born in Sapeaçu, Bahia, Brazil. He first began boxing at age 11 before moving to São Paulo alone to pursue his boxing training at age 13, joining the Brazilian national team to launch a standout amateur career. He first made a name for himself at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, taking home the gold medal and becoming the first Brazilian boxer to achieve this feat. The next year, Marley earned silver at the 2019 Pan American championships. He earned a place on Brazil’s Olympic team, qualifying to compete in the men’s light heavyweight event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and finishing as a quarter-finalist in a narrow 3-2 defeat to Britain’s Benjamin Whittaker, the eventual silver medalist. At the 2021 amateur world championships, Marley fought in the IBA cruiserweight division and earned the silver medal, before becoming the 2022 Brazilian national amateur champion. In 2023, Marley won the prestigious Strandja Tournament, the biggest championship on the European circuit, becoming the first Brazilian man to reach the final and win the title before winning silver at the 2023 Pan American Games. He continued his amateur sprint as he returned to represent Brazil again at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the men’s heavyweight division, once again reaching the quarter finals. Outside boxing, Marley faced two difficult losses in 2021, losing his older brother to murder and his cousin to suicide. He now actively serves as a third sergeant in the Brazilian Army, holds a university degree in physical education, and is currently completing a law degree. He trains out of the Brazilian Olympic Training Center and is co-managed by Brazil’s biggest influencer, multi-talented superstar Whindersson Nunes. He resides in São Paulo, Brazil. 

“Millions of people will have the chance to watch me fight live on TikTok for the first time, so I plan to make the introduction unforgettable,” said Keno Marley. “I’m coming off a knockout victory, and I’m entering this fight with the same objective: finish the job before the final bell.”

Daniel Izquierdo is a hard-hitting prospect from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The 31-year-old has compiled a 6-1 professional record with all six victories coming by knockout, including his first three fights ending in first round TKO. Izquierdo turned professional in 2019 and has quickly built a reputation as an aggressive puncher. Most recently, he scored a fifth-round TKO victory over Irvin Arnoldo Arevalo Chavez by third round TKO in July 2026 and now looks for the biggest win of his career against two-time Brazilian Olympian Keno Marley on Friday, August 21.

MVP previously announced that the card will also feature MVP’s US Olympian Jahmal Harvey (3-0, 2 KO) vs. Mexico’s Hammet Keb (7-2-1, 6 KOs) in a 6 round lightweight bout at 135lbs and MVP’s undefeated Brazilian boxer and influencer Jully Poca (1-0), the most-followed active female boxer in the world, vs. Arlington, Texas prospect Cinderella Linnear (1-0) in a 4-round super lightweight bout at 140lbs. Also on the card will be MVP’s undefeated rising contender Roxy Verduzco (7-0, 1 KO) vs. Miguelina Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs) in an 8-round featherweight bout, MVP’s Olympic bronze medalist, European champion, and five-time German national champion Nelvie Tiafack (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Mexico’s Salvador Zavala (7-0, 5 KOs) in a 6-round heavyweight bout, and MVP’s and Indio, California’s Jocelyn Camarillo (6-0, 1 KO) vs. Mexico’s Ashley Felix (7-4, 1 KO) in a 6-round minimumweight bout at 105lbs.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is a global combat sports and entertainment company built for the next generation of athletes and fans. The company operates across boxing, mixed martial arts, live events, media, content, athlete development, and global distribution, with a fighter-first philosophy centered on equitable compensation, maximum visibility, and long-term brand building.

Led by co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian and Chief Executive Officer John Martin and backed by founding investors 885 Capital & Knighthead, MVP promotes some of the world’s biggest combat sports events and represents a roster of nearly 400 elite athletes, including world champions, titleholders, contenders, and emerging stars. MVP’s portfolio includes MVP, MVPW, and MVP MMA, bringing together premier boxing and mixed martial arts properties under one global brand.

Through partnerships with leading media and distribution platforms including Netflix, ESPN, Sky Sports, and an extensive international network reaching fans across more than 170 countries, MVP delivers world-class competition and entertainment to audiences worldwide. By combining elite athletes, premium live events, compelling storytelling, and global media reach, MVP is building the future of combat sports.

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NEW YORK, NY – July 16, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and TikTok LIVE today announced a special collaboration bringing championship boxing to TikTok LIVE for the first time ever on Friday, August 21 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. The partnership marks another industry-defining first for MVP, bringing elite championship boxing to TikTok’s global community, and furthers the promotion’s mission to expand the sport through innovative disruption and unprecedented access for fans worldwide, including MVP’s loyal and hard-to-reach Gen Alpha and Gen Z audience. 

The event is headlined by boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (49-4-1, 32 KOs), who will seek to break the all-time women’s knockout record against Argentina’s #2 WBO contender Lucrecia Manzur (14-4, 7 KOs). Serrano vs. Manzur will also mark another milestone in women’s boxing as the first-ever unified women’s world championship contested over 12 two-minute rounds for the unified WBA and WBO featherweight world titles at 126 pounds. The landmark moment follows Serrano’s record-shattering accolades as the most-decorated fighter in women’s boxing history. Already a seven-division champion, the first male or female Puerto Rican undisputed world champion, and the first woman to headline Madison Square Garden, Serrano also became the first to defend her unified titles under equal rules to men’s champions and competed in the most-watched professional women’s sports match ever in the U.S. She will now capture two further historic firsts as she becomes the first unified boxing champion to compete 12, two minute rounds and to have a title fight streamed live on TikTok. Tickets for Serrano vs. Manzur are on sale now at Ticketmaster. All media wishing to be credentialed for Serrano vs. Manzur must apply HERE.

In addition to Amanda Serrano, the event will feature MVP’s US Olympian Jahmal Harvey (3-0, 2 KO) vs. Mexico’s Hammet Keb (7-2-1, 6 KOs) in a 6 round lightweight bout at 135lbs and MVP’s undefeated Brazilian boxer and influencer Jully Poca (1-0), the most-followed active female boxer in the world, vs. Arlington, Texas prospect Cinderella Linnear (1-0) in a 4-round super lightweight bout at 140lbs. Also on the card will be MVP’s undefeated rising contender Roxy Verduzco (7-0, 1 KO) vs. Miguelina Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs) in an 8-round featherweight bout, MVP’s Olympic bronze medalist, European champion, and five-time German national champion Nelvie Tiafack (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Mexico’s Salvador Zavala (7-0, 5 KOs) in a 6-round heavyweight bout, and MVP’s and Indio, California’s Jocelyn Camarillo (6-0, 1 KO) vs. Mexico’s Ashley Felix (7-4, 1 KO) in a 6-round minimumweight bout at 105lbs.

Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history, recognized by the Guinness World Records for the most boxing world championships won by a female in different weight classes. Serrano is currently the unified featherweight champion holding the WBO, WBA and Ring Magazine titles, and is MVP’s first signee and signed the first-ever lifetime combat sports contract with MVP to become Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives post her in-ring retirement. In her most recent bout on MVPW-03 in May 2026, Serrano tied the all-time women’s boxing record as she earned her 32nd professional KO against Cheyenne Hanson live on ESPN.

“I’ve dedicated my career to creating opportunities for women’s boxing and bringing our sport to the biggest stages possible, so to headline the first-ever championship boxing event on TikTok is incredibly meaningful,” said Amanda Serrano. “Women’s boxing deserves to be seen by as many people around the world as possible, and this partnership gives us the chance to introduce our sport to a massive global audience in a completely new way. I’m also proud that Lucrecia and I will be making history in the first-ever unified women’s world championship contested over 12 two-minute rounds. Every time I step into the ring, I’m fighting for Puerto Rico, and on Friday, August 21, I have the opportunity to make history for my island, break the all-time women’s knockout record, and defend my world titles. This will be a night to remember for Temecula and boxing fans around the world.”

Lucrecia Manzur is a 27-year-old fighter from San Miguel, Tucuman, Argentina. She made her professional debut in 2020, and entered her first title challenge in 2023 for the vacant Argentina super featherweight title before challenging Karen Carabajal for the South American super featherweight title. Later that year she moved down to the featherweight division, immediately challenging Daniela Bermudez for the Argentine title. In 2024, Manzur entered her latest dominant streak, collecting the South American title, then winning the Argentine title by TKO. In November 2024, Manzur successfully defended her titles while also winning the WBO Latino featherweight title by dominant unanimous decision. She earned a TKO win in her next defense and most recently won by UD in defense of her WBO title. She is the #2 WBO contender.

“I’ve been asking for this opportunity for a very long time. Ever since I started boxing, I’ve dreamed of fighting for a world title, and now I have the chance to do it against one of the sport’s true icons and someone I’ve always admired—Amanda Serrano. I have tremendous respect for everything Amanda has accomplished and for the legacy she has built. But once we step into the ring, my focus is on winning,” said Lucrecia Manzur. “I’m confident in my preparation, my abilities, and the work we’ve put in together. In one month, I believe Tucumán and all of Argentina will be celebrating a new world champion.”

“From day one, MVP has challenged the traditional boxing model by creating the biggest moments and opportunities for fighters while finding new ways to bring the sport to fans around the world,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Partnering with TikTok to deliver the first-ever championship boxing event on TikTok LIVE is another example of that vision to grow the audience for boxing and make world championship fights more accessible than ever. This event will also further activate MVP’s loyal fanbase among hard-to-reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences, demographics that MVP has consistently reached better than anyone else in the sport. This would not be possible without the MAFFE, the MOST ACCOMPLISHED FEMALE FIGHTER EVER, Amanda Serrano. The most watched, the most paid, the most titles, and maybe on Friday, August 21, from The Pechanga Resort in Temecula, California, live on Tik Tok globally, the most knockouts ever – The MAFFE, Amanda Serrano.”

“This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing the world’s most compelling live sports moments to our global community, while giving fans new ways to discover, engage, and interact with the athletes and creators they love,” said  Shen Gao, Head of LIVE Operations, Americas at TikTok. “We’re excited to bring the first championship boxing event to TikTok LIVE alongside MVP, spotlighting Amanda Serrano as she works toward a historic milestone.”

US Olympian and amateur world champion Jahmal Harvey, an Oxon Hill, Maryland native, is a 10x national champion, 2021 world champion, Continental Championships silver medalist and gold medalist at the Santiago Pan American Games. The finish qualified him for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he finished as a quarter-finalist. Harvey signed with Most Valuable Promotions ahead of his pro debut–a KO win–on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 14 in August 2025, heralded as one of the top prospects in American boxing. He then earned a UD win on the main Netflix card of MVP’s Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day in December 2025, before earning a TKO win on MVPW-02 in April 2026.

“I’m happy to be back out and fighting on a great MVP show in California on Friday, August 21,” said Jahmal Harvey. “I’m looking to show everyone why I’m one of the very best prospects in the game.”

Mexico’s Hammet Keb (7-2-1, 6 KOs) is a 26-year-old prospect from Veracruz, Mexico. He made his pro debut in March 2022 with a knockout win over Jose Solis Medina, and has since collected 6 wins by knockout, including his latest bout in May 2026 – a first round stoppage of Mario Alberto Pena Gonzalez.

Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, Jully Poca is a powerhouse athlete who has dominated the crossover boxing scene with an undefeated record. Originally Brazil’s premier female fitness influencer, her life took a sharp turn in 2023 when she competed in the UK alongside megastar Whindersson Nunes. She discovered a profound passion and began training as a full-time boxer. Poca made her fully sanctioned professional debut with Most Valuable Promotions on MVPW-04 in June 2026. Beyond her technical prowess, Jully first captured the Brazilian public’s heart when she intervened in a violent road-rage incident, physically subduing a man who was attacking two women until police arrived. With 3 million Instagram followers, Poca was the most-followed female professional boxer in the world the moment she made her pro debut, defeating Monica Medina.

“I’m over the moon that my second bout with MVP is already scheduled! From the moment we sealed the deal, I emphasized the importance of staying busy, and it’s amazing to see that vision become a reality,” said Jully Poca. “I will be training with Ross Enamait and Katie Taylor and can’t wait to help Katie in any way I can for her farewell fight as well! You can expect a lot of improvements on my game once again.”

Cinderella Linnear is a 32-year-old boxer from Arlington, Texas by way of Shreveport, Louisiana. She made her professional debut in August 2025 with a unanimous decision win over Desiree Davila. Linnear competed as part of Team Boxing League in 2025. 

Iyana “Roxy” Verduzco is an undefeated pro boxer from Los Angeles, California. A skilled boxer-puncher and southpaw, Verduzco is recognized for her high boxing IQ, sharp timing, and quickness, training at Wild Card Boxing Club under coaches Gloria Alvarado and Marvin Somodio. Verduzco began boxing at just four years old and had her first fight at eight, building an exceptional amateur career that included 108 fights. She became a 21x national champion and amateur world champion, qualifying for the 2019 Olympic Trials. Coming from four generations of fighters, Verduzco draws inspiration from her uncle, undefeated kickboxer Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, and her mother, who introduced her to boxing and is her greatest motivation. Outside the ring, Verduzco, a dual citizen of Mexico and the United States, enjoys traveling and reading, owns a coffee truck, and is currently learning piano.

“I’m excited to step back into the ring for my first fight under MVP,” said Roxy Verduzco. “I was supposed to fight back in May, but due to circumstances out of my control it didn’t happen. So to now be making my MVP debut on the West Coast in California is special. I’m proud to represent the West Coast and ready to be back in action after a long layoff. This will be an action packed card full of great fighters and I’m one of them.”

Miguelina Hernandez is a professional boxer with a record of 4-0, with three knockouts. The Dominican Republic prospect is 28 years old. After a defining start to her pro career, winning her first three bouts each by first-round knockout, she won her most recent bout in May 2026 by unanimous decision. 

German Olympian Nelvie Tiafack grew up in Cameroon, facing the loss of his father at just two years old. At the age of 8, he traveled alone from Cameroon to Cologne, Germany. After two years apart, he reunited with his mother. As an amateur boxer, he became a 5x German amateur champion, European champion, and the first German super heavyweight boxer to win an Olympic medal in Paris 2024. Tiafack’s notable wins include UK amateur titan Delicious Orie, British Olympian and 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Frazer Clarke, and Armenian heavyweight standout Gurgen Hovhannisyan. The 27-year-old fights not only for victory but also to honor his mother’s influence and inspire others facing challenges. 

“I’m hyped and more than ready to put on a show on American soil as a professional,” said Nelvie Tiafack. “I’ve been working my ass off to make sure the fans get their money’s worth. I can’t wait to step in there and deliver.”

Mexico’s Salvador Zavala is a professional boxer with an undefeated record of seven wins and five knockouts. The 31-year-old is from Zapopan, Mexico. He made his pro debut in 2019, and has earned knockout wins in his past five straight professional bouts.

MVP’s Jocelyn Camarillo is a 3x amateur national champion, former #1-ranked US amateur in the light flyweight division, and a proud training partner for Team USA Youth & Elite. She represents Indio, California as one of the brightest young talents coming out of the Coachella Valley boxing community. Jocelyn grew up watching boxing and developed a natural passion that eventually led her to train at the historic Coachella Valley Boxing Club, where she built a strong amateur foundation and sharpened her skills among some of the region’s best athletes. Known for her speed, accuracy, and high-IQ pressure style, Jocelyn has quickly developed a reputation as a disciplined athlete with true star potential. Both inside and outside the ring, she brings charisma, professionalism, and a growing fanbase that continues to follow her journey.

“I’m really excited to get back in the ring on Friday, August 21st at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California Fighting so close to home makes this fight even more meaningful because I’ll have so many of my supporters there,” said Jocelyn Camarillo. “I’ve been working hard, and I’m looking forward to putting on a great performance and giving everyone a fight to remember.”

With a decade of experience, 21-year-old powerhouse Ashley Felix was and raised in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Felix began boxing at the age of 10. After a 36-fight amateur career, she began her professional career in May 2023. Felix most recently competed on MVPW-04 in June 2026. Dubbed “Dinamita Felix” by her parents, she enters the ring ready to showcase the tenacity that has defined her career from the start. 

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About Amanda Serrano

Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history, recognized by the Guinness World Records for the most boxing world championships won by a female in different weight classes. Serrano, currently the unified featherweight champion holding the WBO, WBA and Ring Magazine titles, is Most Valuable Promotions’ first signee, who also signed the first ever lifetime combat sports contract with MVP and will become Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives to lead the company’s efforts in identifying, signing, developing and marketing the promotion’s growing roster of female athletes post her in-ring retirement. Serrano faced off against Katie Taylor for the first time at Madison Square Garden in April 2022, making history as the first women’s fight to headline Madison Square Garden, earning global acclaim and winning Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022. Taylor vs. Serrano was also nominated for Sports Business Journal’s Event of the Year, a testament to the global reach and power of the event. Following the historic bout, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud and Erika Cruz en-route to becoming the undisputed featherweight champion. She successfully defended her undisputed title in August 2023 against Heather Hardy before making history again, defeating Danila Ramos in October 2023 in the first-ever women’s unified world championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds—equal to a men’s championship fight. She threw a career-high 1,103 punches in the bout, solidifying her status as a trailblazer for gender equality in boxing. In recognition of her achievements inside and outside the ring, Serrano was named the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Female Fighter of the Year for 2023, as well as Sports Illustrated’s and Boxing Scene’s 2023 Women’s Fighter of the Year. She continued her dominance in July 2024, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Stevie Morgan in a super lightweight bout.

Serrano went on to face Katie Taylor in the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch in modern history in the co-main event of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card on Netflix in November 2024. The undisputed super lightweight title fight averaged 74 million live viewers globally and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. The bout ended in a razor-thin decision victory for Taylor, sparking global debate and skyrocketing Serrano’s social following to over 1.2 million. #Serrano also trended at #2 on X in the US, Brazil, Spain, and Canada post-fight, further cementing her status as a global icon. Serrano then faced Taylor a third and final time atop an all-women’s event at Madison Square Garden, commanding the world’s attention once again on Netflix, continuing to break barriers for women in combat sports with a historic trilogy. Serrano made her long-awaited homecoming to Puerto Rico in a unified featherweight title defense of her WBO and WBA featherweight titles in January 2026, defeating challenger Reina Tellez. In her most recent bout on MVPW-03 in May 2026, Serrano tied the all-time women’s boxing record, previously held by Christy Martin, as she earned her 32nd professional KO against Germany’s top contender Cheyenne Hanson.

About Jahmal Harvey

US Olympian and amateur world champion Jahmal Harvey was introduced to boxing at age 13 by his football coach Darrell Davis, who also owned a boxing gym. After competing in both sports, Harvey, an Oxon Hill, Maryland native, soon went all-in on boxing and immediately proved his elite potential at the junior, youth, and amateur levels, becoming a 10x national champion. By 18, he was training and sparring with Olympians, including Keyshawn Davis and Duke Ragan. That same year, he captured gold at the 2021 Elite World Championships— becoming the first American male to win the world title since 2007, while competing as one of the youngest athletes in the tournament. The next year, he took home silver at the 2022 Continental Championships and continued to dominate at the international level in 2023, winning gold at the Santiago Pan American Games. The finish qualified him for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he finished as a quarter-finalist. The 22-year-old Harvey signed with Most Valuable Promotions ahead of his professional debut–a knockout win–on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 14 in August 2025, heralded as one of the top prospects in American boxing. He earned a UD win on the main Netflix card of MVP’s Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day in December 2025, and then took home a fifth round TKO win on MVPW-02 in April 2026.

About Jully Poca 

Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, Jully Poca is a powerhouse athlete who has dominated the crossover boxing scene with an undefeated record. Originally Brazil’s premier female fitness influencer, her life took a sharp turn in 2023 when she was invited to compete in the UK alongside megastar Whindersson Nunes. Despite only training for three months prior to her debut, she discovered a profound passion for the sport and has spent the last three years training exclusively as a full-time boxer. Under the tutelage of renowned coach Antonio Filho, the mentor behind former WBO champion Rose Volante, Poca has solidified her status by going undefeated to date and made her fully sanctioned professional debut with Most Valuable Promotions on MVPW-04 in June 2026. Beyond her technical prowess, Jully possesses a magnetic public profile built on genuine courage. She first captured the Brazilian public’s heart when she intervened in a violent road-rage incident, physically subduing a man who was attacking two women until police arrived. This act of heroism, combined with her athletic transition, has earned her a massive digital footprint. With 3 million Instagram followers, Poca was the most-followed female professional boxer in the world the moment she made her pro debut and defeated Monica Medina, bridging the gap between social media stardom and elite combat sports.

About Nelvie Tiafack

German Olympian Nelvie Tiafack grew up in Cameroon, facing the loss of his father at just 2 years old, a turning point that motivated him throughout his life. Inspired by his mother’s strength and sacrifices, who moved to Europe to create a better future for him, he found the determination to overcome challenges. At the age of 8, he traveled alone from Cameroon to Cologne, Germany, showing courage beyond his years. After two years apart, he reunited with his mother in a new country, where her support became his foundation. Their home was filled with shared experiences and sacrifices, reminding him that achieving goals requires dedication. At 15, he discovered boxing, where he could channel his energy and compete on his own terms. His achievements include becoming a 5x German amateur champion, a European Championship gold medal, and being the first German super heavyweight boxer to win an Olympic medal in Paris 2024, reflecting both physical skill and a strong mindset shaped by his mother’s example. Tiafack’s notable wins include UK amateur titan Delicious Orie, British Olympian and 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Frazer Clarke, and Armenian heavyweight standout Gurgen Hovhannisyan. When the 27-year-old steps into the ring, he fights not only for victory but also to honor his mother’s influence and inspire others facing their own challenges. 

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

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The World Boxing Association (WBA) has awarded its Female Boxer of the Month honor for May to Puerto Rican legend Amanda Serrano, recognizing yet another dominant performance from one of the most accomplished champions in the sport.

The distinction comes following Serrano’s spectacular showing on the card held in El Paso, Texas, at the end of May. In that bout, the reigning WBA Featherweight World Champion put her title on the line against German challenger Cheyenne Hanson and erased any lingering doubts about her place atop the 126-pound division with a commanding victory.

True to her aggressive, crowd-pleasing style, Serrano wasted no time asserting her authority. The Puerto Rican superstar overwhelmed her opponent from the outset and closed the show with a second-round technical knockout. Mixing pinpoint body shots with relentless pressure at close range, the defending champion forced the referee to halt the contest, further cementing her status as one of the most dominant figures in the history of women’s boxing.

The WBA also awarded its Honorable Mention of the Month to American standout Stephanie Han, who delivered an impressive performance on the same El Paso card. Han engaged in a tactical battle with veteran contender Holly Holm for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title. After ten hard-fought rounds marked by sustained activity and competitive exchanges, Han emerged victorious by majority decision with scores of 96-94, 95-95, and 96-94, capturing the 135-pound crown.

Through these distinctions, the WBA recognizes excellence and the continued growth of women’s boxing. Serrano receives the organization’s highest monthly honor as she continues to build upon her extraordinary legacy, while Han’s championship-winning performance earns her well-deserved recognition among the sport’s standout performers.

Stephanie Han was able to eek by Holly Holm for a second time, this time by majority decision over Holly Holm to retain the WBA Lightweight title at the County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas.

In round two, Han was cut over her right eye from a clash of heads.

Han landed 70 of 358 punches. Holm landed more by landing 107 of 437.

Han, 134.6 lbs of El Paso won by scores of 96-94 twice and 95-95 and is 13-0. Holm, 134.7 lbs of Albuquerque, NM is 34-4-3.

Serrano Stops Hanson in 2; Retains Featherweight Titles and Ties Knockout Record

Amanda Serrano retained the WBA/WBO Featherweight titles with a second round stoppage of Cheyanne Hanson and in the process tied the knockout record of Christy Martin for most stoppages by a female fighter.

In round two, Serrano landed a left that set Hanson into the corner and set off about 12 pinches that were divided between the head and the body and the fight was stopped at 2:25.

Serrano, 125.6 lbs of Carolina, PR is now 49-4-1 with a record-tying 32 knockouts. Hanson, 125 lbs of Augsburg, GER is 17-3.

Robinson Retains Middleweight Crowns with Decision over Spencer

Desley Robinson retained the IBF?WBO Middleweight titles with a 10-round unanimous decision over former junior middleweight champion Mary Spencer.

Robinson, 158.7 lbs of Logan City, AUS won by scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91 and is now 12-.3 Spencer, 159.8 lbs of Montreal is 10-4.

Juarez Decisions Valle To Retain Light Flyweight Title

Lourdes Juarez won a 10-round split decision over three-division world champion Yokasta Valle to retain the WBC Light Flyweight world title.

In round 10, a headbutt caused a bad cut around the left eye of Valle.,

Juarez won two cards 98-91 and 95-94 while Valle took a card 95-94.

Juarez, 107.5 lbs of Mexico City is 40-4. Valle, 107.7 lbs of Costa Rica is 34-4.

Yesica Nery Plata won an eight-round unanimous decision over Brook Sibrian in a light flyweight bout.

Plata, 107.9 lbs of Mexico City won by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74 and is now 31-3. Sibrian, 107.4 lbs of Coachella, CA is 9-3.

Miranda Reyes won an eight-round unanimous decision over Camila Pinatta in a super lightweight bout.

In round two, Reyes dropped Pinatta with a straight right hand.

Reyes landed 78 of 256. Pinatta was 95 of 336.

Reyes, 129.6 lbs of Houston won by scores of 79-72 and 77-74 twice and is now 9-3-1. Pinatta, 129.8 lbs of West Palm Beach, FL is 8-4-1.

Alexander Gueche won a eight-round unanimous decision over Joshua Montoya in a super bantamweight bout.

Gueche, 122.2 lbs of Long Beach, CA won by scores of 78-74 twice and 77-75 and is now 12-0. Montoya, 121.2 lbs of San Antonio is 7-5.

Nazarena Romero won a eight-round unanimous decision over Maria Salinas in a super bantamweight bout.

Romero landed 149 of 412 punches. Salinas was 52 of 217.

Romero, 124 lbs of Cordoba, ARG won by scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 15-1-2. Salinas, 123.9 lbs of Satillo, MEX is 27-15-6.

Elise Soto remained undefeated with a four-round unanimous decision over Thalia Limon in a featherweight fight.

Soto landed 123 of 306 punches. Limon was 77 of 305.

Soto, 126.8 lbs of Carolina, PR won by scores of 39-37 on all cards is 11-0. Limon, 126.9 lbs of Eagle Pass, TX is 4-2.

LAS VEGAS, NV (May 18, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions WBA #11 ranked featherweight contender, Reina Tellez (13-1-1, 5 KOs) is set to return to action on May 30, 2026, when she competes in a scheduled eight-round bout against Juliana Basualdo (14-7, 3 KOs) at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas. The event will be part of a card presented by Most Valuable Promotions and marks Tellez’s first appearance since stepping up on short notice to face multi-division world champion Amanda Serrano in a world title opportunity that provided invaluable experience early in her career.

Despite suffering the first loss of her professional journey, Tellez emerged from the fight with renewed confidence, perspective, and motivation as she continues her climb in the featherweight division. Tellez reflected on the lessons gained from sharing the ring with one of the sport’s elite champions on short notice.

“Facing Amanda Serrano taught me more in one fight than I could have imagined,” Tellez said. “Stepping into that moment as a late replacement forced me to grow mentally and professionally. I learned the importance of preparation at the championship level, staying composed under pressure, and believing in myself regardless of the circumstances. Even in defeat, I gained experience that will help shape the rest of my career.”

Now returning to fight in her home state, Tellez says the opportunity carries personal significance and added motivation.

“There’s always something special about fighting in Texas,” Tellez continuedf. “The support, the culture, and the energy from the fans make it feel personal. This is where so much of my journey has taken place, and to come back here after a fight like the Serrano bout means a lot to me. I’m excited to show everyone how much I’ve grown.”

With momentum and experience on her side, Tellez views this upcoming fight as an important step toward larger opportunities in the division.

“A strong win here keeps me moving forward toward bigger fights and another world title opportunity,” Tellez concluded. “I’m still learning, still improving, and still hungry. The Serrano fight gave me confidence that I belong on that level, and now it’s about continuing to build and proving I belong with the best. I know Basualdo will be coming with everything she’s got, and I’ll be ready.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, believes the experience against Serrano accelerated Tellez’s development and positioned her for long-term success.

“Reina gained invaluable experience by stepping into the ring with a fighter of Amanda Serrano’s caliber,” Piedra said. “Not every young fighter is willing to embrace that kind of challenge, especially on short notice. What impressed me most was her composure, her willingness to compete, and the way she handled herself throughout the entire experience. Those moments build character and maturity. We strongly believe that experience will elevate her career and prepare her for major opportunities moving forward.”

EL PASO, TEXAS – April 30, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and ESPN today announced the full slate of undercard bouts for MVPW-03: Han vs. Holm 2 and Serrano vs. Hanson, taking place on Saturday, May 30 at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, live on ESPN and the ESPN App. Joining the card will be MVP’s and Mexico’s #4 WBC, #6 WBO and #6 WBA contender Yesica Nery Plata (30?3, 3?KOs) vs. Coachella, California’s Brook Sibrian (9-2, 4 KOs) in an 8-round light flyweight bout at 108lbs, Boxlab Promotions’ Reina Tellez (13-1-1, 5 KOs) against a to-be-announced opponent in an 8-round bout at 126lbs, MVP’s and Houston’s Miranda Reyes (8-3-1, 3 KOs) vs. Italy’s Camilla Panatta (8-3-1, 1 KO) in an 8-round lightweight bout at 135lbs. Also on the card will be MVP’s Jocelyn Camarillo (6-0, 1 KO) vs. Mexico’s Yazmin Martinez (3-3-2, 1 KO) in a 6-round light flyweight bout at 108lbs, MVP’s 21x US national champion and amateur world champion Iyana “Roxy” Verduzco (7-0, 1 KO) vs. a to-be-announced opponent in an 8 round featherweight bout at 126lb, and MVP’s Elise Soto (10-0, 9 KOs) vs. at to-be-announced opponent in an 8 round featherweight bout at 126lbs. They are joined by MVP’s Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro (7-0, 6 KOs) vs. Edward Ulloa (15-7, 12 KOs) in 8 round middleweight bout and MVP’s 2x US national champion Alexander “The Alley Cat” Gueche (11-0, 7 KOs) vs. Texas prospect Joshua Montoya (7-4-2) in an 6-round super bantamweight bout at 122lbs. Rounding out the card will be WBA #3 and WBC #5 contender Nazarena Romero (14-1-2, 8 KOs) vs. a to-be-announced opponent in an 8-round super bantamweight bout at 122lbs, and Albina Moldazhanova (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. Claudia Herrera (5-6-1, 2 KOs) in a 6-round super lightweight bout at 140lbs. 

MVPW-03 is headlined by Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm 2 for the WBA lightweight world title and Amanda Serrano vs. Cheyenne Hanson for the unified WBA and WBO featherweight world titles in the double main event, both 10-round championship bouts with three-minute rounds. Also on the main card will be MVP and Australia’s unified middleweight world champion Desley Robinson in a title defense vs. Canada’s former world champion Mary Spencer and MVP’s and Mexico’s WBC junior flyweight world champion Lourdes Juarez in a defense of her WBC title against MVP’s three-division champion Yokasta Valle as Valle steps up to fight for her seventh world title. MVPW on ESPN will always feature a main card composed entirely of female fighters, with an undercard including a mix of female and male bouts. MVPW-03 is part of MVPW, a new year-round global platform for women’s boxing from MVP, showcasing the sport’s most elite female fighters with championship bouts on every card. MVPW-03 will begin at 9pm ET / 7pm MT on ESPN. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. All media wishing to be credentialed for MVPW-03 should apply for credentials HERE.

“This event is the embodiment of everything we set out to build with MVPW and El Paso is the perfect home for it as this event will be 100% sold out. Two current top ten pound-for-pound fighters and four world title fights with Amanda Serrano, Stephanie Han, Holly Holm, Desley Robinson, Lourdes Juarez, and Yokasta Valle all sharing the same card. That doesn’t happen anywhere else,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Beyond the main event, you have Mexico’s top contender Yesica Nery Plata returning as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, Reina Tellez first fight since her inspirational performance against Amanda Serrano, Miranda Reyes stepping up again after testing two world champions, Elise Soto, Alexis Chaparro, and Alexander Gueche continuing to climb, and the promotional debuts of Jocelyn Camarillo and Roxy Verduzco. Saturday, May 30th, El Paso, live on ESPN.”

Former unified world champion Yesica Nery Plata has ruled the light flyweight division as WBA and WBC unified world champion. Since turning pro in ?2011, she steadily climbed the ranks, winning the WBC Youth title in 2012 and defending it multiple times before stepping into world-level clashes. In March ?2022, Plata began her title run, dethroning longtime champion Yésica Bopp via split decision to claim the WBA title at 108lbs, ending Bopp’s 13-year reign with strong body work and well?timed left hooks. Her defining moment within the division came in January?2023 in Canada, where she successfully unified the WBA and WBC belts by defeating home favorite Kim Clavel in a fierce ten?round war—dictating the pace to earn a unanimous decision in what many hailed as one of the standout women’s fights of the year. She capped off her dominance with a successful split?decision title defense against undefeated Sarah Bormann in Karlsruhe, Germany in ?December?2023. Following a layoff, Plata return to the ring under the Most Valuable Promotions banner recognized as one of the top pound-for-pound women’s boxers in the world and is currently ranked #4 by the WBC, #6 by the WBO and WBA, and #3 by ESPN at 108lbs.

“I want to thank my fans for their support and for following my career, and most importantly, to my promoter MVP, to Jake Paul, Nakisa Bidarian, and everyone that works for the company for making all of this possible,” said Yesica Nery Plata. “You all know that team Plata is a guarantee for a good show, see you soon!”

Brook Sibrian, from Coachella, California earned the nickname “Mighty” during a national tournament. After becoming a first-generation college graduate and building a career at the Wall Street Journal, Brook discovered the sport through a fitness boxing class at 26 and fell for it immediately. What began as a hobby became a calling, giving her structure, discipline, purpose, and a deeper relationship with God. She compiled a 22-3 amateur record, won two USA Boxing National Championships, and represented El Salvador at the 2023 Central American Games. Early in her career, she trained alongside her idol Román “Chocolatito” González across multiple camps, which accelerated her development and shaped her foundation as an intelligent, high-output pressure fighter and boxer-puncher.

“God is so good! I’m feeling extremely grateful and excited to show the world who this small, but Mighty underdog is,” said Brook Sabrian. “Tune in on Saturday, May 30 on ESPN+ and don’t miss the show! Thank you MVP and my incredible team for making this possible!”

Reina Tellez, a Team USA veteran who took up boxing in 2012, quickly established herself among the elites of the amateur scene. Her accolades include winning gold at the 2015 and 2017 National Junior Olympics, winning the 2018 National Golden Gloves championship, and back-to-back silver medals at the 2018 and 2019 National Junior Olympics. After making her pro debut in 2021–the lone technical draw on her record–she returned to boxing in 2023 and began her rise, winning her next three bouts by TKO. In June 2024, Tellez defeated Hungarian prospect Beata Dudek on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin in Las Vegas. Just three weeks later in July 2024, Tellez successfully outpointed Wendellin Cruz to win the vacant WBC Youth featherweight title by unanimous decision, before dropping down to win the NABF super bantamweight and bantamweight titles later that year. The 22-year-old Tellez, of Irish-Mexican heritage, most recently faced Amanda Serrano for the unified WBA and WBO world titles in January 2026, with Serrano winning by decision. She resides in San Antonio, Texas and is represented by Boxlab Promotions.

Born in El Paso and raised in Northside Houston, Texas by a hard-working Mexican-American family, 24-year-old Miranda Reyes has built her professional career facing some of the sport’s most respected names, including MVP’s unified lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois and MVP’s WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han. Reyes turned pro at 17 without an amateur background, guided by former trainer Hector Rocha, whose belief in her talent and style shaped her confidence until his passing from COVID-19 in 2020. Since, Reyes has consistently given world champions tough tests despite limited guidance, including defeating Hall of Famer Jaime Clampitt in 2022 and former world champion Yazmin Rivas in 2023, before challenging Caroline Dubois for the IBO lightweight title at Wembley Stadium in 2024 and now-WBA world champion Stephanie Han later that year. Reyes recently found structure and support in a new team, priming her to fully pursue the career she always knew she was meant to have. She most recently won by UD on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 16 in October 2025. 

“This is just another fight for me. I’m here to prove that I’m staying at the top of my division,” said Miranda Reyes. “Fighting in my state of Texas again with MVP is an exclamation mark!”

Camilla Panatta is a skilled Italian southpaw whose discipline, international experience, and well-rounded style have established her as a respected contender. Born in Latina, Italy and now based in West Palm Beach, Florida, she has built an 8-3-1 record while competing in the US, Europe and Mexico since turning pro in 2021. Panatta was selected as a primary sparring partner for undisputed champion Katie Taylor during Taylor’s high-profile camps for the Amanda Serrano mega-fights, including their historic Madison Square Garden bout. Serving as Taylor’s first choice across multiple camps reflects Panatta’s technical quality, toughness, and ability to mirror elite styles with accuracy with championship-level preparation. Panatta speaks English and Spanish in addition to her native Italian. Panatta previously won the WBC Latin featherweight title, challenged for the WBA Gold featherweight title, and competed in Team Combat League as part of the Boston Butchers roster. She most recently challenged Caroline Dubois for the WBC lightweight title on MVP’s Jake vs. Joshua in December 2025.

“I feel very fortunate to have another opportunity with MVP and I’m also grateful to them,” said Camila Panatta. “There are no easy fights, but after the December fight vs Dubois, my vision is clearer than ever. I know I’m going to face a very good opponent, but I’m confident of my own level and what I’ve grown after that fight. It will be a war!”

MVP’s Jocelyn Camarillo is a 3x amateur national champion, former #1-ranked US amateur in the light flyweight division, and a proud training partner for Team USA Youth & Elite. She proudly represents Indio, California as one of the brightest young talents coming out of the Coachella Valley boxing community. Jocelyn grew up watching boxing and developed a natural passion that eventually led her to train at the historic Coachella Valley Boxing Club, where she built a strong amateur foundation and sharpened her skills among some of the region’s best athletes. Known for her speed, accuracy, and high-IQ pressure style, Jocelyn has quickly developed a reputation as a disciplined athlete with true star potential. Both inside and outside the ring, she brings charisma, professionalism, and a growing fanbase that continues to follow her journey. As she enters the next chapter of her career with MVP, standing 5-0 on her pro career, Jocelyn is focused, hungry, and ready to take on bigger challenges. 

“I know what she brings, I just bring more,” said Jocelyn Camarillo. “On Saturday, May 30th, I’m not just showing up, I’m showing out. Don’t blink!”

Yazmin Martínez Jiménez is a professional boxer based in Mexico City. Boxing began as an obligation when she was 14, but over time, Martinez fell in love with the sport and decided to dedicate her life to it. That commitment translated into a strong amateur run of 30 fights with only 2 losses, setting the foundation for her professional career. She is managed by Ignacio Berinstain Rocha and trained by Erick Pérez Miranda. In the ring, Yazmin describes her style as aggressive and pressure-based — always fighting forward. 

Iyana “Roxy” Verduzco is an undefeated pro boxer from Los Angeles, California. A skilled boxer-puncher and southpaw, Verduzco is recognized for her high boxing IQ, sharp timing, and quickness, training at Wild Card Boxing Club under coaches Gloria Alvarado and Marvin Somodio. Verduzco began boxing at just four years old and had her first fight at eight, building an exceptional amateur career that included 108 fights. She became a 21x national champion and amateur world champion, qualifying for the 2019 Olympic Trials. Coming from four generations of fighters, Verduzco draws inspiration from her uncle, undefeated kickboxer Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, and her mother, who introduced her to boxing and is her greatest motivation. Outside the ring, Verduzco, a dual citizen of Mexico and the United States, enjoys traveling and reading, owns a coffee truck, and is currently learning piano.

“Fighting under MVP and representing Los Angeles means a lot to me,” said Roxy Verduzco. “To do it alongside some of the top female superstars in the sport makes this moment even bigger. I’m ready to perform.”

Elise Soto is a 20-year-old Poughkeepsie, New York–born fighter defined by discipline, humility, and purpose, with deep Puerto Rican roots passed down through generations on her father’s side and a multicultural heritage shaped by her Mexican and French lineage through her mother. Introduced to boxing by her mother, Soto immediately found her calling despite excelling in other elite sports, committing fully to the art of boxing and the advancement of women in athletics. She began boxing at 16 and quickly rose through the U.S. amateur ranks, competing in five national tournaments, earning four silver medals, and advancing to the Olympic Trials with her mother in her corner. Guided by Amanda Serrano and Jordan Maldonado, she turned professional shortly thereafter and now trains under renowned coach Shaun George alongside Serrano and Maldonado, accelerating her growth in the ring. Outside of boxing, Soto works within her family business, Fitness Superstore USA, and is building her own fitness brand. She is deeply committed to philanthropy, focused on serving youth, individuals with disabilities, including work with the Special Olympics, and underserved communities, and is driven by faith, family, and a belief that boxing is her platform to create lasting impact. She is currently the WBO #1 and IBF #7 contender at 130lbs. 

“I’m so blessed and super excited to get back in the ring. I have the absolute best management team who encouraged me to open my own gym and I did. It feels phenomenal to train and prepare in my own gym,” said Elise Soto. “This upcoming fight doesn’t happen without MVP. Being signed with the best company in boxing completes the most amazing team a fighter could have. I’m honored to fight on an amazing card alongside great fighters and on the best network ever on ESPN. Can’t wait to give everyone an exciting fight to watch and showcase for women’s boxing.”

MVP’s undefeated Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro is a 25-year-old rising contender raised in Ridgewood, New York, competed at both the 2020 and 2024 USA Boxing Olympic trials. The gifted Puerto Rican athlete is also a high fashion model, having worked for Versace, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, and Polo Ralph Lauren, among others. Chaparro landed a sensational first-round KO win in his pro debut on Most Valuable Prospects 6 in April 2024, before scoring a stunning second-round knockout win on the preliminary card of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry in July 2024. He also earned a first-round TKO victory on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 9 in Puerto Rico in October 2024, and knocked out Daijohn Gonzalez on Most Valuable Prospects 13 in June 2025. Chaparro most recently knocked out then-undefeated prospect David Gutierrez on Most Valuable Prospects 16 in October 2025.

“I’m super excited to be back in the ring,” said Alex Chaparro. “El Paso, Texas, I’m coming with skill, power, and one goal—dominate.”

Edward Ulloa Díaz is a professional boxer based in the Bronx, New York. He started boxing at 12, drawn to the sport by its independence: in the ring, everything depends on him. That self-reliance shaped a long amateur career of 52 wins and 12 losses, and it continues to define how he approaches the professional ranks. In the ring, Ulloa describes his style as well-rounded, a highly-adaptable fighter.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity and I’m happy MVP will let me showcase myself against Chaparro,” said Edward Ulloa. “He is a very good boxer, smart and strong, but I have a lot of experience and nothing he can do will deter me from winning that night.”

MVP’s 2x US national amateur champion and rising bantamweight star Alexander “The Alley Cat” Gueche also joins the card. Fighting out of Long Beach, California, by way of Harbor City, California, Gueche most recently extended his undefeated streak with a UD win over Mario Alberto Diaz Maldonado in March 2026. With his ability to combine pinpoint precision and knockout power, Gueche has solidified his place as one of boxing’s most exciting young talents.

“This is exactly the stage I’ve been working so hard for in camp,” said Alex Gueche. “ESPN, a card stacked with champions, the whole sport watching.  I’m grateful to MVP for the platform, and on Saturday, May 30th I’m coming to El Paso to make sure nobody forgets my name when the lights go up on the headliners.”

San Antonio, Texas prospect Joshua Montoya gave himself the nickname “Spotlight” as a kid, a natural fit for someone who’s always thrived as an entertainer. Friends shortened it to “Spotty”, and the name has stuck ever since. Joshua started in MMA before transitioning to boxing at 15, logging roughly 30 amateur bouts on his way to the professional ranks. In the ring, Joshua has a fast, agile, and quick style built on movement and precision. Outside the ring, he dances, sings, streams, and creates content. 

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to show why I’m called ‘Spotlight’ on MVP,” said Joshua Montoya. “I’m not only a fighter, I’m an entertainer. I’m putting belt to ass on Saturday, May 30th.”

Nazarena Romero is a former WBA world champion recognized for her aggressive, high-pressure, and grueling fighting style. Romero won the vacant WBA world title in August 2024, defeating Paulette Valenzuela Cuesta by 9th round TKO to claim the belt. Romero lost her world title to Mayelli Flores via split decision in May 2025 in a closely contested bout. She also holds a notable draw against former world champion Erika Cruz, further underscoring her ability to compete at the elite level.

Albina Moldazhanova is a Russian boxer from a small settlement in Siberia called Demyanka. As an adult, she moved to the city of Tyumen, and was selected for the national boxing team. As a member of the national team, she won the Russian Youth championship, won the Russian championship, won the European Youth Championship and later became a silver medalist at the European Championships. In 2025, she earned a medal at the World Championships before turning pro. The 24-year-old now has three pro fights under her belt, with a perfect 3-0, 3 KO record. She finished two of three pro fights to date by knockout, with her opponent retiring on her stool to end the other.

“I have had 3 fights, all of which I finished early,” said Albina Moldazhanova. “I aim to continue my winning streak, demonstrate my strong Siberian character, and prove to myself and to the world that the impossible is possible.”

Claudia Herrera comes to the ring from Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The 34-year-old most recently went the distance against Sarah French in March 2026.

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About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

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EL PASO, TEXAS – April 7, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and ESPN today announced that boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (48-4-1, 31 KOs) will make her return to the ring to face Germany’s top-ranked contender Cheyenne “Pepper” Hanson (17-2, 13 KOs) in the Double Main event of MVPW-03 alongside the headlining Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm rematch for the WBA lightweight world title, taking place on Saturday, May 30 at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, live on ESPN and the ESPN App. Serrano vs. Hanson will be a 10-round championship bout for the unified WBA and WBO world titles contested at 126lbs in the featherweight division. Also joining the main card will be MVP and Australia’s unified middleweight world champion Desley Robinson (11-3, 4 KOs) in a 10-round title defense at 160lbs against Canadian challenger Mary Spencer (10-3, 6 KOs). Mexico’s WBC junior flyweight world champion Lourdes “La Pequeña Lulu” Juarez (39-4, 5 KOs) will also make a 10-round defense of her WBC title against MVP’s three-division champion Yokasta Valle (34-3, 10 KOs) as Valle steps up to fight for her seventh world title. MVPW on ESPN will always feature a main card composed entirely of female fighters, with an undercard including a mix of female and male bouts. MVPW-03 is part of MVPW, a new year-round global platform for women’s boxing from MVP, showcasing the sport’s most elite female fighters with championship bouts on every card. MVPW-03 will begin at 9pm ET / 7pm MT on ESPN.

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 8 at 12pm MT / 2pm ET at Ticketmaster.com. All media wishing to be credentialed for MVPW-03 should apply for credentials HERE.

Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history, recognized by the Guinness World Records for the most boxing world championships won by a female in different weight classes. Serrano, currently the unified featherweight champion holding the WBO, WBA and Ring Magazine titles, is Most Valuable Promotions’ first signee, who also signed the first ever lifetime combat sports contract with MVP and will become Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives to lead the company’s efforts in identifying, signing, developing and marketing the promotion’s growing roster of female athletes post her in-ring retirement. Serrano faced off against Katie Taylor for the first time at Madison Square Garden in April 2022, making history as the first women’s fight to headline Madison Square Garden, earning global acclaim and winning Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022. Taylor vs. Serrano was also nominated for Sports Business Journal’s Event of the Year, a testament to the global reach and power of the event. Following the historic bout, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud and Erika Cruz en-route to becoming the undisputed featherweight champion. She successfully defended her undisputed title in August 2023 against Heather Hardy before making history again, defeating Danila Ramos in October 2023 in the first-ever women’s unified world championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds—equal to a men’s championship fight. She threw a career-high 1,103 punches in the bout, solidifying her status as a trailblazer for gender equality in boxing. In recognition of her achievements inside and outside the ring, Serrano was named the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Female Fighter of the Year for 2023, as well as Sports Illustrated’s and Boxing Scene’s 2023 Women’s Fighter of the Year. She continued her dominance in July 2024, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Stevie Morgan in a super lightweight bout.

Serrano went on to face Katie Taylor in the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch in modern history in the co-main event of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card on Netflix in November 2024. The undisputed super lightweight title fight averaged 74 million live viewers globally and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. The bout ended in a razor-thin decision victory for Taylor, sparking global debate and skyrocketing Serrano’s social following to over 1.2 million. #Serrano also trended at #2 on X in the US, Brazil, Spain, and Canada post-fight, further cementing her status as a global icon. Serrano then faced Taylor a third and final time atop an all-women’s event at Madison Square Garden, commanding the world’s attention once again on Netflix, continuing to break barriers for women in combat sports with a historic trilogy. Serrano made her long-awaited homecoming to Puerto Rico in a unified featherweight title defense of her WBO and WBA featherweight titles in January 2026, defeating challenger Reina Tellez.

“When MVP told me that Han and Holm were going to rematch in Stephanie’s home town of El Paso, I said I want to get on the card to support these two queens,” said Amanda Serrano. “Women’s boxing is growing on a global level, and fights like this, now on ESPN and contested in three-minute rounds, are proof of how far we’ve come. I respect every opponent who steps in the ring, and I know Hanson is coming to win and she has KO power. I’m also continuing to hunt the all-time knockout record, so that’s always on my mind, but everything starts with discipline, execution, and performing at the highest level on fight night. Stephanie Han is all class, and it is my pleasure to come to her city and make the walk before her on Saturday, May 30th. See you soon El Paso.”

Cheyenne “Pepper” Hanson is a hard-hitting 28-year-old German professional boxer from Augsburg, Bayern. The orthodox fighter, nicknamed “Pepper,” has established herself as one of Germany’s top female talents with an impressive 76% knockout ratio. Hanson is a former WBF world champion and currently the #4 WBO and #6 WBA contender in the featherweight division. Known for her aggressive style and knockout power, Hanson has collected her latest two wins by TKO in December 2025 and March 2026. Hanson signed with MVP in April 2026, and will now face Amanda Serrano in her promotional debut.

“I’m really excited and grateful for this fight,” said Cheyenne Hanson. “It means a lot to be representing Germany on this stage. Training camp is going to be hard but I’m focused. I respect my opponent, but I’m coming to make a statement.”

“MVPW-03 is absolutely stacked as we deliver a quadruple world championship card, highlighted by the highly anticipated ESPN debut of Amanda Serrano,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of MVP. “Amanda continues to set the global standard for women’s boxing, and matching her in a title defense against a dangerous knockout artist like Cheyenne Hanson creates a blockbuster double main event alongside Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm. This is a powerful statement about where women’s boxing stands today. Add in the return of Desley Robinson and the expected war in the Mexico vs. Costa Rica matchup between Lourdes Juarez and Yokasta Valle, and this night is going to be fireworks in El Paso.”

Unified middleweight world champion Desley “Destroyer” Robinson has emerged as one of Australia’s top boxing talents. Originally stepping into the ring to improve her fitness, Robinson quickly proved she belonged at the elite level. Following over 50 amateur fights that saw her capture multiple Queensland and Australian titles, Robinson turned pro and earned her first title shot in just her seventh pro fight, resulting in a narrow majority decision loss against Lani Daniels in December 2023. Just one year later, Robinson rebounded in heroic fashion, fighting through a fractured foot to capture the vacant IBF female middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Kaye Scott in December 2024. She returned to the ring in April 2025 to unify the division, successfully defending her IBF belt and winning the vacant WBO title with a dominant performance against Chloe Chaos. Robinson, who fights out of Logan City, Queensland by way of Maranbah, Queensland, Australia, most recently defeated challenger Logan Holler by second round TKO in her promotional debut on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header in October. She is also a single mother of three children. 

“I am so excited to be part of MVPW-03, after watching MVPW-01 on the weekend,” said Desley Robinson. “I cannot wait to get back in there. I need a big win on a big stage against a big opponent and that is what I’m going to do. I can’t wait to get back over to Texas again. It is a privilege to be on the undercard to two great champions in Stephanie Han and Holly Holm.”

Windsor, Ontario native and a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Mary Spencer is known for her physically imposing style, strong inside game and pressure fighting, all while serving as a leader and pioneer for Indigenous and Canadian women in boxing. As an amateur, she was widely regarded as the face of women’s amateur boxing in Canada. Her legendary career saw her become a 3x world champion, Pan American Games gold medalist, a multiple-time Canadian National Champion, and a 2012 Canadian Olympian. In September 2024, Spencer defeated Naomi Mannes by unanimous decision to win the interim WBA super welterweight title. She was then elevated to a full champion after the title was  vacated, and she made her first defense against Ogleidis Suárez in April 2025, winning by unanimous decision. Spencer most recently faced Mikaela Mayer in a title unification bout, putting her WBA title on the line alongside the then-vacant WBO and WBC super welterweight titles in October 2025 – a battle that went the distance and saw Mayer earn the decision win. Spencer remains focused on capturing and defending world titles while continuing to represent Canada and her Indigenous heritage on the global stage.

“I didn’t come this far to admire champions. Respect yes. Admire no! I came to take everything they have,” said Mary Spencer. “Belts don’t intimidate me. They motivate me. But on fight night, it’s not about rankings, records, or titles. It’s about who’s willing to go to a darker place. And I promise you… I live there.”

Lourdes “La Pequeña Lulu” Juarez is a two-division world champion from Mexico City. The younger sister of Mexican legend Mariana “La Barby” Juarez, she is part of one of only a few sister pairs in history to become boxing world champions, alongside the Serrano and Bermúdez sisters, and her sister Patty is also a world champion in bare-knuckle boxing. Turning pro in 2013, Juarez went undefeated for eight years, capturing the WBC super flyweight world title in December 2020 and making three successful defenses before regaining championship status in November 2024 by moving down to 108lbs to win the then-vacant WBC light flyweight crown. Ranked #2 in the world at 108 pounds by ESPN, she has faced six former world champions, balanced motherhood to her two sons, Dominik and Derek, and also trains and mentors new talent at her gym in Mexico City. She has also showcased her versatility with an exhibition win in Miami over Dutch MMA fighter Isis Verbeek. Juarez successfully defended her title in March 2025 by 9th round TKO before her latest successful defense against Yesica Nery Plata in October 2025.

“This will be a great war,” said Lourdes Juarez. “I won’t give away my belt, no way. I’m preparing for the fight of my life. I won’t go down. I don’t believe in good luck. I will go out there blasting.”

Yokasta Valle is a three-division world champion boxer born in Nicaragua and raised in Costa Rica. Growing up with limited resources and countless challenges in San Jose, Yokasta learned early on that nothing is given, and everything is earned. In a sport historically dominated by men, she carved her own path and fought to open doors for women in boxing. She won her first world title in 2016 and has gone on to conquer six world titles across three weight divisions, establishing herself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. She currently has held the WBC minimumweight title at 105lbs since November 2024. Valle has also championed equal pay in women’s boxing, fighting for and achieving the same purse conditions as male boxers. Outside the ring, the 32-year-old is an entrepreneur, boxing promoter, and social role model. In 2023, she was recognized by the United Nations as their Costa Rica Champion for the example she set in the fight for women’s and migrants’ rights. Valle is currently BoxRec and Ring Magazine’s and ESPN’s #9-ranked pound-for-pound boxer in the world. 

“I’ve always wanted the biggest challenges and to fight the best. Moving up in weight to challenge a champion for her title is exactly the kind of opportunity that motivates me. This is a big challenge, just like every important fight I’ve had in my career, but I always prepare myself 200% to give everything I have in the ring,” said Yokasta Valle. “I know it’s going to be a war, because fighting a Mexican always means heart, toughness, and a great battle. I’ve already faced 12 or 13 Mexican fighters in my career, so I know exactly what kind of challenge they bring. I’ve been preparing in Mexico with my team, led by Panda, Jay Najar, and that gives me a lot of confidence going into this fight. I believe Lulu Juárez is the best Mexican fighter right now, so this is a huge test for me. Champion versus champion. That’s what women fighters always want, to face the best, and that is what makes women’s boxing even bigger. The opportunity to win my seventh world title motivates me in a special way, because I want to prove that I am the best.”

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About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

About ESPN

ESPN offers its full suite of networks and services directly to fans on the ESPN App, providing more choice, flexibility and access to all of ESPN, including more than 47,000 live events per year, on-demand replays, industry-leading studio shows and original programming, and more. The ESPN App gives fans a unique viewing experience that includes multiview and synchronized two-screen viewing options, swipe-able vertical video and a personalized SportsCenter For You, as well as integrated game stats, ESPN Fantasy sports, betting odds and information from DraftKings, sports merchandise, and more. These features are available to all fans who watch on the ESPN App on mobile and connected TV devices, whether they subscribe directly or through a pay TV package. Bundling options available for fans include a limited time offer for the ESPN DTC Unlimited plan with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99/month for the first 12 months. For more visit stream.espn.com.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – January 2, 2026 – Today at the Coca-Cola Music Hall at DISTRITO T-Mobile, boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) and Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated Reina Tellez (13-0-1, 5 KOs) stepped on the scales ahead of their highly anticipated showdown this Saturday, January 3 at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

Fighters on the main and preliminary cards participated in the weigh-in, including the most dominant two-sport athlete in combat sports history, former boxing and UFC champion, MVP’s Holly Holm (34-2-3, 9 KOs) and MVP’s reigning WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KOs). Additional fighters included MVP’s Krystal Rosado (7-1, 2 KOs), Tania Walters (7-3, 2 KOs), MVP’s Ebanie Bridges (9-2, 4 KOs), Alexis Araiza (3-2-1, 1 KO), MVP’s Yankiel Rivera (7-0-1, 3 KOs), Jonathan Gonzalez (28-4-1, 14 KOs), MVP’s Jan Paul Rivera (13-0, 7 KOs), Alfredo Cruz (10-3-1, 5 KOs), Henry Lebron (20-0, 10 KOs), Juan Tapia (14-4, 5 KOs), Chris Echevarria (9-1, 4 KOs), Gabriel Bernardi (7-3, 3 KOs), Alexis Chaparro (6-0, 6 KOs), Augusto Leal (3-0, 1 KO), MVP’s Elise Soto (9-0, 8 KOs), Liliana Martinez (25-23, 16 KOs), Abner Figueroa (7-0, 1 KO), Edwin Rodriguez (12-9, 5 KOs), Yandiel Lozano (2-0), Johniel Ramos Cotto (3-2, 1 KO), Caleb Tirado, and Justin Hill. 

For additional details on the final weights, please refer to the below bout sheet.

MAIN CARD

WBA/WBO World Featherweight Titles Bout (126 lbs)

Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez

Carolina, PR | San Antonio, TX via Vero Beach, FL

47-4-1 (31 KOs) | 13-0-1 (5 KOs)

125.6 | 126.6 

WBA World Lightweight Title Bout (135 lbs)

Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm

El Paso, TX | Albuquerque, NM

11-0 (3 KOs) | 34-2-3 (9 KOs)

134.8 | 134.8

Bantamweight Bout (118 lbs)

Krystal Rosado vs. Tania Walters

Carolina, PR | Toronto, Canada

7-1 (2 KOs) | 7-3 (2 KOs)

117.4 | 117.0

Bantamweight Bout (118 lbs)

Ebanie Bridges vs. Alexis Araiza

Leeds, UK via New South Wales, Australia | Ft. Worth, TX

9-2 (4 KOs) | 3-2-1 (1 KO)

117.8 | 116.6

PRELIMINARY CARD

WBA Interim Flyweight World Title Bout (112 lbs)

Yankiel Rivera vs. Jonathan Gonzalez

Toa Alto, PR | Caguas, PR

7-0-1 (3 KOs) | 28-4-1 (14 KOs)

111.4 | 112.0

Featherweight Bout (126 lbs)

Jan Paul Rivera vs. Alfredo Cruz 

Salinas, PR | San Juan, PR

13-0 (7 KOs) | 10-3-1 (5 KOs)

126.0 | 126.6

Super Featherweight Bout (130 lbs)

Henry Lebron vs. Juan Tapia

Aguadilla, PR | Brownsville, TX

20-0 (10 KOs) | 14-4 (5 KOs)

129.0 | 129.8

Super Bantamweight Bout (122 lbs)

Chris Echevarria vs. Gabriel Bernardi

Aguada, PR | Cidra, PR

9-1 (4 KOs) | 7-3 (5 KOs)

122.0 | 122.6

Middleweight Bout (160 lbs)

Alexis Chaparro vs. Augusto Leal 

Ridgewood, NY | Lawrenceville, GA 

6-0 (6 KOs) | 3-0 (1 KO)

159.0 | 158.8

Super Featherweight (130 lbs)

Elise Soto vs. Liliana Martinez 

Carolina, PR | Santo Domingo, DR

9-0 (8 KOs) 1 NC | 25-23 (16 KOs)

127.2 | 128.8

Bantamweight Bout (118 lbs)

Abner Figueroa vs. Edwin Rodriguez

Naranjito, PR | Juana Diaz, PR

7-0 (1 KO) | 12-9-3 (5 KOs)

117.6 | 117.4

Super Featherweight Bout (130 lbs)

Yandiel Lozano vs. Johniel Ramos Cotto 

Caguas, PR | Sabana Grande, PR

2-0 | 3-2 (1 KO)

130.0 | 130.6

Bantamweight Bout (118 lbs)

Caleb Tirado vs. Justin Hill

Arecibo, PR | Des Moines, IA

Pro Debut | Pro Debut 

118.0 | 116.6

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About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize returns for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – December 30, 2025 – Today at Plaza del Quinto Centenario (Plaza del Tótem) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) and Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated Reina Tellez (13-0-1, 5 KOs) came face to face at the final press conference ahead of their highly anticipated showdown on Saturday, January 3 from Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, live globally on DAZN, marking the last war of words before fight night. Tickets for Serrano vs. Tellez are on sale now at prticket.com. 

Fighters across the main card and undercard, including the most dominant two-sport athlete in combat sports history, former boxing and UFC champion, MVP’s Holly Holm (34-2-3, 9 KOs), MVP’s reigning WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KOs), and a stacked slate of talent set to compete during fight week. Also in attendance were MVP’s Krystal Rosado (7-1, 2 KOs), MVP’s Ebanie Bridges (9-2, 4 KOs), MVP’s Yankiel Rivera (7-0-1, 3 KOs) and Jonathan Gonzalez (28-4-1, 14 KOs), who will now face off in a 12-round bout for the WBA Interim flyweight world title at 112 lbs. Additional fighters in attendance included, MVP’s Jan Paul Rivera (13-0, 7 KOs), Alfredo Cruz (10-3-1, 5 KOs), Henry Lebron (20-0, 10 KOs), Chris Echevarria (9-1, 4 KOs), Gabriel Bernardi (7-3, 3 KOs), MVP’s newest signee which was announced at the press conference, Elise Soto (9-0, 8 KOs), Abner Figueroa (7-0, 1 KO), and Edwin Rodriguez (12-9, 5 KOs). Serrano vs. Tellez features sixteen Boricua fighters, making the event one of the most Puerto Rico–powered cards in MVP history and a true celebration of the island’s boxing legacy.

Hosted by Pepe Calderón, the fighters had plenty to say at the press conference about their upcoming matchups. See quotes below and view the full press conference on MVP’s YouTube and DAZN’s YouTube.

AMANDA SERRANO QUOTES

On the recent Anthony Joshua accident

“I also want to say my condolences and respect for what happened with AJ. His best friends passed away. So I want them to rest in peace and AJ to have a full speedy recovery. My heart goes out to them and the family. I’m just praying for them.”

On fighting in Puerto Rico and how she feels ahead of Saturday 

“I’m super excited to be here. The last time I fought in Puerto Rico was right here [at Plaza del Tótem]. The ring was right here in the middle, and I got a stoppage. It was an amazing night, and I’m excited to be here again with this amazing card, amazing fighters, and amazing women. You guys are in for a treat Saturday night.” 

On what emotions she expects when she steps out of the ring 

“It’s a different emotion when I fight here in Puerto Rico because the love is real and genuine…and we bring it differently. Latinos bring it differently. Boricuas bring it differently. So, it’s going to be nice, and everyone on the card is going to feel the energy in that arena. Everyone is just going to bring out the best in one another, and come Saturday night, it’s just going to be a great night. I can’t say it enough.”

On the importance of competing in three-minute rounds 

“Because we want change for the future. I’ve been in the game for 17 years, and I want these women to get the equality, get the bigger pay days, get recognition, and get platforms. With MVP, we’re definitely doing that. We’re doing that, but we need a lot more visuals. A lot more people are backing us up as well. These women, as amateurs, they’re fighting three minutes, so why not do it as a pro? They have to change their whole gameplan. They have to change their whole game and style to become professionals, but I just think it’s better for us women to be able to display our skills and our knockout power. On Saturday night, you’ll see most of these women here are fighting three-minute rounds thanks to MVP. They’re giving us the opportunity, and I’m hoping that we can all get together and one day make a change so women’s boxing can be equal to the men’s.”  

On her and Reina respect each other while being competitors 

“This is the business. We can be nice to each other outside. Obviously, you’ve seen all of my fights. I’ve never been disrespectful to any of my opponents. But when we go in there, we put in that work, and we make sure the fans get what they paid for, and we’re going to go out there. And whoever comes out victorious, we’re still going to be friends afterwards. I’m still going to be a fan of Reina’s and her sister. And I’m still going to watch her grow into the sport and the amazing champion she will be one day.”  

On this potentially being her last year fighting and what moments stand out to her 

“When I started it was a struggle. Me, my sister, and Jordan Maldonado struggled. We struggled for years in this sport. After being a professional for 13 years, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul came into my life and changed it. They changed my family’s life and my bank account. So it’s been an incredible journey. Now that we have MVP, we’re helping other women in this sport, and that is something that we truly want to do and continue to open the doors for women in this sport.  I said I might [retire]. It’s been a long journey, and I just love seeing these women here grow, get the opportunities, and get better paydays. And just one fight at a time. But I do have goals, so I need the record for the knockout. Indeed, 50 wins. So there’s certain goals. I have to keep on going.” 

On her thoughts on Jake Paul’s fight with Anthony Joshua 

“All I have to say is Jake Paul has some cajones to go out there and even take that fight. I always thought that there’s something special in Jake, and for him to even take that fight on pretty much short notice is pretty insane. But he did it, he went out there, he fought the way he was supposed to fight, but this is boxing…a punch is a punch, and it was a hard punch. You saw what happened, but the craziest thing is he wants to come back to this sport. He doesn’t need to, but hey, I love Jake Paul. I love him and his family, what he’s done for us, for women’s boxing, and what he’s doing for boxing in general.” 

On what Jake Paul is doing for boxing and boxing in Puerto Rico 

“There’s 22 gyms for boxing bullies that he opened up. The second one that we were at for the media workout was under my name, and I truly love what he’s doing for all the young kids in Puerto Rico because now they have an outlet. Now, they have a place they can go without staying in the streets or doing anything bad, and they have gyms they can go to and do something productive. Maybe one day we will have multiple world champions coming from the island, but it’s not just Puerto Rico…it’s all over the world.” 

On what she wants her legacy to be in Puerto Rico 

“I want to be remembered as a game changer, as someone who is helping the sport of women’s boxing and just sports in general, as well, because we’re women. And all of a sudden… I was just telling Stephanie Han, and hearing Ebanie, she just had a baby. Women, we go through so much more than what men do, and they’re moms first. First, they’re women, then moms, and then Stephanie Han is a police officer because you have to have a job in the beginning. Women had to have a job. We had to get a 9-5 because we weren’t getting paid the way we are getting paid now. It’s still not the best, but now everyone is getting paid the best. I’ve been blessed, but we have our lives as well. I want to see women’s boxing just grow. I want to see women be able to concentrate just on boxing, just on the sport and their craft, and get what they deserve and get the pay that they deserve.”

On what is needed from other promoters to achieve a better sense of gender equality in boxing 

“Just keep watching MVP. Just keep watching how they do it, and then they’ll learn. Just take a page out of their book and just continue to help, push, and empower women. Some people just don’t want to empower women. I’m one of the women I love. I’m an empowered woman that loves to empower other women. That’s what MVP’s been about since the very beginning. I’m super happy and blessed that I showed Nakisa [ Bidarian] and Jake Paul that women can fight. I made them believers in women, and look at us today. We have a roster of how many women? It keeps growing and growing, so I’m super excited for that, and we continue to show that women can fight. Women want equality, and we want to do what the men do. I’m just excited, and come Saturday night, you’re going to have a great show of amazing women. We have a great card, and I’m excited for Puerto Rico.”

On how she ignores her admiration for Reina to try to hurt her on Saturday 

“At the end of the day, it’s a fight. She bleeds how I bleed, everybody does, so I feel like I give her the utmost respect, but at the same time, it’s a fight, and I’m not going to let that get in the way because at the end of the day, it is a fight and there’s a lot on the line.” 

REINA TELLEZ QUOTES

On what motivates her and what she expects this Saturday 

“First of all, Puerto Rico is beautiful. I’ve never been here. When I got the call, I was shocked. Someone [Amanda Serrano] I’ve watched my whole life. I think she fought for her first world title when I first started boxing. It tells the tale. I’m extremely grateful to be on this platform, but let alone fight somebody I watched growing up and just in my career. It’s just crazy to say sometimes I just think about it, and I can’t fully process it because it’s real. I didn’t think I would be in this position, let alone this year. When they gave me the call, I took the opportunity and just jumped on it, and we’re doing what we can do.”

On how long it took to think through and accept this fight, and why it’s the right time

“It took me about a day. I knew that opportunities like this come once in a lifetime, and you never know when it’s going to come back around. I really have nothing to lose and everything to gain. It’s a high-risk, high-reward situation, and like I said, I’m grateful for it.” 

On how much it means to have this opportunity so young in her career

“It means a lot. I’ve been boxing since I was eight years old, and it means a lot to me and my family because we went through a lot. We’ve been through a lot of sacrifices just to get here. Now the day’s finally here, so we’re excited, and we’re grateful as a whole.” 

On what she would like to do this Saturday, and how she would like to end the fight 

“I would just like to put the work in, that’s it. It’s my first time for 10 rounds and first time for three minutes so it’s going to be something new that I experience in my life.” 

On the decision to say “yes” to this fight 

“I would say it was a big opportunity – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s just something I had to say yes to because I know that if I didn’t, I would have probably regretted it.” 

On if she means to run or if she will stand in front of Amanda 

“I’m going to do what the gameplan is. There’s going to be some instances where we’re going to have to fight it out, and there’s going to be times where we’re boxing.”

STEPHANIE HAN QUOTES

On how she feels about this fight 

“Fighting Holly Holm is like a dream come true. I watched her knock out Ronda Rousey, and I’ve always been a fan of hers. To have the opportunity to share the ring with her, someone I’ve always looked up to, and share my story as a police officer, as a mother of two, and a mother to a special needs daughter, I’m representing all the parents out there. I’m representing the people that have dreams. I quit boxing and came back. I’m living my dream and making that dream a reality.” 

On what a win would mean for her 

“Obviously, all of us are athletes, and all of us train to win, so for me to win against Holly Holm means everything I sacrificed is worth it. I came back to boxing…it’s a dream to be part of this team. It’s a dream to beat Holly Holm.”

On what fighting three-minute rounds with men’s rule means to women on the card 

“We’re showing that women are just as capable as men, and we can definitely put on a show. Why not show that we’re just as strong?” 

HOLLY HOLM QUOTES

On signing with MVP and wanting to become a champion again 

“I’m a fighter, and I love to fight. I’ve just followed my passion where it’s taken me – boxing for years and then MMA for a couple of years. Seeing the opportunities MVP has brought for women in boxing, being able to come back and having bigger opportunities, it was something that really intrigued me. Having seen these girls have that platform, I thought, ‘I want to come back,’ and be a champion and come back to a sport that was always great when I did it before. Being able to fight in another weight division – I’ve never fought in this weight division in boxing before – but I did for many years in MMA, so it made sense to come back to fight for a belt. That’s my drive, and that’s my passion.”

What does fighting with men’s equal rounds mean 

“When I trained in boxing, we always trained with three-minute rounds, then I went to MMA and it was five-minute rounds. I always trained in two or five-minute rounds. Coming into this fight and being able to experience three-minute rounds in an actual boxing fight – I’m excited for it.”

On what another championship would mean for her career

“I’m always looking to do something I haven’t done before, or that hasn’t been done at all. I want to be a two-sport athlete, but not just that, be a champion at the highest level in those sports [boxing and MMA]. To be able to come back and get another title in another weight class is something that drives me, and that’s my goal. I want something that I know a very small percentage of people in this world can do.”

On looking for new weight classes after this fight 

“This is the lowest I’ll go, and I’ve already fought at three heavier weight classes than this, so I think I’ll stay at this one for the remainder of my boxing career.” 

KRYSTAL ROSADO QUOTES

On how she sees her boxing journey and being one of the prospects in Puerto Rico 

“I’m really happy with all MVP Promotions’ teams, Jake [Paul], Jordan, Nakisa [Bidarian]. I’m really happy with Amanda [Serrano], thankful for Amanda – a champion that I admire, and to be called her protege is an honor because Amanda is a person and a fighter I admire a lot, and I will give everything this Saturday in this fight.” 

On what sharing the spotlight with Amanda Serrano means and how it will affect her career 

“I know I am training hard, and I will achieve everything I want in my career. Obviously, the spotlight will make for a good change in my career.”

EBANIE BRIDGES QUOTES

On how she feels being in Puerto Rico in her MVP debut 

“I’m very excited. I must say, I’ve only been here for two days, and I’m already in love with Puerto Rico – thank you, Puerto Ricans. They are amazing. This island is fabulous and beautiful. I’m actually sad that I’ve never been here before. Thank you Puerto Rico, for welcoming me and welcoming all of us. I’m just so excited to get back in there. It’s been a while, but what better promotional company [MVP] to make my comeback with.” 

On identifying the right moment to return to boxing 

“MVP has been making massive waves in women’s boxing…really believing in us and supporting us for the right reasons, so it was just the right fit. I just feel the way I promote myself, and how I’m very driven, I think MVP really suited me. I had a baby just 10 months ago, so that’s why this is the right time. My son is here, and he’s my motivation and my drive. When I got pregnant, everyone thought that was it. They thought I was retired, but I said, ‘Why? Just because I had a baby? Does that mean I quit on life or my goals?’ I have even more drive now with my son because I want to fight for him and I want to make him proud. I want to be in the ring with him and the belt. All of these things are motivation for me. Before, I wanted to be a world champion, but I’ve already been a world champion. So now I need a little bit more drive and my son… and also inspiring other women who are thinking of having children or have had children and want to do things, don’t let babies stop you. I’m very blessed and grateful to everyone who helps me at home because it really does take a village to raise a child, especially when you’re in a fight camp. So thank you to everyone that helped me so I can get to the gym and train. It’s been a very different camp…a lot of adaptations, but we’re here, and I’m so excited for Saturday night. I can’t wait to get in there and press some skulls.” 

YANKIEL RIVERA QUOTES

On how he’s feeling ahead of the fight 

“I’m happy to be sharing the fight with Bomba in Puerto Rico and also happy to be contending in 12 rounds. I’m ready for this fight, and I really appreciate MVP’s team. They can always count on me.”

JONATHAN GONZALEZ QUOTES

On what this matchup means for him and what is shows for Puerto Rican boxing  

“I’m just happy to be here, another big stage with Amanda [Serrano]. I’m ready. I want to be a two-time world champion. This is my goal, it’s always been my goal, and I think Yankiel [Rivera] will have a problem on Saturday night.”

JAN PAUL RIVERA QUOTES 

On how important it is to represent Puerto Rico 

“I am happy because of my company. I am happy to be representing Puerto Rico and Salinas, my hometown. I am happy to fight this Saturday, January 3, and looking to give my best in this fight.” 

ALFREDO CRUZ QUOTES

On how he approaches the challenge of facing an undefeated rising contender 

“This training camp was great. I’m grateful to my training team and I’m ready for this fight. People should count on me at 126 pounds on a global level.” 

On what kind of fight fans should expect this saturday

“God only knows what will happen on Saturday, but everyone who doesn’t know how to dance salsa, they will learn how to dance salsa this Saturday at the Coliseo Robert Clemente in San Juan.”

HENRY LEBRON QUOTES

On how he feels about his opponent 

“I’m happy to come back, as a year ago, I faced two other opponents in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They were respectful opponents, and I believe I am going to come out with a victory on home soil on Saturday, January 3.”   

On how complicated is this fight, considering that you fought in December 2024 

“There’s been some trouble with managing and with contracts and all that kind of stuff that’s happening in business, but now I’m happy to be signing with MVP, and my team is working with all the stuff that might be complicated, but I know my team will make it better for me.”

CHRIS ECHEVARRIA QUOTES

On what he wants to prove and keep climbing through the rankings 

“I respect my opponent, but I have to go back and see my parranda. I’m also thankful for this huge opportunity I have to face my opponent in this main card event in San Juan, Puerto Rico.”  

On his response to Bernardi saying he will finish early in the fight 

“Words are only words, and I hope that Saturday he’s fixing the ring because he knows it’s clear what is going to happen.”

On how he feeds off the energy fighting in front of the home crowd 

“I’m happy to fight at home. I’m grateful to be Puerto Rican and to represent Puerto Rico proudly. I’m going to give everything I have in this ring and feed off everything Puerto Rico gives me.”

GABRIEL BERNARDI QUOTES

On what separates him from his opponent [Chris Echevarria]

“I am giving a Puerto Rican parranda from Puerto Rico to my opponent.” 

On what his next chapter will be if he wins this fight 

“I want to make a campaign at 132 pounds. I’m going to get out of the fight early.”

ELISE SOTO QUOTES

On what has been clicking for her as she continues her strong run of knockouts 

“It’s an opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m going to continue to work hard to be the very best I can be for all of you and Puerto Rico. I love you.” 

On what it means to be a Puerto Rican fighter on a card with Amanda Serrano 

“It’s literally a dream come true fighting on Amanda’s card at the [Coliseo] Robert Clemente, so it’s a dream come true, and I can’t wait to fight.”

ABNER FIGUEROA QUOTES

On what this test means for his development 

“This is a great opening, and I will give everything in the ring to make for a great show.”

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ QUOTES 

On what experience he’s bringing for Saturday’s fight  

“This is my second fight on a card with Amanda Serrano, and I hope everyone is ready because I am going to give everything I have in the ring.”

On how important it is to fight on this card in Puerto Rico

“I haven’t fought in Puerto Rico in two years. I’m so happy to be fighting back at home. I’m also happy to be at 118 pounds, and I want people to consider me at that weight so I can continue fighting in this category. I’m just happy to be in Puerto Rico and to be fighting in Puerto Rico.”

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize returns for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

Ring in the New Year this Saturday, January 3, with DAZN as their 2026 boxing slate kicks off with an exciting showdown featuring Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez at Coliseo Robert Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The legendary Amanda Serrano (47-4, 31 KO’s) returns to her home of Puerto Rico to defend her Unified WBA and WBO Featherweight World Titles against undefeated prospect Reina Tellez (13-0, 5 KO’s) in a 10-round bout that will be fought over the men’s distance of three-minute rounds. Beginning shortly, fans can tune into the final press conference today, December 30 at 3:00 p.m. ET on the DAZN Boxing YouTube channel before the fight kicks off Saturday, January 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET, live on DAZN. 

The action doesn’t stop there however, as undefeated WBA World Female Lightweight World  Champion Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KO’s) seeks to defend her title against combat sports royalty Holly Holmes (34-2, 9 KO’s) who is looking claim another title of her own, expanding her list of accolades across the boxing and MMA worlds. Serrano vs. Tellez also features a great collection of up-and-coming bantamweight talent looking to showcase their skills as Ebanie Bridges (9-2, 4 KO’s) takes on Alexis Arazia (3-2, 1 KO), and Krystal Rosado (7-1, 2 KOs) vs. Tania Walters (7-3, 2 KOs) to kick off the main card. 

Later next month, an early candidate for Fight-of-the-Year between Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13 KOs) and Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) gets underway that will see the former put his WBO and Ring Junior Welterweight Title on the line in The Ring VI, live on DAZN PPV from The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, in New York City on Saturday, January 31. The sixth installment of The Ring also touts an impressive undercard including undefeated Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KO’s) vs. Jamaine Ortiz (20-2, 10 KO’s) in the co-main event, Carlos Adames (24-1, 18 KO’s) vs. Austin Williams (19-1 13 KO’s) for the WBC World Middleweight Title, Bruce Carrington (16-0, 9 KO’s) vs. Carlos Castro (30-3, 14 KO’s) for the vacant WBC featherweight Championship

Make sure to catch all of DAZN’s 2026 boxing action by signing up for DAZNs Ultimate Tier subscription, which includes access to Ring VI without incurring additional pay-per-view costs and encompasses a minimum of 12 PPVs a year, on top of the regular 185 fight nights. DAZN Ultimate also gives boxing fans access to an extensive archive of classic bouts and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Serrano vs. Tellez 

• AMANDA SERRANO VS. REINA TELLEZ PRESS CONFERENCE LIVESTREAM
• AMANDA SERRANO VS. REINA TELLEZ WEIGH IN LIVESTREAM

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (December 23, 2025) — Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated featherweight contender Reina Tellez (13-0-1, 5 KOs), from San Antonio, Texas, is set to take on the challenge of a lifetime as she steps in as a late replacement to face one of the most iconic names in women’s boxing — seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) who resides in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

The 10-round featherweight world title bout will take place on January 3, 2026, at the historic Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with Serrano’s WBA and WBO featherweight world titles on the line. The fight marks Tellez’s first shot at a world championship and will be broadcast globally live on DAZN as part of a stacked card brough to you by Most Valuable Promotions.

While many might hesitate when given such short notice, Reina Tellez has embraced the challenge with the heart of a true warrior — hungry, focused, and ready to make a statement. Speaking on the magnitude of this moment, Tellez shared her deep appreciation and determination. “Getting this call was surreal,” said Tellez on facing Amanda Serrano as a late replacement. “Amanda Serrano is one of the most respected and accomplished fighters in the world, and I have nothing but admiration for what she’s done for women’s boxing. But I didn’t hesitate for a second. These are the kinds of moments you dream of, and when they come, you don’t back down. You rise to the occasion, and that is what I’m going to do.”

Tellez made it clear that stepping in late doesn’t mean she’ll be anything less than fully prepared. “I’m treating this like the biggest fight of my life, because it is,” continued Tellez on maximizing the opportunity and preparing for the fight. “My team and I are working around the clock to make sure I step into that ring in the best shape I’ve ever been in. I might be the underdog on paper, but I’ve been preparing for an opportunity like this my whole career. I’m not here to fill a spot, I’m here to win.”

For Tellez, the significance of fighting for a world title goes beyond belts, it’s about legacy, purpose, and inspiring others. “This fight is bigger than me,” concluded Tellez on fighting for her first world title. “It’s about representing every young girl who’s ever been told she couldn’t make it in a sport like this. To fight for a world title, against someone like Serrano, is something I’ve worked for every single day. I’m going into that ring with pride, purpose, and a belief that I belong on this stage.”

Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, believes Reina Tellez is ready to seize her moment and emerge as a new face in women’s boxing. “Reina has always shown the qualities of a future star, discipline, grit, humility, and heart,” said Amaury Piedra on Reina Tellez’s potential to become a breakout star. “She’s undefeated for a reason, and now she has the chance to show the world just how talented she is. If she beats Serrano, it won’t be an upset to us, it will be the arrival of the next big name in women’s boxing.”

With high stakes, world titles on the line, and two fighters at the top of their game, Serrano vs. Tellez promises to be a thrilling showdown to kick off the new year. Don’t miss this defining moment in women’s boxing on January 3, 2026, live on DAZN from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – December 18, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced that boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) will now face Boxlab Promotions’undefeated Reina Tellez (13-0-1, 5 KOs) for the unified WBA and WBO world titles on Saturday, January 3 from Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, live globally on DAZN. Former WBC Youth featherweight champion Reina Tellez now replaces Erika Cruz in the 10-round world title bout contested under men’s rules with three-minute rounds, following an atypical finding in Erika Cruz’s Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing conducted prior to the event. Tickets for Serrano vs. Tellez are on sale now at prticket.com. 

“Due to the atypical finding in Erika Cruz’s VADA testing prior to the event, Team Serrano was not willing to move forward with the fight. MVP unequivocally supports the decision as we never want one of our athletes to feel they are competing in a potentially unfair bout,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “We look forward to supporting Amanda as she now takes on Reina Tellez, a hungry contender with a highly decorated amateur background and outstanding pro career to date.”

Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history, recognized by the Guinness World Records for the most boxing world championships won by a female in different weight classes. Serrano is Most Valuable Promotions’ first signee, who also signed the first ever lifetime combat sports contract with MVP and will become Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives to lead the company’s efforts in identifying, signing, developing and marketing the promotion’s growing roster of female athletes post her in-ring retirement. Serrano faced off against Katie Taylor for the first time at Madison Square Garden in April 2022, making history as the first women’s fight to headline Madison Square Garden, earning global acclaim and winning Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022. Taylor vs. Serrano was also nominated for Sports Business Journal’s Event of the Year, a testament to the global reach and power of the event. Following the historic bout, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud and Erika Cruz en-route to becoming the undisputed featherweight champion. She successfully defended her undisputed title in August 2023 against Heather Hardy before making history again, defeating Danila Ramos in October 2023 in the first-ever women’s unified world championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds—equal to a men’s championship fight. She threw a career-high 1,103 punches in the bout, solidifying her status as a trailblazer for gender equality in boxing. In recognition of her achievements inside and outside the ring, Serrano was named the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Female Fighter of the Year for 2023, as well as Sports Illustrated’s and Boxing Scene’s 2023 Women’s Fighter of the Year. She continued her dominance in July 2024, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Stevie Morgan in a super lightweight bout.

Serrano went on to face Katie Taylor in the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch in modern history in the co-main event of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card on Netflix in November 2024. The undisputed super lightweight title fight averaged 74 million live viewers globally and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. The bout ended in a razor-thin decision victory for Taylor, sparking global debate and skyrocketing Serrano’s social following to over 1.2 million. #Serrano also trended at #2 on X in the US, Brazil, Spain, and Canada post-fight, further cementing her status as a global icon. Serrano then faced Taylor a third and final time atop an all-women’s event at Madison Square Garden, commanding the world’s attention once again on Netflix, continuing to break barriers for women in combat sports with a historic trilogy. Serrano now makes her long-awaited homecoming to Puerto Rico on Saturday, January 3, set to face Tellez in an explosive meeting of two of the sport’s top 126lb stars.

“I’m disappointed the original fight couldn’t move forward, but my priority has always been respect for the sport,” said Amanda Serrano. “Reina Tellez is a tough opponent who’s earned this opportunity, and I am up for the challenge. Fighting at home in Puerto Rico, defending my world titles, and continuing to push women’s boxing forward under equal rules means everything to me. Saturday, January 3, is about showing the world once again what Puerto Rican fighters are made of.”

Reina Tellez, a Team USA veteran who took up boxing in 2012, quickly established herself among the elites of the amateur scene. Her accolades include winning gold at the 2015 and 2017 National Junior Olympics, winning the 2018 National Golden Gloves championship, and back-to-back silver medals at the 2018 and 2019 National Junior Olympics. After making her pro debut in 2021–the lone technical draw on her record–she returned to boxing in 2023 and began her rise, winning her next three bouts by TKO. In June 2024, Tellez defeated Hungarian prospect Beata Dudek on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin in Las Vegas. Just three weeks later in July 2024, Tellez successfully outpointed Wendellin Cruz to win the vacant WBC Youth featherweight title by unanimous decision, before dropping down to win the NABF super bantamweight and bantamweight titles later that year. The 22-year-old Tellez, of Irish-Mexican heritage, most recently defeated Mayela Perez by unanimous decision in September 2025. She resides in San Antonio, Texas and is represented by Boxlab Promotions.

“This is the moment I’ve been fighting for my whole life. To step into the ring with a champion like Amanda Serrano, someone I’ve looked up to, is an honor, but I’m not here just to share the spotlight,” said Reina Tellez. “I’m here to win. I represent San Antonio, I represent every fighter chasing a dream, and I’m coming with everything I’ve got. On fight night, the world’s going to see just how hungry I am to make history.”

Serrano vs. Tellez will feature 12 additional bouts. In the co-main event, MVP’s reigning WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KOs) will defend her title against the most dominant two-sport athlete in combat sports history, former boxing and UFC champion, MVP’s Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (34-2-3, 9 KOs) who looks to win a boxing world title in a fourth division. Han vs. Holm will be a 10-round lightweight championship bout at 135 lbs contested under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds, joining Serrano and Tellez in a historic statement for women’s boxing. Also on the card will be former IBF bantamweight world champion and newly signed MVP star Ebanie Bridges (9-2, 4 KOs) making her promotional debut against Alexis Araiza (3-2-1, 1 KO) in an 8-round bout at 118 lbs, MVP’s young Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (7-1, 2 KOs) vs. Canada’s Tania Walters (7-3, 2 KOs) in a 6-round bantamweight bout contested under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds, MVP’s Puerto Rican Olympian and WBA #1 and WBC #6 contender Yankiel “El Doctorcito” Rivera (7-0-1, 3 KOs) vs. former WBO world champion Jonathan “Bomba” González (28-4-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-round flyweight showdown at 112 lbs; MVP’s featherweight contender Jan Paul Rivera (13-0, 7 KOs) vs. San Juan’s Alfredo “El Salsero” Cruz (10-3-1, 5 KOs) in an 8-round bout at 126 lbs; undefeated super featherweight Henry “Moncho” Lebron (20-0, 10 KOs) vs. Juan “Johnny Blaze” Tapia (14-4, 5 KOs) in an 8-round contest at 130 lbs; Aguada’s rising talent Chris “The Punisher” Echevarria (9-1, 4 KOs) vs. Gabriel Bernardi (7-3, 5 KOs) in a 6-round super bantamweight bout at 122 lbs; Naranjito’s Abner Figueroa (7-0, 1 KO) vs. Juana Diaz’s Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-3, 5 KOs) in a 6-round bantamweight bout at 118lbs; Caguas’s Yandiel Lozano (2-0) vs. Sabana Grande’s Johniel Ramos Cotto (3-2, 1 KO) in a 6-round super featherweight bout at 130lbs; Bayamon’s Caleb Tirado vs. Justin Hill in a four round bantamweight bout as both fighters make their professional debut; MVP’s Alex “Chop Chop” Chaparro (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Augusto Leal (3-0, 1 KO) in a 6-round middleweight bout at 160lbs; and MVP’s Raquel Miller (13-0, 6 KOs) making her MVP promotional debut. 

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize returns for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – December 11, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the final additions to the highly anticipated Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz rematch taking place Saturday, January 3 at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, live globally on DAZN. Former IBF bantamweight world champion and newly signed MVP star Ebanie Bridges (9-2, 4 KOs) will make her promotional debut against Alexis Araiza (3-2-1, 1 KO) in an 8-round bout at 118 lbs, marking Bridges’ first fight since becoming a mother and an important new chapter as she makes her first appearance under the MVP banner.

MVP’s young Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (7-1, 2 KOs) also joins the card vs. Canada’s Tania Walters (7-3, 2 KOs) in a 6-round bantamweight bout contested under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds. Also joining the card will be two all Puerto Rico bouts in Naranjito’s Abner Figueroa (7-0, 1 KO) vs. Juana Diaz’s Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-3, 5 KOs) in a 6-round bantamweight bout at 118lbs, and Caguas’s Yandiel Lozano (2-0) vs. Sabana Grande’s Johniel Ramos Cotto (3-2, 1 KO) in a 6-round super featherweight bout at 130lbs. Bayamon’s Caleb Tirado vs. Justin Hill of Des Moines, Iowa, will be added in a four round bantamweight bout as both fighters make their professional debut. Rounding out the card will be MVP’s Alex “Chop Chop” Chaparro (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. Augusto Leal (3-0, 1 KO) in a 6-round middleweight bout at 160lbs, and MVP’s Raquel Miller (13-0, 6 KOs) making her MVP promotional debut. In total, seven additional Puerto Rican fighters were added to today’s announcement, bringing fifteen Boricua fighters to the event, making Serrano vs. Cruz 2 one of the most Puerto Rico–powered cards in MVP history and a true celebration of the island’s boxing legacy. Tickets are on sale now at prticket.com.

MVP’s Ebanie Bridges holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Education, speaks three languages, is a qualified mechanic, a black belt in karate, investor, and businesswoman. Originally a high school math teacher from New South Wales, Australia, Ebanie left the classroom to chase her dream of becoming a world champion boxer in the UK—a dream she proudly realized by becoming the IBF bantamweight world champion in 2022. Now a mother, Ebanie is on a new mission to reclaim her world title and inspire women in sport to return stronger after childbirth and prove that nothing is impossible.

“I’m excited to be getting back in the ring after some time out and even more excited to have my gorgeous son ringside. He’s a whole new level of motivation for me,” said Ebanie Bridges. “I can’t wait to do what I do best: entertain, put on a show, and deliver an exciting fight. Puerto Ricans are known for their heart, pride, and aggression, and those qualities are in my fundamentals. I think they’re going to love the Blonde Bomber.”

“With the return of Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm, and the MVP debuts of both Ebanie and Raquel Miller, plus seven additional Puerto Rican fighters joining the event, this card has grown into one of the deepest and most meaningful fight nights we’ve produced and we are proud to deliver it to Puerto Rico,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of MVP. “Amanda Serrano will put on a show for her island as she leads an incredible card with 13 fights, featuring the best of women’s boxing and fifteen Puerto Rican fighters. Fans in San Juan and around the world are going to witness something special on Saturday, January 3rd, live on DAZN.”

MVP today also announced the full fight week schedule for Serrano vs. Cruz 2, set to include a fight week media workouts, press conference, and public weigh-in. The press conference and public weigh-in will be free and open to the public to attend.

On Monday, December 29, MVP’s Serrano vs. Cruz 2 Fight Week Media Workout will take place at Gimnasio Municipal de Trujillo Alto, José Cheito Ruíz in San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning at 11am AST. All media planning to attend the media workout should RSVP to this email. 

On Tuesday, December 30, MVP’s Serrano vs. Cruz 2 Fight Week Press Conference will take place at Plaza del Quinto Centenario (Plaza del Tótem) in San Juan at 4:00pm AST, featuring the final war of words between Amanda Serrano, Erika Cruz, Holly Holm, Stephanie Han, and undercard fighters. The press conference will stream live on MVP’s YouTube channel and DAZN Boxing YouTube channel. 

On Friday, January 2, MVP’s Serrano vs. Cruz 2 Public Weigh-Ins will take place at the Coca-Cola Music Hall at DISTRITO T-Mobile at 7:00pm AST, streaming live on MVP’s YouTube Channel and DAZN Boxing YouTube channel.

On Saturday, January 3, MVP’s Serrano vs. Cruz 2 streams live on DAZN from Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The preliminary card begins at 3:15pm ET / 4:15pm AST on MVP’s YouTube Channel and DAZN Boxing YouTube channel, with the main card starting at 8:00pm ET / 9:00pm AST, live on DAZN.

Alexis Araiza-Mones is a 35-year-old professional boxer and dedicated mother of two who began boxing 12 years ago. As an amateur, she was ranked #5 in the nation, with two National Golden Gloves Championship wins in 2019 and 2021. As a pro, she rose to #8 world ranking and continues to push boundaries—both as an athlete and as a role model for her children and community.

MVP’s rising bantamweight contender and Amanda Serrano’s protege, Krystal Rosado is currently ranked the IBF #8 and WBO #10 contender. She most recently faced former 118lb world champion Shurretta Metcalf on Most Valuable Prospects 16 in October 2025 losing a hotly contested decision to the much more experienced Metcalf.

“I’m so excited to be fighting again on my island, in front of my people,” said Krystal Rosado. “During this preparation, the words “tired” or “I can’t” simply don’t exist in my vocabulary. I’m coming in with everything I’ve got, with even more desire and strength. I’m so grateful to my team for this opportunity again at such a huge event. As I’ve always said, Krystal is here to stay, God willing. This is just the beginning!”

Tania “Tank” Walters, from Ontario, Canada transitioned to boxing in 2017 after a successful basketball career. She became a Canadian national champion before turning pro in 2019. Walters has built a 7-3 record while competing across Canada and internationally. Her breakout came in 2023 when she faced undefeated Mea Motu while challenging for the IBO super bantamweight world title, earning global respect despite the loss. She remains one of Canada’s most active fighters in the 118–122 lb divisions.

Abner Figueroa is a 26-year-old bantamweight from Naranjito, Puerto Rico who most recently earned a UD win in August 2025. 

Edwin Rodriguez, a native of Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, has been boxing since age six. As an amateur, Rodriguez was a standout in the Puerto Rican boxing scene, facing notable boxers including Emmanuel “Manny” Rodríguez, Oscar Valdez, Alberto Machado, Jonathan “Bomba” González, and Angel “Tito” Acosta, among others. He accumulated a record of 201 wins and just 25 losses, taking home a silver medal at the Junior Olympics in Quito, Ecuador, and made the second team of the Puerto Rico National Amateur Boxing Team. Rodríguez made his professional debut in 2012 and trains with the Galarza family at the Los Galarza gym in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, considered to be a testing ground for rising prospects. Rodriguez most recently fought to a majority decision draw in October 2025.

Yandiel Lozano is a 19-year-old prospect from Caguas. He made his pro debut in July 2025, a UD win. He now looks to continue building his undefeated record.

Johniel Ramos Cotto is a talented 19-year-old athlete from Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. Standing 5’11”, Ramos first made his mark as a standout basketball player during his high school years. The tall orthodox fighter had an impressive amateur boxing career, compiling a record of 44 wins and 7 losses. He’s a two-time Puerto Rico Games champion, Mayagüez champion, and Punta Borinquen regional champion. Ramos is currently pursuing a Nursing degree at Ana G. Méndez University in Ponce.

Bayamon, Puerto Rico’s 24-year-old talent Caleb Tirado will make his pro debut against American Justin Hill. Tirado comes off a strong amateur career that saw him compete at the 2024 Olympic Qualifiers, 2023 Puerto Rican National Championships, 2022 Pan-American Games, and 2021 amateur world championships. Hill comes to the ring from Des Moines, Iowa, also making his pro debut on Saturday, January 3.

MVP’s undefeated Alex “Chop Chop” Chaparro, the 25-year-old Puerto Rican raised in Ridgewood, New York, competed at both the 2020 and 2024 USA Boxing Olympic trials. The gifted Puerto Rican athlete is also a high fashion model, having worked for Versace, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, and Polo Ralph Lauren, among others. After a first-round KO win in his pro debut on Most Valuable Prospects 6 in April 2024, Chaparro now stands with a perfect record of 6-0, 6 KOs.

“I’m very excited to be fighting back in Puerto Rico especially on a huge card with many great fights,” said Alex Chaparro. “It will be a great night of boxing for sure!”

Augusto Leal grew up in Apure, Venezuela and started boxing at age of 13. At age 18, he went to military college and studied to become a National Guard Sergeant, serving in the Venezuelan military after graduation. After moving to the US in 2023, Leal started his pro career, now based in Norocross, Georgia. 

“I was super excited when my manager told me that I will be facing the young prospect from MVP. I appreciate the promotion for giving me this great opportunity in Alexis’ backyard,” said Augusto Leal. “He’s a young and technical talent, but I will show the boxing community what I’m capable of on Saturday, January 3rd. Viva Venezuela!”

MVP’s Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller is an undefeated professional boxer from San Francisco, California with a record of 13-0 with 6 knockouts and a reign as former WBA Interim super welterweight world champion. Within just two years of taking up boxing in her early 20s, Miller won the 2012 USA Boxing National Championship and a silver medal at the 2012 Women’s World Championships in Beijing. She also earned a bronze medal at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and was selected to join the historic first-ever U.S. women’s boxing team for the London 2012 Olympic Games as an alternate. 

In the main event, MVP’s first signee, boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) will make her long-awaited return in front of her home Puerto Rican fans in a unified WBA and WBO world title defense against Mexico’s #4-ranked WBO contender Erika “Dinamita” Cruz (18-2-1, 4 KOs). The 10-round, highly anticipated rematch will be contested under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds, as Serrano makes her latest statement for equality in women’s boxing alongside Cruz, live globally on DAZN. Tickets are on sale now at prticket.com.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

About Ebanie Bridges

Ebanie Bridges is both ambitious inside and outside the ring. She holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Education, speaks three languages, is a qualified mechanic, a black belt in karate, and a savvy investor and businesswoman. Ebanie has built a powerful personal brand while using her platform and resources to support other women in boxing. She lives a life rooted in gratitude and humility, often speaking out on key societal and cultural issues. Originally a high school math teacher from New South Wales, Australia, Ebanie left the classroom to chase her dream of becoming a world champion boxer in the UK—a dream she proudly realized by becoming the IBF Bantamweight World Champion in 2022. Now a mother, Ebanie is on a new mission: to reclaim her world title and inspire women in sport to return stronger after childbirth and prove that nothing is impossible. From working as a boxing ring girl to becoming a world champion, Ebanie’s journey embodies perseverance and purpose. With her infectious personality and fearless mindset, she empowers people from all walks of life to believe in themselves and pursue their goals unapologetically.

About Alexis Araiza

Alexis Araiza-Mones is a 35-year-old professional boxer whose discipline, power, and perseverance have carried her from local gyms to national titles and the professional stage. A dedicated mother of two—an 11-year-old and a 5-year-old—Alexis balances the demands of training with the strength and pride she finds in her family. She began boxing 12 years ago, quickly proving herself as a rising force in the ring. As an amateur, Alexis climbed the national ladder and achieved an impressive #5 ranking in the nation, showcasing her skill among the country’s top competitors. Her talent and relentless work ethic led her to win two National Golden Gloves Championships in 2019 and 2021, solidifying her place among the sport’s elite. In December 2022, Alexis made the leap into the professional ranks by signing with Kings Promotions, where she continues to thrive. In 2024, she achieved an outstanding #8 ranking in the world, demonstrating her ability to compete with the best on the global stage. With a career grounded in resilience and fueled by passion, Alexis Araiza-Mones continues to push boundaries—both as an athlete and as a role model for her children and community.

About Raquel Miller

Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller is an undefeated professional boxer from San Francisco, California, boasting a record of 13-0 with 6 knockouts and a reign as former WBA Interim super welterweight world champion. A standout talent from the moment she laced up gloves, Miller began boxing in her early 20s and, within just two years, captured the 2012 USA Boxing National Championship and a silver medal at the 2012 Women’s World Championships in Beijing. She also earned a bronze medal at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and was selected to join the historic first-ever U.S. women’s boxing team for the London 2012 Olympic Games as an alternate. Beyond the ring, Miller is a driven entrepreneur and mentor. She is the founder of PB Brand, a luxury athletic line inspired by her “Pretty Beast” persona, and the co-founder of Ladies In Power, a Bay Area nonprofit empowering youth through mental health support, financial literacy, leadership training, and life skills development. Following her latest first-round TKO win in 2023, Miller took a break from boxing and now will make her return to the pro ranks under the MVP banner.  

About Krystal Rosado

MVP’s rising bantamweight contender and Amanda Serrano’s protege, Krystal Rosado is a 23-year-old sensation and Carolina, Puerto Rico native who made her professional debut on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 2 show in August 2023, stunning fans with a ferocious second-round KO. Rosado went on to compete on MVP’s historic Serrano vs. Ramos card in October 2023, earning her decisive second win over Hungary’s Kata Pap, before appearing in front of her home fans at the legendary Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan as part of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Ryan Bourland in March 2024. Rosado took home a majority decision win, which she followed with a swift knockout of Russia’s Veronika Dmitriyeva at MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 7 in July 2024. She then returned for Most Valuable Prospects 9 in October 2024 where she earned a unanimous decision win over Perla Lomeli. Following a dominant unanimous decision win in March 2025, Rosado returned to the ring to face Agustina Vazquez in a 4-round bout contested with three minute rounds—equal rules to men—during the fight week Open Workouts for MVP and Netflix’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 all-women’s mega-event, winning by unanimous decision. She is currently ranked IBF #8 and WBO #10. She most recently faced former 118lb world champion Shurretta Metcalf on Most Valuable Prospects 16 in October 2025.

About Alex Chaparro

MVP’s undefeated Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro is a 25-year-old rising contender raised in Ridgewood, New York, competed at both the 2020 and 2024 USA Boxing Olympic trials. The gifted Puerto Rican athlete is also a high fashion model, having worked for Versace, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, and Polo Ralph Lauren, among others. Chaparro landed a sensational first-round KO win in his pro debut on Most Valuable Prospects 6 in April 2024, before scoring a stunning second-round knockout win on the preliminary card of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry in July 2024. He also earned a first-round TKO victory on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 9 in Puerto Rico in October 2024, and knocked out Daijohn Gonzalez on Most Valuable Prospects 13 in June 2025. Chaparro most recently knocked out then-undefeated prospect David Gutierrez on Most Valuable Prospects 16 in October 2025.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize returns for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – November 5, 2025 – The stage is set for one of the most star-studded nights in women’s boxing history as Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced additional bouts for the highly anticipated Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz rematch taking place on Saturday, January 3, at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, live globally on DAZN. In the co-main event, MVP’s reigning WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KOs), a dedicated mother of two, eight-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department, and former beauty pageant competitor will defend her title against the most dominant two-sport athlete in combat sports history, former boxing and UFC champion, MVP’s Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (34-2-3, 9 KOs) who will be looking to win a boxing world title in a fourth division. The 10-round lightweight championship bout at 135 lbs will be contested under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds, joining Serrano and Cruz in a historic statement for women’s boxing. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 7 at 9am ET at prticket.com.

Joining the historic main and co-main event are some of the top Puerto Rican contenders and prospects. MVP’s Puerto Rican Olympian and WBA #1 and WBC #6 contender Yankiel “El Doctorcito” Rivera (7-0-1, 3 KOs) will face former WBO world champion Jonathan “Bomba” González (28-4-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-round flyweight showdown at 112 lbs; MVP’s featherweight contender Jan Paul Rivera (13-0, 7 KOs) taking on San Juan native Alfredo “El Salsero” Cruz (10-3-1, 5 KOs) in an 8-round bout at 126 lbs; undefeated super featherweight Henry “Moncho” Lebron (20-0, 10 KOs) against Juan “Johnny Blaze” Tapia (14-4, 5 KOs) in an 8-round contest at 130 lbs; and Aguada’s rising talent Chris “The Punisher” Echevarria (9-1, 4 KOs) facing Gabriel Bernardi (7-3, 5 KOs) in a 6-round super bantamweight bout at 122 lbs. Also on the card will be Amanda Serrano’s protege, 23-year-old sensation Krystal Rosado (7-1, 2 KOs).

MVP’s undefeated WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KOs) is a proud Korean-American and El Paso, Texas native. She has elevated her boxing career to new heights while juggling the roles of devoted mother of two, including her special needs daughter with Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome, serving as an eight-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department, and beauty pageant competitor for Miss Sun City and Miss Texas. She launched her amateur boxing journey in July 2006, compiling a winning record before stepping away from the sport in April 2011. A decade later, she returned to boxing after helping her sister, former IBF featherweight world champion Jennifer Han, train to take on Katie Taylor. She made a powerful return to the ring in October 2021 with a unanimous decision win over Isabel Garcia. Remaining undefeated, Han quickly rose through the ranks, most recently delivering a dominant knockout victory over Hannah Terlep to claim the vacant WBA lightweight world title. In her MVP debut in August 2025, Han successfully defended her title against Colombia’s Paulina Angel. As she continues her career under the MVP banner, Han plans to continue establishing herself as one of the premier forces in women’s lightweight boxing.

“From El Paso to the world stage, now I get to fight Holly Holm, in Puerto Rico next to the island’s greatest boxer in Amanda Serrano,” said Stephanie Han. “Every sacrifice has led to this moment, and I’m grateful and excited for the opportunity. Equal opportunity at that, with 3-minute rounds.”

MVP’s Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (34-2-3, 9 KOs) is widely regarded as the most dominant two-sport athlete in combat sports history. A pioneer in women’s boxing and a trailblazer in MMA, Holm is the only fighter to hold world titles in both disciplines, cementing her legacy as a generational talent and global icon. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Holm won the IKF national amateur championship title in 2001 before making her pro boxing debut in January 2002, winning by TKO. Holm won her first title, the IBA super lightweight crown, in December 2004. After three successful title defenses, she moved up to 147 lbs and secured the WBA welterweight title in June 2006. In June 2008, Holm stepped up to 154lbs in the super welterweight division to win the IBA and WBAN super welterweight titles. In December 2011, Holm was defeated by Anne Sophie Mathis for the vacant IBA female and WBAN welterweight titles. Holm faced Mathis in a rematch in June 2012, avenging the loss with a UD victory to add the WBF, IBA, and WBAN titles to her collection. Holm then moved back down to the super lightweight division to win the vacant WBF and IBA titles. In May 2013, Holm cemented her legacy as she defended the WBF and IBA super lightweight titles against Mary McGee. Holm pivoted into MMA in 2014, signing a multifight deal with the UFC. Her MMA career culminated in her headlining megafight against then-undefeated bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey in November 2015, the most highly attended UFC event in history at the time. Rousey was the overwhelming favorite going into the bout, but Holm leveraged her southpaw stance and boxing skill to control the opening round before landing a sensational knockout in the second round—and handing Rousey her first loss. As she earned the title, Holm became the first person to win championships in both boxing and MMA. She is currently ranked Boxrec’s #2 greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time and remains the most dominant two-sport athlete of all time. After signing with MVP in May 2025, she faced then-undefeated Yolanda Vega on the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. card in June 2025, winning by unanimous decision. She will now make her 24th world title fight appearance, almost thirteen years after her last title reign, as she contends for the WBA lightweight title against Stephanie Han.

“I feel great,” said Holly Holm. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to fight for a fourth weight division title and add to my legacy on Saturday, January 3. I’m thankful for MVP and this opportunity and look forward to fighting in Puerto Rico, an island with a deep boxing culture.”

“Holly Holm is back challenging for a boxing world title, 12 years after leaving the sport and doing it with MVP,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of MVP. “She is facing a multi-faceted athlete in Stephanie Han who is a champion, a mother, and a police officer. And they are doing it with 3-minute rounds like the men. Joining them are an array of Puerto Rican standouts, including MVP’s own Yankiel Rivera, Jan Paul Rivera, and Krystal Rosado, representing the island’s next generation of greatness and demonstrating MVP’s commitment to pushing the sport forward through equality, opportunity, and world-class fights for fans around the globe, live only on DAZN.”

MVP’s Puerto Rican Olympian and WBA #1 ranked flyweight contender Yankiel “El Doctorcito” Rivera (7-0-1, 3 KOs) will face former WBO junior flyweight world champion Jonathan “Bomba” González (28-4-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-round flyweight bout at 112 lbs. Rivera, a 28-year-old sensation from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, has rapidly become one of the island’s brightest stars, holding the WBA Continental, WBC Silver, and WBO Intercontinental flyweight titles at 112 lbs. A 2020 Olympian and five-time Puerto Rican national champion, Rivera has impressed with his speed, precision, and composure, most recently earning a majority draw against Angelino Cordova. Facing him on Saturday, January 3, is González, a Caguas, Puerto Rico resident and former WBO light flyweight world champion, who has represented Puerto Rico on the world stage since turning professional in 2011 after a decorated amateur career that included gold medals at the 2008 Youth World Championships and 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games. 

“Although fighting a fellow countryman is not something I especially enjoy, this is my profession. I will fight anyone, anywhere until I reach my goal,” said Yankiel Rivera. “Bomba is a great fighter with great boxing capabilities. The fact that he is a former world champion says it all. But he simply will not be able to stop me from my goal. I have come too far for him to take away my dream. I will do my job, which is to take him out. He will try to do the same. He is in for a tough night. I am elated to have the opportunity to fight at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. All the all-time greats have fought there, and being able to fight there is always an honor. To all my fans, get your tickets for an exciting night of boxing. You will see the best version of myself taking care of business. See you there. Don’t miss it. Puerto Rico!!!”

On the preliminary card, MVP’s #7 WBA and #14 WBO featherweight contender Jan Paul Rivera (13-0, 7 KOs) will take on San Juan native Alfredo “El Salsero” Cruz (10-3-1, 5 KOs) in an 8-round featherweight bout at 126 lbs, showcasing two of Puerto Rico’s finest rising talents in a can’t-miss showdown. Rivera, the 24-year-old sensation from Salinas, Puerto Rico, was a decorated member of the Puerto Rican National Boxing Team, compiling over 200 amateur bouts and earning two consecutive Puerto Rico Elite National Championships in 2020 and 2021, along with a silver medal at the 2018 AIBA Youth World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Since turning professional, Rivera has quickly risen through the ranks, displaying exceptional technical skill, power, and composure while remaining undefeated across fights in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia. Most recently, he secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over Daniel Bailey at MVP Fight Night in August 2025. His opponent, 28-year-old Alfredo “El Salsero” Cruz, is a San Juan, Puerto Rico native, who comes to the ring after taking a unanimous decision win over Carlos Arrieta-Torres in October 2025. 

“I am very happy to be fighting again in Puerto Rico,” said Jan Paul Rivera. “Stepping back into the ring for a big event like this fills us with enthusiasm. In this fight, as in past fights, we will prepare to put on a great show and take the victory by any means necessary. We are very grateful to everyone involved in this great event.”

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico’s undefeated super featherweight Henry “Moncho” Lebron (20-0, 10 KOs) is 28 years old. Lebron is currently Boxrec’s #1-ranked Puerto Rican talent at 130lbs following his most recent victory to win the vacant IBF Latino Super Featherweight title and the WBO NABO super featherweight titles in a 10-round unanimous decision over Christopher Diaz in December 2024. He is currently the IBF #6, WBO #8, and WBA #8 contender at 130lbs. Lebron will face Brownsville, Texas rising contender Juan “Johnny Blaze” Tapia (14-4, 5 KOs). The 32-year-old won his latest bout by TKO in March 2025. 

Aguada, Puerto Rico’s Chris “The Punisher” Echevarria (9-1, 4 KOs) will also return to the ring on the preliminary card. After a difficult loss in his pro debut in 2021, Echevarria has rebounded with an active nine-win streak. The 25-year-old talent most recently defeated Charlie Clemente-Andino by second round KO in December 2024 and followed the stoppage with a dominant 10-round unanimous decision over David Quijano-Garcia in June 2025. He will face Cidra, Puerto Rico’s Gabriel Bernardi (7-3, 5 KOs). The 29-year-old aims to rebound after his two latest tough fights and re-establish himself as a contender to watch in the division. 

MVP’s rising bantamweight contender and Amanda Serrano’s protege, Krystal Rosado (7-1, 2 KOs) will also join the Serrano vs. Cruz 2 card. She is currently the WBO #5, IBF #8 and WBA #9 contender. She most recently faced former 118lb world champion Shurretta Metcalf on Most Valuable Prospects 16 in October 2025.

In the main event, MVP’s first signee, boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) will make her long-awaited return in front of her home Puerto Rican fans in a unified WBA and WBO world title defense against Mexico’s #4-ranked WBO contender Erika “Dinamita” Cruz (18-2-1, 4 KOs). The 10-round, highly anticipated rematch will be contested under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds, as Serrano makes her latest statement for equality in women’s boxing alongside Cruz. Presale for Serrano vs. Cruz 2 will begin Thursday, November 6 at 10am ET. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 7 at 9am ET at prticket.com.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize returns for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – October 14, 2025 – Today, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced MVP’s first signee, boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) will make her long-awaited return in front of her home Puerto Rican fans in a unified WBA and WBO world title defense against Mexico’s #4-ranked WBO contender Erika “Dinamita” Cruz (18-2-1, 4 KOs) on Saturday, January 3 at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, live globally on DAZN. The 10-round highly anticipated rematch will be contested under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds, as Serrano makes her latest statement for equality in women’s boxing alongside Cruz. 

In the pair’s first meeting, Serrano defeated Cruz by decision in February 2023 to become Puerto Rico’s first-ever undisputed boxing champion, male or female, in history. The blood-soaked war was a top fight of the year contender across ESPN, Boxing Scene, Dan Rafael, and more, and was named the WBO’s Female Fight Of The Year in 2023. Now, Cruz has the opportunity for redemption against Serrano, who will make her second unified world title defense contested with three-minute rounds. Presale for Serrano vs. Cruz 2 will begin Thursday, November 6 at 10am ET. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 7 at 12pm ET at prticket.com.

Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history, recognized by the Guinness World Records for the most boxing world championships won by a female in different weight classes. Serrano is Most Valuable Promotions’ first signee, who also signed the first ever lifetime combat sports contract with MVP and will become Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives to lead the company’s efforts in identifying, signing, developing and marketing the promotion’s growing roster of female athletes post her in-ring retirement. Serrano faced off against Katie Taylor for the first time at Madison Square Garden in April 2022, making history as the first women’s fight to headline Madison Square Garden, earning global acclaim and winning Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022. Taylor vs. Serrano was also nominated for Sports Business Journal’s Event of the Year, a testament to the global reach and power of the event. Following the historic bout, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud and Erika Cruz en-route to becoming the undisputed featherweight champion. She successfully defended her undisputed title in August 2023 against Heather Hardy before making history again, defeating Danila Ramos in October 2023 in the first-ever women’s unified world championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds—equal to a men’s championship fight. She threw a career-high 1,103 punches in the bout, solidifying her status as a trailblazer for gender equality in boxing. In recognition of her achievements inside and outside the ring, Serrano was named the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Female Fighter of the Year for 2023, as well as Sports Illustrated’s and Boxing Scene’s 2023 Women’s Fighter of the Year. She continued her dominance in July 2024, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Stevie Morgan in a super lightweight bout.

Serrano went on to face Katie Taylor in the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch in modern history in the co-main event of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card on Netflix in November 2024. The undisputed super lightweight title fight ended in a razor-thin decision victory for Taylor, sparking global debate and skyrocketing Serrano’s social following by over 1.2 million, making her the most-followed female boxer in the world. #Serrano also trended at #2 on X in the US, Brazil, Spain, and Canada post-fight, further cementing her status as a global icon. Serrano then faced Taylor a third and final time atop an all-women’s event at Madison Square Garden, commanding the world’s attention once again on Netflix, continuing to break barriers for women in combat sports with a historic trilogy. Serrano now makes her long-awaited homecoming to Puerto Rico on Saturday, January 3, set to face Cruz in an explosive meeting of two of the sport’s top 126lb stars. 

“Every time I step into the ring, I fight for all women, for equality and for Puerto Rico,” said Amanda Serrano. “Getting to fight three-minute rounds in a unified world title defense in front of my people will be one of the proudest moments of my career. When I got injured last March, I promised I’d come back to fight in Puerto Rico, and now the moment is finally here. I want to thank Erika Cruz for her choice to face me over 10×3:00 and for joining me in making this statement for equality in women’s boxing. Together, we are showing all the young girls out there that they can do anything they put their mind to, and that women’s boxers deserve the same opportunities as men. Anyone who saw our first fight knows that this will be an all-out war, and we are ready to make history again on Saturday, January 3, live on DAZN globally.”

Erika “Dinamita” Cruz, 35 years old, is a proud southpaw fighter from Mexico City, Mexico. With a professional record of 18 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, including 4 knockouts, Cruz is currently ranked Boxrec’s #3 super bantamweight boxer in the world, the WBO’s #4 featherweight contender, and ESPN’s #4 super bantamweight contender. In 2021, she made history by capturing the WBA featherweight world title, defeating long-reigning champion Jelena Mrdjenovich. She went on to successfully defend her title twice, proving her dominance in the division. Continuing her rise, in 2023, Cruz once again showcased her power and determination by moving down in weight and defeating Mayerlin Rivas to claim the WBA super bantamweight world championship. Cruz is promoted by Universal Promotions, proudly representing Mexico with relentless spirit and explosive action inside the ring. 

“I’m very happy and excited for this great opportunity to once again face the great Puerto Rican champion, Amanda Serrano,” said Erika Cruz. “I’m grateful to my promoter, Universal Promotions, and to MVP for making this rematch a reality. This is the most exciting rivalry in world boxing. Mexico versus Puerto Rico means a guaranteed war. If our first fight was a colossal battle, you can’t miss what will happen on Saturday, January 3. Viva Mexico!”

“Amanda Serrano is a once-in-a-generation trailblazer who continues to redefine what’s possible in boxing,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of MVP. “From becoming Puerto Rico’s first-ever undisputed champion, male or female, in her first meeting with Erika Cruz, to becoming a global icon and breaking women’s boxing viewership records at Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, to headlining her historic trilogy against Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden and leading a record-setting all-women’s card, Amanda has continually pushed the sport forward. We’re honored to support her return to her natural weight class at 126 lbs, as she fights in front of her home fans in Puerto Rico on Saturday, January 3. Amanda is one of the most influential athletes in the world today and a true symbol of equality in sport, and MVP is proud to stand with her as she makes her second unified world title defense under three-minute rounds, alongside Erika Cruz. This event will celebrate the pride and legacy of both Puerto Rican and women’s boxing, and we look forward to sharing more details on this historic card in the coming weeks.”

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @DAZNBoxing.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize returns for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About DAZN

DAZN is the home of European football, women’s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.

For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit?dazngroup.com.

• Katie Taylor (25-1, 6 KOs) and Amanda Serrano’s (47-4-1, 31 KOs) historic rivalry came to a close Friday night, with Taylor scoring a 10-round majority decision (95-95, 97-93×2) victory and retaining her super lightweight title.
• The main event scored an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of nearly 6 million (Live+1) global viewers from opening to closing bell. 
• In the US, an estimated AMA of 4.2 million viewers tuned in to the main event (Live+1) according to VideoAmp and Netflix, making it the most-watched professional women’s sports event of 2025. 
• The event was #1 on Netflix in the US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and made the Top 10 in 43 countries.
• A sold-out crowd of 19,721 people were in attendance, generating a $2.63M gate at Madison Square Garden, the highest gate ever for a women’s boxing card and the highest gate for a female sporting event in MSG history.
• MVP’s Taylor vs Serrano 3 broke the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles.

• #TaylorSerrano trended at #2 in the US and at #3 globally on X during the fight. In addition to both headliners, MVP’s Shadasia Green and Alycia Baumgardner also trended following their victories.
• Stars such as Kevin Hart, Charlamagne tha God, Christopher McDonald, Luis Guzmán, Gina Rodriguez, Michelle Buteau, KiKi Layne, Ronny Chieng, Jaimie Alexander, Julia Stiles, Marcello Hernandez, Emily Rudd, Sam Jay, Swin Cash, Eleonora Srugo, Jordan Jensen, Reykon, Holly Holm, JoJo, Fabolous, Natti Natasha, Remy Ma and Fat Joe sat ringside to watch all 10 rounds of action. 
• Other results from the night:

  • Alycia Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) retained her undisputed super featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory (97–93, 98–92×2) over Jennifer Miranda (12-1, 1 KO) after 10 rounds in the co-main event. 
  • Shadasia Green (16-1, 11 KOs) took a split decision win (93-96, 95-94, 96-93) over Savannah Marshall (13-2, 10 KOs) after going 10 rounds, becoming the unified super middleweight champion and taking home the $250,000 bonus for Performance of the Night. 
  • Ellie Scotney (11-0) defeated Yamileth Mercado (24-4, 5 KOs) by unanimous decision (100-90, 98-92×2) after 10 rounds to win the WBC super-bantamweight world title and retain her Ring, IBF and WBO titles.
  • Cherneka Johnson (18-2, 8 KOs) defeated Shurretta Metcalf (14-5-1, 2 KOs) by TKO during the ninth round of their 10-round bout to become the undisputed bantamweight world champion. Johnson is the first female undisputed champion in Australian history in the four belt era.  
  • Chantelle Cameron (21-1, 8 KOs) retained her WBC interim super lightweight title with a dominant unanimous decision win (98-92, 99-91×2) over Jessica Camara (14-5-1, 3 KOs) after 10 rounds.
  • Ramla Ali (10-2, 2 KOs) took a unanimous decision win over Lila Furtado (11-3, 2 KOs) in an 8-round super bantamweight bout (78-74, 77-75×2).
  • Tamm Thibeault (3-0, 2 KOs) remains undefeated after a dominant TKO win over Mary Casamassa (6-1, 1 KO) in the fifth round of their 8-round middleweight bout, under men’s rules with 3 minute rounds.

• The event is setting a new financial standard for female fighters with Taylor and Serrano receiving record-breaking purses, continuing to raise the benchmark as the highest-paid female fighters of all time.
• MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian said: “MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 wasn’t just a fight, it was the start of a movement for boxing and redefined what’s possible for women’s sports on a global stage. Nearly six million people tuned in to witness history, with 4.2 million viewers in the US which was more than this year’s Stanley Cup Final, the WNBA Final and the French Open Finals for both the women and men matches. At MVP, we’ve made it our mission to make women’s boxing a global force, and this is proof that the demand is there for premium content and only growing. The most viewed all Women’s boxing or MMA event in history. We’re proud to have built the largest platform in the world for female fighters, and we’re just getting started. Thank you to Netflix and Madison Square Garden for sharing our commitment to elevate women’s sports and for helping us deliver this moment to the world.”
• On Friday night, retired professional boxer Laila Ali said: “It’s amazing to be here at the Garden this evening with women having the opportunity to fight on this level in front of a global audience, on Netflix. I fought here when I was 28, in 2006, and I was on the undercard of a major event on HBO, and they wouldn’t show my fight. Muhammad Ali’s daughter, who is well known all around the world, but they would not show my fight because I was a woman. They said, ‘We don’t show women boxing, it’s not competitive enough.’ So it’s a very different time. I’m happy to have been one of the many women who have led to this moment.”
• Joe Hand Promotions, the leader in commercial distribution, sold MVP’s Taylor- Serrano 3, to commercial locations from coast to coast, making it the first ever all women’s boxing event, successfully distributed by Joe Hand Promotions
• Netflix is committed to elevating women’s sports and athletes. MVP’sTaylor-Serrano 3 and the all-female card is the latest example of this, partnering with MVP, the largest promoter of women’s boxing, with 25 signed female boxers. 
• Netflix secured the live rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for 2027 and 2031, marking the first time the tournament will appear on a streaming service.  
• Recently Netflix highlighted medal winning Olympic athletes Simone Biles and Sha’Carri Richardson in Simone Biles Rising, and Sprint.  Other female sports storytelling on Netflix include Caitlyn Clark’s interview on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, UNTOLD: Hope Solo, F1: The Academy, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team.
• The Taylor-Serrano 3 live event was produced by Most Valuable Promotions and EverWonder.

Total viewership AMA estimates are derived from VideoAmp data in the US (for Live+SD) and first party data in global markets and US (+1). 

Background:

• Top 2 Women’s Rated Sporting Events of 2025 (YTD):

  • NCAA Women’s March Madness Final – NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament:  UConn and South Carolina averaged 8.5 million viewers and peaked at 9.9 million viewers on ABC, the third largest audience since ESPN began its exclusive rights agreement in 1996.
  • Taylor-Serrano 3

• WNBA: Fever vs Sky drew an average of 2.7 million viewers on ABC, making it the most watched WNBA regular-season contest in 25 years, per Sports Media Watch. The game, which peaked at 3.1 million viewers, drew the league’s second-largest average audience for any event, behind only last year’s WNBA All-Star Game (3.44 million).
• Women’s Tennis/French Open: Coco Gauff v Aryna Sabalenka was the most-watched women’s final at Roland Garros since 2016. The match averaged 1.47 million viewers.
• Women’s Tennis/Australian Open: Madison Keys upset two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka, which drew 452,000 viewers on ESPN
• NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament:  UConn and South Carolina averaged 8.5 million viewers and peaked at 9.9 million viewers on ABC, the third largest audience since ESPN began its exclusive rights agreement in 1996.
• Women’s College World Series: Game 3 of the championship series, Texas’ 10-4 win over Texas Tech for its first national title, was ESPN’s most watched NCAA softball game ever with 2.4 million viewers.

Other Background:

• 2025 Stanley Cup Finals: The clinching Game 6 drew 2.8 million viewers on TNT and truTV
• 2025 NBA All-Star game: The 2025 All-Star game was watched by 4.72 million viewers
• Highest Paid Female Fighters: Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor Taylor-Serrano 3; Ronda Rousey 

NEW YORK--Katie Taylor retained the Undisputed Super Lightweight title with her third consecutive razor thin, this time majority over Amanda Serrano in front of a sold out crowd of over 19,700 at Madison Square Garden.

The fight lacked the action of the first two classic bouts between the two. This was more of a thinking boxing match that saw Serrano try tp press the action and Taylor going back to her stellar amateur roots by moving side to side to create angles and darting in and out. Serrano thew more, but The fighters landed the same amount.

In round eight, Taylor started to swell under her right eye.

Taylor, 135.8 lbs of Bray, IRE won by scores of 97-93 twice and 95-95 and is now 25-1. Serrano, 136 lbs of Carolina, PR is 47-4-1.

Katie Taylor

On Amanda Serrano

I’m just so grateful for Amanda Serrano. What an amazing champion. And we created history together three times. My name will always be embedded with hers forever. I’m very very happy about that. What we’ve been able to create over these last few years has been unbelievable. It’s amazing to have a rival like that in the sport. And this has brought [the world to] an event like this tonight, an all-female card, because of what myself and Amanda have been able to do to produce over the last few years. Both myself and Amanda are just sitting back very very proud right now.

The whole game plan tonight was to not let her feet set. I knew I was capable of a performance like that in the other two fights as well, but I just got caught up in a bit of a war [in our first] two fights. I’m so happy that I was able to stay disciplined tonight and just outbox her. 

On headlining an all female card:

“Absolutely unbelievable to be part of a show like this and to be headlining an all female card. It was an absolute privilege. These are the sort of opportunities that people didn’t think were even possible a few years ago.”

On her performance

“I thought I showed a very smart performance, a very clever performance. This performance I knew I was capable of against Amanda. The two fights previously ended up as complete wars and I came out of the ring battered and bruised and I’m thinking, what? Why am I just standing there fighting with our newest cable and moving my legs like that? I’m just outboxing her and I’m just happy I was able to produce that tonight and execute the game plan that Ross has been telling me to do all along. So yeah, I’m very very satisfied right now.”

“I think just my movement was causing her a bit of trouble. My footwork was causing her trouble and she wasn’t able to set her feet. I’m not sure what was going through her mind. But I think I just made the fight a bit easier for myself. […] I used the ring a lot better tonight. My feet were very good tonight. I felt fresh in there. I felt sharp in there. I [could see] that the punch was coming. So yeah, I definitely felt like it was my kind of fight.”

On retirement: 

“I don’t know. I’m just going to enjoy this victory right now and um sit back, reflect, and then I’ll make a decision and that’s it. But very very happy with tonight’s performance and just the amount of work that we put in over the last few months, myself and Ross. It was uh a grueling few months in preparation for these kind of fights and I’m so glad I was able to showcase what I could do tonight.”

On future Croke Park match:

“Maybe in Croke Park. That would be unbelievable.”

On the support from fans:

“These people are spending their hard earned money to go over and support me. It just means the world honestly. I can’t believe that this is my life. I’m headlining the show at Madison Square Garden. I’m looking back on the whole journey. What an absolute what an amazing life. These are nights that I dreamed of as a kid and sitting here again as a winner. I’m so happy, so grateful.”

On if a trilogy with Chantelle Cameron is possible

I think Chantelle has to see if she can sell out 10,000 seat arena first. I don’t think she can sell out any stadium at all. I think I made her more money than she really deserves. 

Baumgardner Decisions Miranda; Remains Undisputed

Alycia Baumgardner retained her undisputed super featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Jennifer Miranda.

Baumgardner, 130 lbs of Dallas via Fremont, OH won by scores of 98-92 twice and 97-93 and is now 16-1. Miranda. 129.8 lbs of Madrid, SPA is 12-1.

Alycia Baumgardner

On being co-main to Taylor-Serrano 3

“I first want to say I am so thankful to be here as a part of a historic event. I’m so thankful that MVP has taken the time and given the women the opportunity to showcase their skills and just be under the lights tonight was an awesome experience.”

On getting back in the ring 

“Yeah, I was happy to be back in there. You guys have to understand it’s been two years since I’ve done a 10 round fight. So, just to be back in there to get those rounds meant everything to me. So, I was just enjoying every round that I could when I was in there.”

On if she’d challenge Amanda Serrano or Katie Taylor

“I definitely would love the challenge with either fighter.” 

On what drove her successful undisputed title defense

“It was the grit. It was the bite down. [My trainer] said, you know, go forward. I knew that I couldn’t get my jab off the way I typically do to find that range and so we just kept the fight to go forward and just, you know, dig deep.”

On the main event Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano

“I thought the main event was perfect. A lot of fans were probably expecting a fight like the second fight, but these are two smart fighters. You know, they know how to box. They know how to use the ring. They have experience and I think they made the fight very clear on who the winner was. And again, they box smart. You guys have to understand, I know y’all like a blood bath, but you know, we got brains at the end of the day that we got to take care of. So, they did a great job in there boxing and showing the skill set that women do have.

On Jennifer Miranda

She had a smarter game plan in terms of what to engage in and what not to engage in. You know what I mean? So, you know, she definitely kept her distance on not wanting to come in. And just like anything, you make adjustments as you go. We have an idea on what somebody’s going to fight like, but we also make the adjustments each round. And so that’s what I was doing [My corner] was saying, you know, boxing, pressing, and making it ugly.

On working with Derrick James

Yeah, it’s been a great experience. When you start with a new trainer, you have to get a feel of everything. You have to understand how that’s going to feel in the fight. It’s one thing to be in training camp. It’s another thing to be in a fight. And I liked what I had in the corner this time. At the end of the day, it is up to Alycia Baumgardner to do what she has to do. I can have you in my corner, but it is up to me to to decide what I got to do. So, at this stage in my life, I need a team that’s going to encourage me in there and let me know what I need to do. But ultimately, it’s up to me. So, I enjoyed my corner tonight.

On what’s next for her

“Listen, the sky is the limit, y’all. I’m so excited to be with MVP and I know they have something exciting for me coming up and for the future. So many options to move up to 135, make these big super fights. These are the challenges that I need. I want to fight, and I want to fight an experienced fighter who’s going to bring just as much challenge as I am. That’s what’s going to make me great and that’s what’s going to make me be set apart from the rest of the women in boxing. 

“My inspiration just comes from the growth that I want for myself as a woman, as an athlete and what I’m able to possess in the ring. You know, I’ve been boxing for 23 years and I’m still growing. I don’t even think I’ve hit my prime yet. So, there’s just so much more to tap into and I have a great team who’s allowing that to come out.” 

On the evolution of women’s boxing and what’s next for the sport

“The next evolution is just women knowing who they are each and every day. I think we’ve seen through the fight week  with the looks and being a beauty, being a beast, being in our femininity, but also being the warriors that we are when it comes to fight night. So, it’s just like showing two

different sides, but also knowing that we have a job to do and to clock in.

Green Decisions Marshall; Unifies Super Middleweight Titles

Shadasia Green unified her WBO and won the IBF Super Middleweight World Title with a split decision over Savannah Marshall.

In round four, Green was deducted a point for holding.

Green, 167.2 lbs of Paterson, NJ won by scores of 96-93 and 95-94 while Marshall took a card 96-93.

Green is now 16-1. Marshall, 167 lbs of Hartepol, UK is 13-2.

Shadasia Green

On what Savannah Marshall told her post-fight–and if Marshall thinks Green can beat Claressa Shields

“Savannah told me something today. I don’t know if I should share it, but she said she said to me today—which I didn’t even realize that she might have had noticed—-but she said “You need to have more belief in yourself. I’ve never been in the ring with somebody like you, that hits as hard as you do.” She said, “I’ve been in the ring with [Claressa Shields] and you could take her out.” And I’m like damn, you know hearing that from Savannah? And Savannah can punch too. I’m not sitting up here saying making it seem like that wasn’t a tough fight. So I would love to fight Clarissa Shields and when the time comes and it’s big, let’s do it.”

On receiving the $250k Performance of the Night bonus, and if she’ll buy anything

“I don’t live like that. […] I’m going to relocate my wife and my family to a better neighborhood so we can be safe before I get kidnapped. Maybe take my nieces and nephews to the water park, do something for my mom and pop. I got you, coach. I hear y’all. I see y’all looking.”

On training to face Savannah Marshall

“I’m just blessed and honored, man. Going into tonight, I meant everything I said this week, you know, and camp’s really been different, these last couple of camps dealing with my coaches being sick, in and out, and we showed up together as a unit today and we displayed greatness.” 

On facing Savannah Marshall

“Shout out to Savannah Marshall. She was a tough cookie, man. She caught me with a good shot, too. Buckled my left leg. I ain’t never been hit like that before, but I’m just honored to be here today and be victorious. Thanks to the man upstairs, and thanks to these two fellas [Nakisa and Jake] for making this happen, Katie and Amanda, for real.”

On coming back from Franchon Crews-Dezurn loss to come out victorious tonight

“I had to go back to the drawing board and get my mental together. This game is definitely 90, 95% mental. If your mental ain’t intact, then you know… […] So that’s what I did. I went back to the drawing board, got myself together, reunited with my coaches and just tried to show up and be a better person. And self-belief. It’s funny. I was watching Jake fight Chavez Jr. last week and he said it in the ring and I shook my head. I was sitting in front of the TV and he just kept saying ‘self-belief, self-belief, self-belief.’ I think that’s what’s been missing from my career for a long time. Sometimes I’m hard on myself and I don’t always believe, but today I believe, and I’ve been believing all camp. I kept saying I’mma beat this girl. I kept saying that.”

On facing Claressa Shields 

“I would love to fight Clarissa Shields. Of course, I want to go and rest or whatever, but I think that’s the fight to be made.” 

On playing up or down to her competition:

“I just think it’s a lot of my ability you guys haven’t been able to see. I’ve always had this thing about me. Even when I play basketball, I always either play down to my competition or played up. It’s been a bad habit all my life. My mother has told me this my whole life. So, when you throw some names out there like I know I’ve got to be on my A game, and I find myself not slacking and my coaches don’t let me slack either. The best competition is always going to bring the best out of me.”

On what she learned from herself tonight

“I learned that that dog is still in me no matter what. I’m up for every challenge. I got that mean streak back—I thought I lost it. […] The mean streak is still alive and I’m glad to know that.”

Scotney Decisions Mercado to Become Unified Super Bantamweight Title

Ellie Scotney became the IBF/WBC/WBO super bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Yamileth Mercado.

Scotmey, 121.6 lbs of London won by scores of 100-90 and 98-92 twice and is now 11-0. Mercado, 119.6 lbs of Mexico is 24-4.

Ellie Scotney

On adding the WBC title to her unified collection

“My nan—I always mention her because she was my biggest fan—and we always said ‘complete the collection’. So, I’m one step away from Undisputed and that’s what I want next.” 

On being on Netflix and getting her name in front of the world

“Thanks to Netflix and MVP, they gave me a platform where I can really announce myself and I felt like I did that tonight. This is such a big journey with them and I feel like this is just the start.”

On 3-min rounds for women’s boxing

“’I’m 11-0 and I ain’t got a stoppage. I think I’d get a stoppage over 3 minutes and my brother would be a lot richer. He’s lost a fortune betting on it. So, yeah, if we had three minutes I’d get a stoppage. That’s my excuse.”

On preparing for facing Yamileth Mercado

“I’ll be honest with you, it’s been a hard camp. So, I felt like this camp showed me more who I am than anything else. I went in that ring and I felt like I [had been holding] a lot in, and it was let out tonight. So, it just showed me that I’m number one in the division. I believed that before, but I feel like this has cemented it—and it’s just the start.” 

On when she’ll be back 

“Definitely by the end of the year. I want to enjoy my Christmas this year.”

On losing friend Georgia O’Connor and having Georgia’s dad join her during her walk out 

“Georgia was a a soul of the earth. Like if you ever met her or even if you heard her story, you’d realize what she was. And you know, we made a promise just before she passed. It was a blessing to see her get married. And you know, she battled cancer like it was nothing. I just felt like having her dad with me tonight was something that will live forever. I felt her there [in the ring with me]. So yeah, tonight was so much bigger than me. It was all for her. And I just yeah I felt like she was watching over me and that would be the biggest takeaway from tonight.”

Cherneka Johnson Stops Metcalf in 9 To Win Undisputed Bantamweight Title

Cherneka Johnson won the undisputed bantamweight stoppage with a ninth round stoppage over Shuretta Metcalf.

In round four, Johnson scored a knockdown when she landed a right hand and both fighters fell to the canvas.

Jonson continued to beat down Metcalf and the fight was stopped by referee Charlie Fitch on the advice of the ringside doctor at two seconds.

Johnson, 116.6 lbs of Gold Coast, AUS is 18-2 with eight knockouts. Metcalf, 117 lbs of Dallas is 14-5-1.

Cherneka Johnson

On being part of history on Taylor vs. Serrano 3

“When I was out there and Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano were walking out, that stadium was absolutely electric. I had goosebumps and it was like ‘wow this is truly happening.’ To see that moment and to experience that feeling? It’s special.

“It’s absolutely awesome what everyone is doing. Everyone has their own, I guess, agendas and they obviously want to win the fights. But we all put in the hard work to get here and it’s not easy, but we show up anyway and we get the job done.”

On becoming the first Australian undisputed champion, male or female, in the 4 belt era

“It hasn’t hit me yet, I don’t think. It still sort of feels surreal to even be here and to be in this position.”

Cameron Retains Interim Title with Decision over Camara

Chantelle Cameron retained the WBC Super Lightweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jessica Camara.

Cameron, 139 lbs of Nothhampton, ENG won by scores of 99-91 twice and 98-92 and is now 21-1. Camara., 139.4 lbs of Montreal is 14-5-1.

Ramla Ali won a eight-round unanimous over Lila Furtado in a super bantamweight bout.

In round eight, Ali began to bleed around the right eye,

Ali of London won by scores of 78-74 twice and 77-75 and is now 10-2. Furtado of Sao Paulo, BRA is 11-3.

Ramla Ali

On the future of women’s boxing

“I think the future of women’s boxing is only growing. Look at the outcome tonight. Look how many people showed out to support women’s boxing. It’s exciting to be a part of and to see the growth and you know that those numbers are definitely growing and being more active with fights.”

On which fight was most special

“You have to give credit to every woman who stepped into the ring tonight, who showed out, who put in the 10, 12 weeks of hard work, who put everything on the line. You can’t fault that. So, I think every fight uh deserves its flowers.”

On her next fight

“I’ve been out of the ring for like 13 months now and I’ve also changed coaches. I was living in LA for 3 years. My father got sick so I moved back to London. I’ve got a new coach now. And when I started training with him, he asked me, “What is it you want to do?” And I just said to him, “I just want to take one fight at a time.” Cuz a couple years ago, I was like, “This is what I want. This is what I want. This is what I want.” And it never quite worked out. So I just became a bit superstitious. And now I’m just like, I just want to take whatever fight comes and just take it one by one.”

Tamm Thibeault stopped previously undefeated Mary Casamassa in round five of their eight-round middleweight bout.

Thibeault scored a knockdown in round one,

Thibeault of Montreal got the stoppage at 2:18 and is now 3-0 with two knockouts. Casamassa of Pittsburgh is 6-1.

amm Thibeault

On what Taylor vs. Serrano 3 meant to her

“To be honest, I just feel really grateful like we were in a card stacked with women just as talented as each other. And, you know, [we] created new dreams tonight. I truly believe that what’s going to make women’s boxing grow is to get more people into it, start at the grassroots, and we’ve got to create dreams for that. We’ve got to create dreams for little girls who want to come up and be just like us, right? 

I’ve said that from such a long time ago. The only way women’s boxing grows is if other women come out and support us. And they did today. Every woman in the crowd was cheering and it was just such a phenomenal movement to be a part of.

On fighting 3 min rounds

I fought three minute rounds for like eight years. Like we talk about this in the professionals, but we don’t talk about this in Olympic style boxing. The gap between men and women has been erased essentially. There’s equal value in both. And like we’re doing all right. Olympic champion as a female, Olympic champion as a male is the same. I’m not saying three minutes or two minutes is what’s best. Look, I’m not a doctor. It’s not my expertise. I’ve done three minutes

forever for most of my amateur career. I want to keep doing it. And if people want to do it, then so be it. But that’s on them.

On which fight she liked most

I think every fight was special in itself. That’s what makes this card so historic. You can’t really choose because you have people like Shadasia who are coming up as the underdog surpass themselves and you have two legends like Katie and Amanda fighting each other for a third time and you have Neeks [Johnson] over here who just became undisputed. [Every fight was] so big in itself, and they all deserve to be honored equally.

NOTES…Metcalf became the first Australian Undisputed Champion.

NEW YORK, NY –  July 10, 2025  –?Today at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Ireland’s undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs), and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) stepped on the scales ahead of their highly anticipated Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix showdown.

The first-ever live official weigh-in on Netflix was hosted by Ariel Helwani, with on-stage coverage from Sibley Scoles, and expert commentary from Andre Ward, Seniesa Estrada, and Laila Ali on the eve of this historic night for women’s boxing. See below for all official weights ahead of tomorrow’s fight night. For additional details on the final weights, please refer to the attached bout sheet.

MAIN CARD – 8:00 PM EDT

Undisputed Super Lightweight World Championship (140 lbs)
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
Bray, Ireland | Carolina, PR
23-1 (6 KOs) | 47-3-1 (31 KOs)
135.8 lbs | 136.0 lbs

Undisputed Super Featherweight World Championship (130 lbs)
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Jennifer Miranda
Detroit, MI | Madrid via Cadiz, Spain
15-1 (7 KOs) (1 NC) | 12-0 (1 KO)
130.0 lbs | 129.4 lbs

IBF/WBO/Ring Super Middleweight World Titles (168 lbs)
Savannah Marshall vs. Shadasia Green
Hartlepool, England | Paterson, NJ
13-1 (10 KOs) | 15-1 (11 KOs)
167.0 lbs | 167.2 lbs

IBF/WBC/WBO/Ring Super Bantamweight World Titles (122 lbs)
Ellie Scotney vs. Yamileth Mercado
London | Cuauhtemoc, MX
10-0 | 24-3 (5 KOs)
121.6 lbs | 119.6 lbs

PRELIMS – 5:00 PM EDT

Undisputed Bantamweight World Title (118 lbs)
Cherneka Johnson vs. Shurretta Metcalf
Gold Coast, Australia via Tauranga, NZ | Dallas, TX
17-2 (7 KOs) | 14-4 (2 KOs)
116.8 lbs | 117.0 lbs

WBC Interim World Title – Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
Chantelle Cameron vs. Jessica Camara
Northampton, England | Montreal, Canada
20-1 (8 KOs) | 14-4-1 (4 KOs)
139.0 lbs | 139.4 lbs

Super Bantamweight Bout (122 lbs)
Ramla Ali vs. Lila Furtado
London via Mogadishu, Somalia | Guarulhos, Brazil
9-2 (2 KOs) | 11-2 (2 KOs)
121.6 lbs | 121.2 lbs

Middleweight Bout (160 lbs)
Tamm Thibeault vs. Mary Casamassa
Shawinigan, Quebec | Pittsburgh, PA
2-0 (1 KO) | 6-0 (1 KO)
159.6 lbs | 156.8 lbs

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano will stream LIVE on Netflix exclusively on Friday, July 11, from Madison Square Garden in New York City. In the first-ever all-women’s boxing card in Madison Square Garden history, Ireland’s undisputed champion Katie Taylor faces Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano in a historic trilogy fight no one will want to miss. The event is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix.

Fight night coverage will be anchored by host Kate Scott and boxing legend Laila Ali. Sean Grande will call the blow-by-blow ringside, joined by former undisputed world champion Seniesa Estrada and former world champion Andre Ward for in-fight analysis. Ariel Helwani and Sibley Scoles will provide ringside interviews and reporting, with Kody “Big Mo” Mommaerts serving as the in-ring announcer and rules/scoring analysis from Sean Wheelock. 

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 will be available to stream live globally on all Netflix plans, at no additional cost to subscribers. The broadcast will feature live commentary in English, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Brazilian Portuguese and French. Click HERE to set a reminder to watch. 

Follow Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s intense journey and preparations as they train for their historic trilogy fight with the sports documentary, Countdown: Taylor vs. Serrano, narrated by Uma Thurman, now streaming on Netflix. 

For more information on Taylor vs. Serrano 3 visit Tudum.com/tvs. Those who do not have a Netflix account can visit netflix.com/signup. Follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

NEW YORK, NY –  July 9, 2025  –?Today at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Ireland’s undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs), and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) came face to face at the final Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix press conference before their historic bout. 

Fighters across the main and preliminary cards participated in the press conference, including undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) and undefeated WBA Interim world champion, Spain’s Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO), who will face off in the co-main event of the first-ever all women’s professional boxing card at MSG. Additional fighters in attendance included Savannah Marshall, Shadasia Green, Ellie Scotney, Yamileth Mercado, Cherneka Johnson, Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf, Ramla Ali,  Lila Furtado, Jessica Camara, Tamm Thibeault, and Mary Casamassa. 

MVP CEO and co-founder Nakisa Bidarian also took the stage tonight to announce a $250,000 performance bonus for the fight of the night on Friday’s highly anticipated card. The winner of the bonus will be selected by Bidarian, fellow MVP co-founder Jake Paul, and boxing legend Laila Ali. If the trio cannot reach a unanimous decision, Ali will have the final say on who receives the bonus.

Hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, the fighters had plenty to say at the press conference about their upcoming matchups. See quotes below and view the full press conference on Netflix’s YouTube and MVP’s YouTube.

Amanda Serrano Quotes

On Katie’s demeanor at the last press conference…

“I’m never surprised. You just never know with this, we have our breaking points and I guess we were at our wits ends with it. And obviously she has her opinion, her team has their opinion. I have my opinion, my teams, the fans, the people who saw had their own opinion. So it’s good.” 

On changing her approach to this fight…

“I’m going to use my head—but not the way it was used on me. We’re just going to be smarter. We’re going to be smarter, work smarter. I did work a lot smarter for this fight and I believe that we can come out victorious. We will come out victorious.”

On the concerns of her cut from the previous fight.. 

“If I had concerns, I would not take the fight. I’m a warrior. I’m going to get in there. If that cut happens, we’re prepared. You saw what I did. I fought to the very end and the last fight and I will do it again and over and over again if I have to. I’m a warrior.”

On the possibility of a fourth fight…

“No, I don’t think so. I’m kind of tired of Katie Taylor. We have great, great moments together. We have great fights together, but hey, two is better than one, right? She’ll have two and I’ll have one so she can live with that.” 

On Katie Taylor not accepting three-minute fights…

“If she knew she was the dictator and the champion, she should have never accepted the challenge or shook my hand on it, but it is what it is. We’re going to go off in two minutes.”

On rebuilding her confidence after the previous loss… 

“Losing is never fun, but you only lose if you feel like you lost. And I didn’t feel like I lost. My

team told me I didn’t lose. They’re proud of me, so I’m okay. Like Jake Paul says: ‘You turn that L into a W.”

On what it would mean to win in her hometown at Madison Square Garden…

“It truly will be an amazing feeling when everything comes together. And yeah, to bring those belts back over the bridge will be really cool.” 

Katie Taylor Quotes

On the narratives being put out in the media since the last fight… 

“I have my own opinion about the stuff that Amanda has been saying on our team, but the

fact is I am 2-0 against her. Opinions are opinions, but facts are facts and you can’t get away from those facts. And yeah, I guess I’m just tired of the complaining and the whining from Amanda’s team. I’m going into this fight already beating Amanda and I plan to stay beating her. I plan to stay 3-0 come this Friday night.”

On definitively beating Amanda Serrano for a third time…

“I feel like people haven’t seen the best me yet and I can’t wait to showcase that on Friday night. I can definitely make the fight a lot easier for myself and I just can’t wait to step in there now and actually perform. I know that I can’t perform and produce the best performance of my career.”

On why she’s taking this fight again in response to Amanda’s direct question…

“I’m taking the fight again because I love the challenge of this. I want to take the best fights. It

doesn’t really matter to me, I just want to take the biggest challenges, the biggest fights in women’s boxing and after the last fight, this was still the biggest fight in women’s boxing. So that’s why I’m taking it. Why not take the challenge again? I believe that I can beat [Amanda] again. That’s why I have taken the fight again.”

On the possibility of a fourth fight…

“Well, I am taking the third fight. If she wants a fourth fight, I’ll take it as well. But we’ll see what happens. Let’s just focus on Friday night.”

On not accepting three-minute rounds this fight…

“Well, because I won the second fight, I think it would’ve been a lot different if she was a champion, like I said in the last press conference. She’s not in a position to dictate the terms of the fight. I’m the champion, she’s not.

On this fight being different from the other two…

“This fight is even bigger than the last two. And to be headlining such a huge card, an all female card, is an absolute privilege. It’s an amazing situation. I actually dreamt of as a kid to be in this position, headline a big show like this, [and] headline a show full of these amazing women behind me.  It is an absolute privilege to be in this position and I just thank God that I’m here and I’m two days away from making history again.” 

On how it feels to be closing the trilogy with Amanda…

“This is a history-making event. The sport is in a position where we’re headlining a top-quality all-female card. Every single female fighter here is an outstanding fighter. We’re going to see the best of women’s boxing on Friday night. It’s going to be live on Netflix for the whole world to see. This is a huge moment for women’s sport. I think just being in this position for myself and Amanda is probably the biggest accomplishment of our lives.”

Nakisa Bidarian Quotes 

On announcing the fight night $250,000 performance bonus… 

“MVP and Netflix got together and I’m pleased to announce a $250,000 performance of the night bonus that can be awarded to any fighter or any fight. The winner of the performance bonus will be determined by myself, Jake Paul, and the great Laila Ali. In a scenario where Jake, Laila and I all have a different view of who should win, Laila Ali will make the ultimate decision.”

On the greatest trilogy in the history of sports… 

“The final chapter of Katie Taylor versus Amanda Serrano, the headliner of the most stacked boxing card of the year, with a collection of top pound for pound fighters on this stage like the sport has never seen before. Two unified championships, three undisputed championships in one night, 21 world titles on the line. All from right here in New York City from this iconic venue: Madison Square Garden, live globally on Netflix for over 300 million subscribers.” 

On Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano impact on women’s boxing…

“The greatness of two women, the greatness of two world-class athletes, the greatness of

two of the best boxers of all time, male or female, the greatness of Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor. Sharing the ring together, the two queens of boxing [with] their jaw dropping performances. This opportunity, this event, this moment, this platform would not exist. Come Friday night, they’re going to enter the ring and go to war, but they’ve come together and helped lift the entire sport for all of the women within it.” 

Alycia Baumgardner Quotes 

On the next chapter of her career and reintroducing the bomb.. 

“Yes, I would definitely say this is another step in my career, something exciting, something new. For the ones who don’t know me, to know who I am, come Friday night. And it only gets better.” 

On being touted as the future of MVP…

“No, I don’t feel the pressure. This is just another opportunity at another, bigger stage—and this time, the world gets to see [live on Netflix subscription] worldwide. [Jennifer Miranda wants to] make me uncomfortable. Baby, I breed in uncomfortable places, and this brick weighs 250 pounds, so tell her that in Spanish.”

Jennifer Miranda Quote

On her preparation to fight Alycia Baumgardner… 

“I have studied her very well. We’re going to put pressure on her so she doesn’t feel comfortable in the ring.”

Savannah Marshall Quote

On her confidence heading into her first boxing match in 2 years…

“It’s a very, very long time, but it’s not like I’ve had two years sitting on the couch. I’ve been in the gym, I’ve competed in MMA, so I’ve been active, I’ve been fit, and yeah, it was hard coming back to boxing. The stance, everything’s different, but look, I’ve boxed for a very long time, so muscle memory soon kicked in and where I need to be.”

Shadasia Green Quote

On her facing her most accomplished opponent yet… 

“I’m expecting the best Savannah Marshall ever. She’s a former undisputed world champion and that’s what we’ve trained for. So we trained 200% for the best Savannah Marshall.” 

Ellie Scotney Quote

On the opportunity to be a part of this historic fight card after signing with MVP…

“It certainly came after [we agreed to the fight]. Even sitting here now it probably hasn’t sunk in, and I don’t think it will until after Friday night. I probably speak for everyone—We won’t realize [how big this is for] the movement with female boxing. This is just the start, and I’m so buzzing to be part of it.”

Yamileth Mercado Quote

On what needs to be done to defeat her undefeated opponent…

“I have confidence in my preparation. I’ve got more experience than she has in fights and

so that doesn’t intimidate me. That perfect record doesn’t intimidate me. And that perfect record will end on Friday night.”

Shurretta Metcalf Quote

On finding out Cherneka Johnson would be her new opponent…

“I’m about to beat her up too and get her belt. Same result. Different opponent. Same mission.”

Cherneka Johnson Quote

On being brought into the fight card after Dina Thorson bowed out…

“I’m excited. I was waiting for an opportunity to fight the winner of [this fight] and it presented itself. So to be fighting for the undisputed on this all women’s card is just amazing.”

Ramla Ali Quote

On her first fight with MVP and where it ranks among her accomplishments as a TIME 2023 Woman of the Year, being first Somali woman Olympian, UNICEF ambassador, etc…

“I’m so blessed to be fighting amongst all these incredible fighters here in a historic event such as this. I fought here twice before, but this is the first time that I’ll be competing in the main arena. So that’s like legacy stuff, basically. I think this is probably up there with the list of things that I’ve accomplished in my life and I’m just so blessed to be here.” 

Lila Furtado Quote

On stealing the show from her opponent…

“Yes, of course. I came prepared.” 

Jessica Camara Quote

On what needs to be done to win on Friday…

“Apply pressure, make her uncomfortable and just dig deep. Make it a war.”

Tamm Thibeault Quote

On her feelings ahead of her match up and being included in this fight card…

“A year ago I was at the Olympic Games and my heart was broken, and here I am today sitting here with these great women and I’m excited. I definitely just have two fights, but I definitely have my place here. I’ve been boxing a long time and I’m just really excited. Fighting three-minutes for me is normal. I’ve been doing this for nearly a decade. I’m lucky it’s not out of the norm for me. I got to choose this and hopefully if women want to, they get to choose this as well.” 

Mary Casamassa Quote

On her feelings ahead of her upcoming bout and the importance of three-minute rounds…

“I’m just grateful to be on this stage and I just want to do my best. I’m just looking forward to fighting Friday.” 

—

MVP and Netflix’s fight week events conclude with the first-ever live official weigh-in on Netflix, streaming live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden at 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT. 

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano will stream LIVE on Netflix exclusively on Friday, July 11 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT from Madison Square Garden in New York City. In the first-ever all-women’s boxing card in Madison Square Garden history, Ireland’s undisputed champion Katie Taylor faces Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano in a historic trilogy fight no one will want to miss. The event is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix.

Fight night coverage will be anchored by host Kate Scott and boxing legend Laila Ali. Sean Grande will call the blow-by-blow ringside, joined by former undisputed world champion Seniesa Estrada and former world champion Andre Ward for in-fight analysis. Ariel Helwani and Sibley Scoles will provide ringside interviews and reporting, with Kody “Big Mo” Mommaerts serving as the in-ring announcer and rules/scoring analysis from Sean Wheelock. 

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 will be available to stream live globally on all Netflix plans, at no additional cost to subscribers. The broadcast will feature live commentary in English, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Brazilian Portuguese and French. Click HERE to set a reminder to watch. 

Follow Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s intense journey and preparations as they train for their historic trilogy fight with the sports documentary, Countdown: Taylor vs. Serrano, narrated by Uma Thurman, now streaming on Netflix. 

For more information on Taylor vs. Serrano 3 visit Tudum.com/tvs. Those who do not have a Netflix account can visit netflix.com/signup. Follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

NEW YORK, NY – July 8, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced it is set to break the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles on the line across five bouts. The historic moment is set to take place during MVP’s highly anticipated Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy megafight, streaming live globally on Netflix from Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 11. The record attempt from Most Valuable Promotions exclusively includes world championship titles from the four major boxing sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF) and will be officially judged on Taylor vs. Serrano 3 fight night. The historic night will feature 3 undisputed championship bouts and 2 unified championship bouts total, while the main card will feature entirely women’s undisputed and unified championship fights. The announcement of this record attempt was made today at the Empire State Building by MVP co-founder and CEO Nakisa Bidarian.

Headlining the historic night is the highly anticipated trilogy bout between Ireland’s pound-for-pound great, undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs), and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs). They will go head to head in a women’s super lightweight undisputed championship fight contested over 10, two-minute rounds. Also included in the record attempt is MVP’s reigning undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) as she faces Spain’s undefeated WBA Interim world champion Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO) in a 10-round undisputed super featherweight championship fight contested at 130 lbs during the co-main event. From the main card, IBF super middleweight world champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) will take on WBO super middleweight world champion Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (14-1, 11 KOs) in a highly anticipated 10 round, 168lbs world title unification bout. Also attempting to set the record is MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney (10-0) as she faces Mexico’s WBC super bantamweight world champion Yamileth “Yeimi” Mercado (24-3, 5 KOs) on the main card in a women’s unified championship fight at 122 lbs. Rounding out the record attempt is MVP’s reigning WBA bantamweight world champion Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson (17-2, 7 KOs) as she faces MVP’s IBF bantamweight world champion Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs) on the preliminary card in a 10-round undisputed bantamweight world title bout at 118 lbs. 

“This is exactly the kind of history we set out to make when we founded Most Valuable Promotions,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of MVP. “Breaking a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card this Friday at Taylor vs. Serrano 3 would be a landmark moment for both boxing and women’s sports. There’s no place more fitting for this moment than the world’s most iconic arena, Madison Square Garden. With a global platform on Netflix and the best women’s fighters on the planet, Friday, July 11 is set to be a record-breaking night the world will never forget.”

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of the Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

NEW YORK, NY– Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced today that unified bantamweight world champion and BoxRec’s #1 pound-for-pound female boxer, Dina Thorslund (23-0, 9 KOs), has officially withdrawn from her highly anticipated title unification bout against MVP’s IBF bantamweight world champion Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs) to welcome her second child. MVP’s 30-year-old Danish star was scheduled to make her global debut on the undercard of Taylor vs. Serrano 3 on Friday, July 11 at Madison Square Garden. The mega-event will feature the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 21 world title belts contested across five fights on the card.

Replacing Thorslund in the world title bout will be MVP’s newest signee, reigning WBA bantamweight world champion Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson (17-2, 7 KOs).  MVP and DiBella Entertainment, Inc., agreed to an arrangement, which allowed Johnson to enter into a multi-year promotional agreement with MVP. Born in Tauranga, New Zealand and fighting out of Gold Coast, Australia, Johnson is a two-weight world champion, currently the WBA bantamweight world champion and the former IBF super bantamweight world champion. She will face Metcalf in a 10-round world title showdown on the first-ever all-women’s professional boxing card at Madison Square Garden. This will be Johnson’s first bout in the United States and with a win on Friday, July 11th, she would become the first ever undisputed Australian champion in the four belt era.

Due to her pregnancy,Thorslund voluntarily relinquished her WBO Championship which was approved by the WBO and she requested and received the approval of the WBC to be designated as Champion in Recess. The now-vacant unified belts will remain on the line in addition to Johnson’s WBA and Metcalf’s IBF bantamweight titles, providing Johnson vs. Metcalf the opportunity to now battle for the undisputed crown at 118 lbs. on Friday, July 11. Upon her return to the ring Thorslund may request to be designated mandatory challenger to ensure she has the opportunity to challenge for the belts once she is ready.

“Life can be such a roller coaster, especially as a female boxer. I was really looking forward to this fight—the biggest moment of my career,” said Dina Thorslund. “Recently I found out I was pregnant, a curve I hadn’t expected, but a joyous one. Even though the decision was easy, the athlete in me is sad, as I SO wanted to stand in that ring and make history on Friday, July 11. But I’ll be back! The fire that MVP has lit in me only burns even stronger, and when I do step back in the ring, there will be another little person that I can fight for and be a role model for. I plan to show my child that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough for it. Thank you to MVP, my sponsors, friends, family – your support and encouragement touches me deeply and only motivates me more. I hope all the boxers have a fantastic evening. I will be cheering from the sidelines, and I can only encourage the rest of the world to either take the trip to Madison Square Garden and experience the magic, or to tune in to watch history being made, live on Netflix.”

“It’s a dream come true to fight at Madison Square Garden!” said Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson. “This feels like a true ‘pinch me’ moment, being part of an all-women’s card headlined by the incredible Amanda Serrano vs Katie Taylor. Not only will I be defending my title, but I’ll also become the undisputed champion! I’m truly looking forward to this next chapter—being part of Most Valuable Promotions, who are paving the way and shaping the future of women’s boxing. The magnitude of this moment isn’t lost on me, and I’m ready to rise to it.”

“I’m about to make history as the first undisputed bantamweight champion — and I’m doing it from Dallas, Texas,” said Shurretta Metcalf. “Nothing in my career has come easy, but every fight, every sacrifice led to this moment. I was built for this. My time is now, and I will rise and conquer. MVP is the best promoter in the game, and together, we’re making legacy happen. This isn’t just a fight — this is a statement.”

“We are thrilled for Dina on the new addition to her family and send her our heartfelt congratulations,” said MVP co-founders Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul. “She’s a champion inside and outside the ring, and we fully support her decision to step away at this time. At MVP, our athletes are family, and there will always be a place for Dina on our roster whenever she’s ready to return. In the meantime, we’re excited to welcome Australia’s own Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson to MVP as she steps in to face Shurretta Metcalf for the title of Undisputed with every belt in the 118 lbs. division on the line. All of Australia should be tuning in to see if Neekz can become the first Aussie Undisputed champion, male or female, in the four-belt era of boxing. Thank you to the WBO and WBC for their stewardship in this process. Taylor vs. Serrano 3 represents fighters from Ireland, Puerto Rico, US, UK, Australia, Canada, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico, and will see the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, with 9 current world champions competing for a combined 21 belts, making history in boxing and as the first all-women’s card at MSG, live globally on Netflix.”

Johnson vs. Metcalf join a massively decorated card of women’s stars, topped by the trilogy megafight rematch of Ireland’s pound-for-pound great, undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion MVP’s Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs). In the co-main event, MVP’s reigning undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) will face MVP’s undefeated WBA Interim world champion, Spain’s Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO), in a 10-round undisputed super featherweight championship fight contested at 130 lbs. Also on the main card, MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney (10-0) will face Mexico’s WBC super bantamweight world champion Yamileth “Yeimi” Mercado (24-3, 5 KOs) in a women’s unified championship fight at 122 lbs. Rounding out the main card is a highly anticipated super middleweight world title unification bout between MVP’s IBF champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall  (13-1, 10 KOs) and MVP’s WBO champion Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (14-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-round fight at 168 lbs.

On the preliminary card, MVP’s newly signed former undisputed champion and current WBC interim super lightweight champion Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (20-1, 8 KOs) will face Canada’s Jessica “The Cobra” Camara (14-4-1, 3 KOs) in a 10-round WBC interim title bout at 140 lbs, while MVP’s Somali-British boxer and activist Ramla Ali (9-2, 2 KOs) meets Brazil’s Lila Furtado (11-2, 2 KOs) in an 8-round super bantamweight fight at 122 lbs. Also featured will be MVP’s two-time Canadian Olympian and standout middleweight Tamm Thibeault (2-0, 1 KO), fighting under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds in an 8-round bout against top contender Mary Casamassa (6-0, 2 KOs) at 160 lbs.

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix. 

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

ost Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced that IBF super middleweight world champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall will take on WBO super middleweight world champion Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green in a highly anticipated 10 round, 168lbs world title unification bout on the main card of MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy megafight, joining the first all-women’s card in Madison Square Garden history on Friday, July 11, streaming live globally to 300+ million subscribers on Netflix. The bout marks the culmination of years of rivalry between Marshall and Green, both now signed under MVP’s women’s banner, rounding out MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 main card, consisting entirely of women’s unified and undisputed championship fights.

On the preliminary card will be MVP’s new signee, former undisputed champion and current WBC interim world champion Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (20-1, 8 KOs) will face Canada’s Jessica “The Cobra” Camara (14-4-1, 3 KOs) in a 10-round women’s WBC interim super lightweight championship bout at 140lbs. Rounding out the card will be MVP’s multi-talented Somali-British boxer, activist, and high fashion model Ramla Ali (9-2, 2 KO) vs. Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Lila Furtado (11-2, 2 KOs) in an 8-round super bantamweight bout at 122lbs. MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 will now feature five of the top ten and three of the top four women’s pound-for-pound fighters in the world on Boxrec. 

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IBF and Ring Magazine super middleweight world champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) is a two-weight world champion, formerly the undisputed super middleweight world champion in 2023 at 168lbs and WBO middleweight champion from 2020 to 2022 at 160lbs. Before turning pro, Marshall made history as Britain’s first-ever female amateur world champion in 2012, handing Claressa Shields the only defeat of her career on her way to the gold. In October 2022, she headlined the first-ever all-female boxing card in the UK against Claressa Shields, attracting a record-breaking audience of over two million viewers, the largest live TV audience for a women’s sporting event in Sky Sports history. Following the bout, Marshall moved up to super middleweight at 168 lbs, defeating Franchón Crews-Dezurn in July 2023 to become the undisputed super middleweight world champion. 

“Defending my IBF and Ring Magazine belt in a unification fight with Shadasia Green, on an all-women’s card such as this, is a great way to start my new journey with MVP,” said Savannah Marshall. “There are so many great women on one show at the iconic Madison Square Garden, and I’m beaming that I can play my part in it. Cannot wait for Friday, July 11th!”

MVP’s super middleweight powerhouse Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (14-1, 11 KOs) makes her third world title fight appearance against Savannah Marshall on Friday, July 11. Green, the former standout college basketball star and Team USA boxing silver medalist from Patterson, NJ, joined MVP in January 2023. Shortly after, Green defeated former unified world champion Elin Cederroos with a vicious sixth-round TKO, marking the first and only time Cederroos was ever stopped in her career. Headlining the preliminary card of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in November 2024, Green defeated Melinda Watpool to become MVP’s first homegrown champion and the new WBO world champion at 168lbs.

“I am really excited about fighting Savannah Marshall, who has accomplished a lot in the sport. We are two hard-punching world champions who will put everything on the line,” said Shadasia Green. “I’m looking forward to putting on a great show, and I’m certain that Marshall will bring the best out of me on Friday, July 11.“

Former undisputed super lightweight champion at 140lbs and current WBC interim world super lightweight champion Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (20-1, 8 KOs) is one of the most recognized names in women’s boxing. Cameron made her pro boxing debut in May 2017 and earned her first title honors in December 2017, her fifth pro fight, winning the IBO 135lb lightweight world title by stoppage. In 2020, Cameron moved up to 140lbs to contend for the then-vacant WBC super lightweight world title, defeating Adriana Dos Santos Araujo to become a two-division champion. Cameron unified her titles against Mary McGee in October 2021, earning a UD win to add the IBF and Ring Magazine titles to her WBC hardware. In November 2022, Cameron defeated Jessica McCaskill to become the undisputed super lightweight champion at 140 lbs. Cameron’s undisputed reign came to head against Ireland’s Katie Taylor in May 2023, when she successfully defended her undisputed crown. The win set the stage for the pair’s rematch in November 2023, which resulted in a majority decision for Taylor. Cameron returned to the ring in July 2024, defeating Elhem Mekhaled to secure the WBC interim super lightweight title at 140lbs, which she defended in November 2024 and now will defend again on Friday, July 11. Cameron is currently ESPN’s #4 and Boxrec’s #8 pound-for–pound women’s boxer in the world, resides in Northampton, England and trains under Stephen Smith.

“To box at Madison Square Garden in New York is a dream come true for me, and the fact that I’m facing a good opponent will bring out the best in me,” said Chantelle Cameron. “Friday, July 11 is a huge night of female boxing from MVP and I’m honoured to be part of it.”

Jessica “The Cobra” Camara (14-4-1, 3 KOs) is a 5’6” Canadian professional boxer born in Cambridge, Ontario. Before turning pro, Camara’s distinguished amateur career saw her earn titles at the 2014 United Golden Gloves, the 2015 Canadian Amateur Elite Championships, and the 2016 Brampton Cup before winning her pro debut in March 2017against Heidy Martinez. Camara’s career highlights include a significant win against former world champion Heather Hardy in May 2021 and a closely contested split decision loss to Kali Reis in November 2021 for the WBA, IBO, and vacant WBO super lightweight titles. Camara captured the WBA lightweight Gold title in April 2024 by defeating the previously unbeaten Choi Hyun-mi in South Korea. She most recently fought to a technical draw against WBC and IBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois.

“Friday, July 11 is a historic night for women’s boxing, and I’m grateful to be part of it,” said Jessica “The Cobra” Camara. “Sharing the ring with a champion like Chantelle Cameron is an honor. I’m locked in, focused, and ready to leave it all in the ring.”

Ramla Ali (9-2, 2 KO) is a 35-year-old Somali-British professional boxer, philanthropist, high-fashion model, and social activist. Born in Somalia, Ali and her family fled the country following the loss of her brother in a grenade attack and civil unrest. At age 12, she took up boxing in secret to overcome bullying and obesity, becoming the first Muslim woman to win national amateur boxing titles in England in 2015 and 2016 before making history as the first female boxer to represent Somalia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She made her pro debut in October 2020, winning the vacant IBF Intercontinental title at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2023 in just her 8th pro fight before winning the WBA International super bantamweight title in a hard-fought rematch against Mexico’s Julissa Alejandra Guzman later that year. A passionate advocate for women’s rights and women in boxing, Ali established the Somali Boxing Federation in Mogadishu, Somalia. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the fight for women’s equality, Ali was one of twelve extraordinary leaders named among TIME’s 2023 Women of the Year.

“I’m thrilled to announce my return to the ring against Lila Furtado under the MVP banner,” said Ramla Ali. “After taking time to refine my skills and recalibrate my approach, I feel stronger and more focused than ever. This past year away from competition has been challenging but necessary—it’s reignited the fire that first drew me to boxing. Working with John Ryder and Tony Simms has completely transformed my approach to the sport, and their combined expertise has helped me develop as a fighter. Furtado is an extremely worthy opponent with impressive skills, but with my new training team behind me, I’m ready to demonstrate the evolution in my game. MVP has created an incredible platform for women’s boxing, and I’m honored to be part of this movement. July 11th at Madison Square Garden isn’t just my comeback fight—it’s a statement that I’m here to keep my place among the elite.”

Lila Furtado (11-2, 2 KOs) is a former three-time Brazilian super bantamweight champion at 122lbs from Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Furtado’s impressive resume glitters with notable victories including defeating Paola Pamela Benavidez to win the vacant WBC Latino super bantamweight title in June 2022 and the UBO World Title against Bestalia Sanchez in April 2023. Most recently, Furtado defeated Gisele Libanio by unanimous decision in December 2024.

“I’m very grateful for this opportunity—we see all the exposure MVP is providing for female fighters and they have shown they are the home for the elite female boxers across the globe,” said Lila Furtado. “I’m training very hard for this fight with Ramla, as I know this fight can give me the keys to more opportunities with MVP. I’m training with world-level fighters in Brazil, preparing very hard. I’m excited to have the opportunity, and I will give everything to get this victory for myself, but also for my country. Above all, I am excited to be involved in a great fight on the biggest stage.”

“This is the most ambitious and historic card MVP has ever delivered—a stacked lineup of elite women’s championship fights on the most iconic stage in combat sports, Madison Square Garden, live on Netflix,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “The card features an unprecedented level of global talent, including three of the top four and five of the top ten pound for pound fighters in the world. That’s like having Canelo, Gervonta, Crawford, Inoue and Uysk on the same card – well, we have it for the women and it’s going to be incredible. With five world title fights—three unified and two undisputed—Friday, July 11 will not only be a defining night for MVP as the leader in women’s boxing, but a pivotal moment for the sport as a whole.”

Marshall vs. Green, Cameron vs. Camara, and Ali vs. Furtado join a massively decorated card of women’s stars, topped by the trilogy megafight rematch of Ireland’s pound-for-pound great, undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs). In the co-main event, MVP’s reigning undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) will face undefeated WBA Interim world champion, Spain’s Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO), a 10-round undisputed super featherweight championship fight contested at 130 lbs. Also on the main card, MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney (10-0) will face Mexico’s WBC super bantamweight world champion Yamileth “Yeimi” Mercado (24-3, 5 KOs) in a women’s unified championship fight at 122 lbs. 

On the preliminary card, MVP’s Danish two-weight world champion, reigning unified bantamweight world champion, and Boxrec’s #1 pound-for-pound female boxer Dina Thorslund (23-0, 9 KOs) will take on MVP’s IBF bantamweight world champion Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs) in a 10-round women’s world title unification bout contested at 118 lbs. Also on the preliminary card will be MVP’s two-time Canadian Olympian, amateur world champion, and standout middleweight Tamm Thibeault (2-0, 1 KO), continuing to fight every bout in her pro career under equal rules to men, three-minute rounds, in an 8 round bout against the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF’s #1 contender Mary Casamassa (6-0, 2 KOs), contested at 160 lbs.

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix. 

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Savannah Marshall

IBF and Ring Magazine super middleweight world champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) is a two-weight world champion, formerly the undisputed super middleweight world champion in 2023 at 168lbs and WBO middleweight champion from 2020 to 2022 at 160lbs. Marshall began her boxing journey at age 12 before making history as Britain’s first-ever female amateur world champion at the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in 2012, handing Claressa Shields the only defeat of her career on her way to the gold, sparking one of boxing’s most talked-about rivalries. Marshall went on to compete for Team Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics before winning gold again at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and returning to represent the UK at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Following her impressive amateur career, Marshall turned professional in 2017, making her debut against Sydney LeBlanc on the high-profile undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor in Las Vegas. In October 2020, she captured the WBO middleweight world title with a dominant TKO victory over Hannah Rankin, handing her fellow Brit the only stoppage defeat of her career. Marshall successfully defended her title three times, winning every bout with a knockout finish before at last meeting Claressa Shields in the ring in October 2022. The bout headlined the first-ever all-female boxing card in the United Kingdom, attracting a record-breaking audience of over two million viewers on Sky Sports, the largest live TV audience for a women’s sporting event in Sky Sports history. Despite a valiant effort, Marshall lost by decision to Shields. Following the bout, Marshall moved up to the super middleweight division at 168 lbs to face Franchón Crews-Dezurn in July 2023 and became the undisputed super middleweight world champion. In 2024, Marshall also made her MMA debut in the PFL, continuing to prove her combat sports dominance as she won by first-round TKO. Marshall resides in Hartlepool, England and trains under renowned boxing coach Peter Fury.

About Shadasia Green

MVP’s super middleweight powerhouse Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (14-1, 11 KOs) makes her third world title fight appearance against Savannah Marshall on the main card of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 on Friday, July 11. Green, the former standout college basketball star and Team USA boxing silver medalist, joined MVP in January 2023 after a trailblazing start to her professional career. Shortly after, Green defeated the former unified world champion Elin Cederroos with a vicious sixth-round TKO, marking the first and only time Cederroos was ever stopped in her career. Green’s bout against Olivia Curry in August 2023 led to a resounding unanimous decision victory as part of the Paul-Diaz undercard. Green rose to #1 ranking in the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF ahead of her women’s championship fight against former undisputed and now-WBC super middleweight champion Franchon-Crews Dezurn for the WBC world and WBA Interim titles. The bout resulted in a disappointing decision loss for Green, who returned to the ring in July 2024 to prove her status as a title contender, earning a unanimous decision win over Canada’s Natasha Spence. Following her win, the Patterson, NJ native Green once again rose to the WBO’s #1 contender at super middleweight. Headlining the preliminary card of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in November 2024, Green earned her second shot at a world title, this time for the WBO super middleweight championship against Melinda Watpool. Green earned a decision win in the bout, becoming MVP’s first homegrown champion and the new WBO world champion at 168 lbs.

About Chantelle Cameron

Former undisputed super lightweight champion at 140lbs and current WBC interim world super lightweight champion Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (20-1, 8 KOs) is one of the most-recognized names in women’s boxing. Born in Northampton, UK, the 33-year-old began her combat sports career in kickboxing at the age of 10 and later muay thai at age 16 after being inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and films featuring prominent movie star and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. Throughout her amateur career she boasted an undefeated record with titles across kickboxing before taking up boxing at age 18, immediately showing her potential by winning silver at the 2010 EU Championships in Hungary and bronze at the 2011 EU Championships in Poland. Cameron made her professional debut in boxing in May 2017 with a sound defeat of Karina Kopinska, launching her meteoric rise in the sport. In just her fifth professional fight in December 2017, Cameron earned her first title honors, securing the then-vacant IBO lightweight world title by stoppage over Viviane Obenauf. In 2020, Cameron moved up to contend for the then-vacant WBC super lightweight world title, soundly dismantling Adriana Dos Santos Araujo by unanimous decision to become a two-division champion. Following a successful first defense, Cameron unified her titles against Mary McGee in October 2021, earning a unanimous decision win to add the IBF and Ring Magazine titles to her WBC super lightweight hardware. Just over a year later in November 2022, Cameron successfully defeated Jessica McCaskill to become the undisputed super lightweight champion at 140 lbs. Cameron’s undisputed reign came to head as she sparked her rivalry with Ireland’s Katie Taylor in May 2023 and the pair faced down on Taylor’s home soil in Dublin. Cameron came away with a majority decision victory, successfully defending her undisputed crown and setting the stage for the pair’s rematch in November, another hard-fought battle resulting in a majority decision for Taylor. Cameron returned to the ring in July 2024 with her sights still set on the super lightweight division, defeating Elhem Mekhaled to secure the WBC interim super lightweight title. Cameron most recently defended her title in November 2024 against Patricia Berghult, taking home another unanimous decision win. Cameron, currently ESPN’s #4 and Boxrec’s #8 pound-for–pound women’s boxer in the world, resides in Northampton, England and trains under Stephen Smith.

About Jessica Camara

Jessica “The Cobra” Camara (14-4-1, 3 KOs) is a Canadian professional boxer from Cambridge, Ontario. Standing 5 feet 6 inches tall with a 67-inch reach, she competes in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions, employing an orthodox fighting style. Before turning pro, Camara’s distinguished amateur career saw her earn titles at the 2014 United Golden Gloves, the 2015 Canadian Amateur Elite Championships, and the 2016 Brampton Cup before making her pro debut in March 2017 and earning a unanimous decision victory over Heidy Martinez. Camara’s career highlights include a significant win against former world champion Heather Hardy in May 2021 and a closely contested split decision loss to Kali Reis in November 2021 for the WBA, IBO, and vacant WBO female light welterweight titles. Camara captured the WBA female lightweight Gold title in April 2024 by defeating the previously unbeaten Choi Hyun-mi in South Korea and most recently fought to a technical draw against WBC and IBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois in January 2025. The bout was halted due to an accidental clash of heads, causing a cut to Camara’s left eye. Outside the ring, Camara is married to fellow boxer Erika Jeanette Hernandez. The two met during their 2017 bout in Ontario, where Camara won by unanimous decision. Despite the language barrier—Camara speaks English and Portuguese, while Hernandez speaks Spanish—they connected through social media, using translation tools to communicate. They were married in September 2019 and live in Montreal. Camara continues to be a prominent figure in women’s boxing, known for her resilience, skill, and inspiring journey both inside and outside the ring.

About Ramla Ali

Ramla Ali (9-2, 2 KO) is a 35-year-old Somali-British professional boxer, philanthropist, high-fashion model, and social activist with a law degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Born in Somalia, Ali and her family fled the country in the 1990s following the loss of her brother in a grenade attack and civil unrest. At age 12, she took up boxing in secret to overcome bullying and obesity, building an exceptional amateur career and becoming the first Muslim woman to win national amateur boxing titles in England in 2015 and 2016. With over 88 amateur fights under her belt, including 50 representing Somalia, Ali became the first female boxer to represent Somalia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She made her pro debut in October 2020, quickly climbing the ranks to win the vacant IBF Intercontinental title at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2023 in just her 8th pro fight, before winning the WBA International super bantamweight title in a hard-fought rematch against Mexico’s Julissa Alejandra Guzman later that year. A deeply passionate advocate for women’s rights and women in boxing, Ali established the Somali Boxing Federation in Mogadishu, Somalia, and founded The Sisters Club in 2018, a charity providing free access to sports and coaching qualifications for over 10,000 women annually from ethnic and religious minorities and those affected by domestic violence. Ali, who also serves as a global ambassador for UNICEF, Cartier, and One & Only, released her debut novel Not Without A Fight in 2021, and her life story has been developed into a biopic, In the Shadows, set to release in Fall 2025. A highly successful model, Ali has also graced the covers of British Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, and collaborated with top brands like Moncler, Burberry, Cartier, and Nike. She has also brought fashion inside the ring with standout custom fight kits designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, and Daniel Lee for Burberry. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the fight for women’s equality, Ali was one of twelve extraordinary leaders named among TIME’s 2023 Women of the Year.

About Lila Furtado

Lila Furtado (11-2, 2 KOs) is a former 3 time Brazilian Super Bantamweight Champion from Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Furtado’s impressive resume is glittered with notable victories, including defeating Paola Pamela Benavidez to win the vacant World Boxing Council Latino Super Bantamweight title in June 2022 and the UBO World Title in April 2023 against Bestalia Sanchez. In addition to this, Furtado is known for her impressive displays in the UK, where she stepped up in weight class to fight Raven Chapman in August 2023 and Olympian Kariss Artingstall in January 2024. The fight with Artingstall notably ended with a scorecard of 77-75, with controversy spoiling the fight due to an illegal shot after the bell, damaging Lila’s hopes of causing an upset. Most recently, Furtado defeated Gisele Libanio by unanimous decision in December 2024 and will return to the ring to further cement her status as one of Brazil’s most dominant female fighters.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

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NEW YORK, NY – April 9, 2025 –? Today at the The Theater at MSG in New York, Ireland’s undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) and boxing trailblazer and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) met face-to-face to preview their highly-anticipated Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix trilogy bout where they’ll headline a historic all women’s card. The fight will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Friday, July 11 from Madison Square Garden. All tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. 

In the co-main event at the first-ever all women’s professional boxing card at MSG, MVP’s reigning undisputed 130 lb super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring to face undefeated WBA Interim world champion, Spain’s Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO). In a 10-round undisputed super featherweight championship fight contested at 130 lbs, the co-main event, Baumgardner vs. Miranda, will air live on Netflix as MVP continues its commitment to elevating women in the sport.

In today’s press conference hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, Taylor, Serrano, Baumgardner, Miranda and Jake Paul himself had plenty to say about the upcoming fight. Additional participants included Ellie Scotney vs. Yamileth Mercado, MVP’s Dina Thorslund vs. Shuretta Metcalf and Tamm Thibeault vs. Mary Casamassa. Earlier today, Most Valuable Promotions announced that Scotney, Metcalf and Miranda are the company’s latest signees.

Amanda Serrano Quotes

On What This Trilogy Means Listen, this is truly a great opportunity, not just for Katie and I, but for all these incredible women up here right now. This is a great opportunity for all of them to shine and they’re going to do that come Friday night, July 11th, and I’m just honored to be part of MVP for how they’re helping women in sports, how they giving us our biggest payday, how they giving us the biggest spotlight on the biggest platform, Netflix on the biggest stage at MSG. I’m truly honored to be a part of this night and yeah, I’m going to win. 

On What Needs to be Different This Time To answer your question as well, this trilogy is granted because I feel like I won this fight. Clearly. I think the world, the millions of people who were watching on Netflix, felt like I won this fight. Nonetheless, Katie Taylor is a great champion and I can’t wait to share the ring with her. Once again, the third time’s a charm for us here in New York. It’s a full circle coming back to New York and I’m just excited. I just have to be smart. I’m bringing in new people to my team and we have three months to go at it and train really hard and just tying up those loose ends.

On The Decision Not To Have This Fight Be 12-3-Minute Rounds Listen, well we shook on it. If you can roll the tapes, we shook on it. She didn’t agree when we went to sign the contract. I believe women can do it, we are capable of doing it as you saw and WBC said no, so I had to give up one of my babies. I worked hard for that belt—I worked hard for all my belts. They decided they weren’t going to go with it, so I had to give it up. I had to go with what I believed in and I believed in the 12 threes. So if that’s her choice then that’s her choice, but I believe that women should get the recognition and the equality that the men get. 

On Unfinished Business This is called unfinished business for a reason. Come July 11th, I will finish that business and become victorious and then Katie can do what she wants to do. 

On the Fight of the Night We are going to go out there and we are going to put it all on the line, this fight. So you are going to see who’s the true champion come July 11th. We both want it just as much as each other. I’m going to work hard. She’s going to work hard. She has to prove to everybody and to herself that she beat me, convincingly. Both those fights. And I need to go out there and prove to those judges like, come on. What are you watching? So it’s going to be a great fight between both of us. We’re not going to disappoint the fans. And like she said the fans are going to be the winners come July 11th, but not just for this fight, but this whole card up here. And I’m going to tell you right now, Ariel, the fight of the night is up for grabs. You don’t know which one of these fights will be wearing that crown come July 11th. 

Katie Taylor Quotes

On If She Still Believes She Won Taylor vs. Serrano 2 Yes, of course I won. It was an amazing fight. We’ve had two of the best fights in the history of boxing. Two very, very close fights, but I think that the margins at the top are always very tiny, but I did come out as the deserved winner. I just thank God the judges saw my favor as well. I just think this is an amazing event regardless. This is insane. Looking back at my whole career, this is the proudest moment of my whole career right now. Headlining this show—an all female card. Thanks so much to MVP for this amazing opportunity, not just for an all-female card, but a top-quality all-female card. This is one of the best women’s sporting events in history. What a privilege it is to be headlining with a great champion in Amanda Serrano. This is incredible. 

On the First Trilogy in the Female Fight Game This is still the biggest fight in boxing right now. As far as I know, this is the first trilogy in the female fight game, so we’re creating history once more. The first two fights were absolutely epic, two of the most exciting fights of the year, and I’m pretty sure number three is going to deliver again. I just want to be involved in the biggest fights possible, and I just want to continue to create history in my sport. This is another legacy-building fight for myself and Amanda. I am 2-0 against Amanda, but I just want to prove myself once more—and what an amazing opportunity that I have on July 11th.

On Amanda needing this fight and on 3-minute rounds in women’s boxing I am 2-0 here and I’m in the driver’s seat. That’s only right at the end of the day. Amanda needs this fight a lot more than I do. I have a long history of big fights against big names and a line of people queued up to fight me for the payday. You need this fight a lot more than I do, Amanda. You know that. At the end of the day, I think the point of [you fighting] three-minute rounds was to prove to people that you get more knockouts. How many knockouts did you get in your 12 three-minute rounds? Zero.

On This Potentially Being Her Last Fight I guess you can ask me that question after July 11th, but I feel great right now. I feel fresh right now and I just can’t believe we’re in this position where we are headlining an all female fight card in MSG. This is the greatest moment in our career. It’s amazing.

On Amanda’s Opinions About The Fight I mean she’s got her own opinions about the fight as well, but she has to respect the decisions. If you look at those fights, you can clearly see that I won those two fights. It’s insane. It’s ridiculous really. It’s really, really insane that she thinks she won those fights. 

Jake Paul Quotes

On Where He Is Today and Meeting Amanda Serrano I’m beyond grateful to be on this stage today as I look back to where I was and where we are. I moved to Los Angeles when I was 16, made a bunch of money before I was 20. I thought I was the king of the world, but in many ways I was on a destructive, downward spiral. I made many mistakes that I still am judged for today, but those errors made me who I am today. Boxing found me five years ago where I made my professional debut. That night I fell in love with the sport. Amazingly at that event, unknowingly, was when I met Amanda Serrano, who I didn’t know of but who was already a decorated multi-division champion and was fighting on the same card as me except off of TV, which is insane. 

On The Priorities of MVP and His Message to all the Fighters When Nakisa and I started MVP three and a half years ago, we had three priorities. One: to be fighter first. Two: to give young boxers an opportunity. And three: to elevate women’s boxing to the forefront of the sport. Every decision we have made since has been driven by those priorities and here we are, the second ever boxing event on Netflix, headlined by two of the greatest athletes in boxing history and stacked with the best fighters in the world. Every fight on this main card will either be an undisputed or unified championship, insane, and to all of the amazing fighters on this stage, you have earned this spot. This is your moment. This is your time to show the world what we are all about. 

On This Being The Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Show To Katie Taylor, we may be on opposite sides, opposite teams, but we are on the same team. The side of goodness, the side of giving back, the side of God. You are a great champion and I appreciate having the opportunity to work with you again. To the goat, Amanda Serrano, you are the heart and soul of MVP. You are the warrior that the world watched last November fight through the cuts. You are the greatest Puerto Rican champion of all time and the leader of equality and above all, you’re an amazing human being who deserves every bit of success. When the bell rings on Friday, July 11th from MSG Live on Netflix, Amanda Serrano will become the highest paid female athlete in the history of all sports. Highest pay day for an event tournament match. 

On Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s Upcoming Fight Taylor vs Serrano, one and two were two of the best fights in sports history and the trilogy will be even better. You do not want to miss this. The world will be watching. 

Alycia Baumgardner Quotes

On Her Career and Women in Boxing For my career, this is just amazing to see. I’m happy to see women’s sports grow. I’m happy to see the sport that I love, boxing, grow.

On Amanda And Katie’s Impact On Women’s Boxing Amanda and Katie have proven more than once why women belong and why we will continue to break barriers and continue building the sport of boxing.

Jennifer Miranda Quote

On the Key to Defeating Alycia Baumgardner She is a grand champion because she’s achieved a lot, I have to fight with all my heart like I’ve always done. I’ve broken down many walls and achieved many impossible goals, even coming here, and I know what to do. I know what the path is and I’m going for it, training hard and continuing step by step as we always do. With a clear objective to win and win all those belts, just as she has done. Now, it’s my turn.

Ellie Scotney Quote

On Choosing to Join MVP Why would you not choose MVP? I just feel like the movement they’re going with in women’s boxing, you know? I’m sitting as a unified world champion, but I feel like the world has yet to see who I am and I feel like these are the people, these are the platforms and I’m so ready to announce myself.

Yamileth Mercado Quote

On Looking Ahead After Her Fight Against Amanda Serrano Now [facing Scotney], I am definitely in my category. On that occasion, I moved up to the division to fight Amanda. Now, I have [proved] myself as a champion in the super bantamweight [division]. I have eight defenses of my WBC title and, well, for the first time, I have the opportunity [to unify my title against another super bantamweight champion]. 

Dina Thorslund Quotes

On Showing The World Why She’s the Best Female Fighter I’m a small girl, from a small country, from a small town. I’m not a big talker and I’m not a big Instagramer or YouTuber, so this stage is my time to show why I’m the number one and I cannot wait. 

Shurretta Metcalf Quotes

On How Far She Has Come As A Fighter I’ve come very far. I’ve literally started from the bottom and where I’m from, I’m my city’s hero. I give people the inspiration just to keep going because I started from the bottom, now I’m here. I’m a world champion. I’m Dallas’ first female world champion.

Tamm Thibeault Quote

On How Far She Has Come as a Fighter I had a really long amateur career and obviously we all know it’s boxing. Things happen, but it was for the better because today and on July 11th, when I get in that ring, I’m there to fight. I’m there to be the best version of myself and that’s going to be me throughout my entire career. It doesn’t matter who’s in front of me, they’re going to get the best version of me and I’m going to do everything that’s possible in and out of the gym to do that.

Mary Casamassa Quotes

On Preparing For Her Upcoming Match Against Tamm Thibeault I don’t put too much into it. I’m expecting the absolute best from Tamm. I mean having gone 10 rounds I think that will certainly help me, but I’m not going to put everything on that. I’m still going to train like she’s the absolute best in the world. 

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About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

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Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced that MVP’s newest signee, England’s unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney (10-0) will face Mexico’s WBC super bantamweight world champion Yamileth “Yeimi” Mercado (24-3, 5 KOs) on the main card of the highly anticipated Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy mega-event. This historic MVP event will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million subscribers on Friday, July 11 from Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. Scotney vs. Mercado, a matchup between ESPN’s #1 and #2 super bantamweights in the world and Boxrec’s #12 and #15 pound-for-pound fighters, will be a 10-round unified super bantamweight championship fight contested at 122 lbs. They join the first-ever all women’s professional boxing card at the iconic Madison Square Garden, streaming live globally on Netflix. The main event will feature Ireland’s pound-for-pound great, undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs). In the co-main event, MVP’s reigning undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) will face undefeated WBA Interim world champion, Spain’s Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO), a 10-round undisputed super featherweight championship fight contested at 130 lbs.

Headlining the preliminary card will be MVP’s Danish two-weight world champion, reigning unified bantamweight world champion and Boxrec’s #1 pound-for-pound female boxer Dina Thorslund (23-0, 9 KOs) vs. MVP’s IBF bantamweight world champion Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs) in a 10-round women’s world title unification bout contested at 118 lbs. Also joining the preliminary card will be MVP’s two-time Canadian Olympian, amateur world champion, and standout middleweight Tamm Thibeault (2-0, 1 KO), continuing to fight every bout in her pro career under equal rules to men, three-minute rounds, in an 8 round bout against the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF’s #1 contender Mary Casamassa (6-0, 2 KOs), contested at 160 lbs. Six of the top 15 pound-for-pound female fighters in the world on Boxrec, including four of the top 10, are currently represented as part of MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 all-women’s card. 

Scotney, Mercado, Thorslund, Metcalf, Thibeault, and Casamassa will each participate in MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Baumgardner vs. Miranda kickoff press conference on Wednesday, April 9 at 6pm at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Media can apply for credentials HERE. Tickets for Taylor vs. Serrano 3 are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. 

MVP’s newest signee, unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (10-0) is one of the fastest-rising stars in women’s boxing, having turned pro after a decorated amateur career and quickly racking up dominant wins en route to unifying the 122 lb division. The 27-year-old undefeated London native, now ranked #1 at super bantamweight by ESPN and #15 pound-for-pound by Boxrec, holds the IBF, WBO, IBO, and Ring Magazine titles.

“What MVP is doing for women’s boxing is changing the game, and I’m proud to be part of it,” said Ellie Scotney. “Fighting on the main card of Taylor vs. Serrano 3 at Madison Square Garden, live on Netflix—in another unification fight —is a massive moment in my career but it is one I know I am ready for. Yamileth Mercado might be the longest reigning champion in our division right now, but on July the 11th I’ll be showing why I’m the number one at 122lbs and moving one step closer to becoming the undisputed champion. Sharing this card with inspirations like Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano makes this even more meaningful and I want to leave my own mark on a special night. My whole career has been based in the UK, but I’m ready to make a statement on the biggest of stages and show the world what I can do.”

WBC super bantamweight world champion Yamileth “Yeimi” Mercado (24-3, 5 KOs) is the longest-reigning titleholder in the division, having defended her belt eight times since winning it in 2019 on home soil in Chihuahua, Mexico. Ranked #2 at 122 lbs by ESPN and #12 pound-for-pound by Boxrec, the 27-year-old will now face undefeated unified champion Ellie Scotney in a high-stakes unification bout on Friday, July 11.

“I am very excited to unify titles with Ellie Scotney and raise my WBC belt for my country, Mexico, and my home in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua on MVP’s card at Madison Square Garden and in front of the world on Netflix,” said Yamileth Mercado. “This fight will be a war, and we will continue to demonstrate that women’s boxing brings a guarantee of both spectacle and boxing quality on Friday, July 11. Viva Mexico!”

MVP’s undefeated Dina Thorslund (23-0, 9 KOs) is a two-division world champion, unified bantamweight world champion and Denmark’s most accomplished boxer, with a national record 12 straight world title fights. Thorslund holds the unified WBC and WBO bantamweight titles and looks to extend her dominance in what will be her 14th world championship bout. She is currently ranked the #1 pound-for-pound women’s boxer in the world by Boxrec—ahead of Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Gabriela Fundora, Claressa Shields, and others—and also holds the #5 spot on Ring Magazine’s list and #10 on ESPN’s.

“I am thrilled to be making my MVP debut on the Taylor-Serrano 3 card. Just as this historic night will celebrate the close of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s once-in-a-lifetime rivalry, so too will it be a celebration of some of the most decorated women’s champions in boxing on this all-women’s card,” said Dina Thorslund. “I know my opponent will bring her very best competition to the ring on Friday, July 11, but I look forward to making Denmark proud as I successfully defend my WBC and WBO titles and become the new IBF world champion. Thank you to Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul for this opportunity to show my talent to the world from Madison Square Garden.”

IBF bantamweight world champion and new MVP signee Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs) is a single mother and former underground fighter from Dallas who turned pro in 2016 and captured her first world title at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in 2024. A relentless force both inside and outside the ring, Metcalf juggles boxing with raising two sons, running a boutique and salon, bartending, personal training, and launching her own activewear line, Elite Essence.

“I’m excited to be fighting Dina Thorslund for the unified title on MVP’s all-women’s card on Friday, July 11,” said Shurretta Metcalf. “She is a very worthy opponent and I have nothing but respect for her. I’m going to bring my A-game to MSG in July!”

MVP’s rising Canadian star Tamm Thibeault (2-0, 1 KO) is a two-time Olympian, and current #5-ranked WBA and WBO middleweight contender who has competed under equal rules to men with three-minute rounds across her pro career. The 6-foot southpaw from Quebec also holds gold medals from the IBA World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Pan Am Games, speaks French, English, and Spanish, and continues her pro ascent while earning a Master’s degree in urban planning and training at Sheffield’s Steel City Gym.

“I’m incredibly honored to be part of MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3, surrounded by inspirations and champions, with the opportunity to showcase women’s boxing and make history on such a massive stage,” said Tamm Thibeault. “Facing a tough competitor like Mary Casamassa is a challenge I’m ready for, and I’m going to prove that women can thrive under the same rules as men. Competing in three-minute rounds is an important step for equality in the sport, and I’m excited to fight for it on Friday, July 11 at Madison Square Garden.”

Undefeated middleweight and super middleweight contender Mary Casamassa (6-0, 1 KO) is currently the #1 WBC and IBF contender at 160 lbs and the #1 WBA and WBO contender at 168 lbs, as well as Ring Magazine’s #4 contender at 168 lbs. The Puerto Rican-American southpaw from Pittsburgh is a former Pennsylvania Golden Gloves standout and earned her engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh while launching her pro career. Casamassa trains out of Jack’s Boxing Gym under retired police officer Jack Mook.

“Thank you to my team, Jake Paul, Nakisa Bidarian, and the MVP team for the wonderful opportunity to showcase my abilities at this great venue in one of the greatest cities in the world,” said Mary Casamassa. “I’m a quiet person, but I love to compete and let my hands do the talking.  I can’t wait to show everyone and especially the beloved Puerto Rican community in New York what I can do!”

“Taylor vs. Serrano 3 headlines an unprecedented lineup of world title fights, with every fight on our main card to be an undisputed or unified women’s world championship fight. This is the most stacked women’s boxing card in history, bringing together six of the top fifteen pound-for-pound female fighters—including four of the top ten—on Boxrec,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “We are also committed to bringing another global event to fans, with stars from the US, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Spain, England, Mexico, and Canada so far represented on this card. MVP’s Ellie Scotney vs. Yamileth Mercado represent the best in the world at 122 lbs, alongside another clash of champions between MVP signees Dina Thorslund and Shuretta Metcalf and our very own Tamm Thibeault continuing to fight for equality in the sport. Friday, July 11 will be the most valuable night in women’s boxing history at Madison Square Garden, live globally on Netflix.”

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix. 

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About Ellie Scotney

MVP’s newest signee, unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (10-0) first broke into the boxing scene at the amateur level. Her shining amateur stint saw the London prospect win the 2017 Elite national amateur title at 57kg and the English Title at Youth level – having entered after only four amateur bouts. Scotney was in serious contention for a Great Britain Olympic qualifying place for Tokyo 2020 before deciding to leave the program to pursue her pro career. She moved 1-0 with a spiteful and impressive six round decision win over Bec Connolly on her debut before winning by decision over Mailys Gangloff in her second pro outing. Scotney then won her first fight out of Shane McGuigan’s gym in October 2021, beating Eva Cantos 79-73 at the O2 Arena. Continuing her rise, she went on to defeat the defending European super bantamweight champion Mary Romero in just her sixth pro fight on the undercard of Katie Taylor-Helen Carabajal a year later. In her next fight, Scotney earned her first shot at world title honors, contesting Cherneka Johnson for the IBF world super bantamweight title at Wembley Arena. The bout was initially planned for the Katie Taylor-Chantelle Cameron undercard in early 2023, but was postponed until June 2023. Scotney displayed a career-best performance that night, dethroning Johnson by unanimous decision to become the new IBF world champion at super bantamweight. Scotney successfully defended her IBF world title against Spain’s Laura Griffa in September 2023 before unifying the 122lb division and adding the WBO and Ring Magazine titles to her collection in a unanimous decision over then-undefeated 18-0 WBO champion Segolene Lefebvre. Scotney most recently continued to consolidate the super bantamweight world titles in her January 2025 bout against former IBO World Champion Mea Motu. Scotney again eased to a UD victory over the 20-0 Motu, adding the New Zealand fighter’s IBO hardware to her WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine titles. The 27-year-old is currently Boxrec’s #15 pound-for-pound fighter and is ranked the #1 super bantamweight in the world by ESPN.

About Yamileth Mercado

Mexican WBC super bantamweight world champion Yamileth “Yeimi” Mercado (24-3, 5 KOs) is currently the longest-reigning titleholder with the most defenses in the women’s super bantamweight division. Born in Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, the 27-year-old has been a world champion since age 21 and has successfully defended her title eight times. Mercado made her professional debut in July 2014 at the age of 16 and won her first seven consecutive fights. She lost her undefeated record in her eighth bout while competing for the WBC Fecombox super bantamweight title against the more experienced Jessica Arreguín. Mercado then secured five consecutive victories before earning her first shot at the WBC super bantamweight world championship against Fatuma Zarika in Kenya in September 2018, which Zarika won by split decision. Despite the setback, the determined Mercado became the WBC International Champion in her next bout, defeating former world champion Alys Sánchez. She successfully defended the title one time before earning her next shot at world honors with a rematch against Zarika in November 2019, this time on Mercado’s home soil in Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, where she claimed the world title with a unanimous decision victory in front of her home fans. Since earning the WBC belt, Mercado has successfully defended her super bantamweight world title against Alejandra Julissa Guzmán, Angélica Rascón, Isis Vargas, Mariana “Barbie” Juárez, Kudakwashe Chiwandire, Paulette Valenzuela, Linda Laura Lecca, and Ramla Ali. Her only defeat during this period came in August 2021 when she challenged seven-division champion Amanda Serrano for the WBO and WBC featherweight world titles, losing by decision. Mercado, ESPN’s #2 super bantamweight and Boxrec’s #12 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, has spent a total of 199 rounds in the ring to date and will now aim to unify her WBC title against the undefeated WBF, IBF, IBO, and Ring Magazine title holder Ellie Scotney over 10 rounds on the main card of Taylor vs. Serrano 3. 

About Dina Thorslund

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, MVP’s unified bantamweight world champion and two-division champion Dina Thorslund (23-0, 9 KOs) started her boxing journey at the age of 14. She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a member of the Danish national team before turning professional in 2015 and winning her debut bout vs. Petra Podráská with a commanding technical knockout. In January 2017, she captured her first honors at super bantamweight, winning the vacant WBC Youth title with a unanimous decision victory over Xenia Jorneac, before capturing the WBC Interim title with a win over Hall of Famer Alicia Ashley in early 2018. Later that year, Thorslund got her first shot at a world title, handily defeating Jessica Arreguin Munoz to become the WBO super bantamweight world champion. Thorslund successfully defended her title three times at super bantamweight before moving down to the bantamweight division to contest for the then-vacant WBO title. In June 2021, Thorslund became a two-division world champion and the new WBO bantamweight world champion with a decisive victory over Jasseth Noriega. In September 2023, Thorslund unified the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles with a dominant win over Yulihan Luna Avila and has successfully defended her bantamweight hardware three times since. With a flawless professional record, the undefeated Thorslund has fought in 13 world title bouts to date, setting a Danish record with 12 consecutive world championship fights. She is currently ranked the #1 pound-for-pound women’s boxer in the world by Boxrec ahead of Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Gabriela Fundora, Claressa Shields, and others, and is Ring Magazine’s #5 and ESPN’s #10 pound-for-pound talent. The 31-year-old Thorslund resides in Struer, Denmark, trains under Thomas Madsen, and is managed by Lee Eaton.

About Shurretta Metcalf

MVP’s new signee Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs), the current IBF bantamweight champion, has had to fight—both inside and outside the ring—all of her life. Born in Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas, Shurretta grew up in a low-income area with her two younger siblings. Her mother worked hard for the Dallas School District and Shurretta never knew her father. A talented student, she was a standout basketball player and also excelled at track and field. She had her first son at 20 years old and her second son two years later. The single mom did a variety of jobs to survive and raise her two boys, the oldest of whom is autistic. To make money, Shurretta turned to underground boxing in 2012 and fought over 100 fights, sometimes fighting as often as twice a week. In 2016 she turned pro and hasn’t stopped moving forward since—winning her first world title in October 2024 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden with a unanimous decision against then-IBF champion Miyo Yoshida. Outside her boxing career, the industrious Metcalf owns and runs a boutique and salon, works as a personal trainer, and has a mobile bartending business. She is also launching her own line of workout clothes called Elite Essence.

About Tamm Thibeault

MVP’s standout Canadian signee Tamm Thibeault (2-0, 1 KO) is currently the #5-ranked WBA and WBO middleweight contender. Originally from Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada, Thibeault began her boxing journey at the age of nine, inspired by seeing her father, a former CFL player, knock out an opponent during a Provincial boxing tournament. Following in his footsteps, she took up boxing at age 12 and was inspired to compete for Canada while watching the first women’s Olympic boxing competition during the 2012 London Olympics. The 28-year-old middleweight, a southpaw standing 6 feet tall, forged an outstanding career in the amateur ranks. A two-time Olympian, Thibeault made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where she advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s 75kg (165lb) event, matching Canada’s best-ever Olympic result in any women’s boxing event. She went undefeated until she returned to the Paris Olympics in 2024, earning gold medals at the 2022 IBA Amateur World Championship, the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 Pan Am Games. Thibeault, who speaks French, English, and Spanish, recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from Concordia University in 2023, which she earned over seven years while competing. She currently lives in Sheffield, England, where she is earning a one-year Master’s degree in urban design and urban planning while training at the renowned Steel City Gym. Thibeault made her pro debut while competing under men’s rules, three-minute rounds, on the main card of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 10 in December 2024, defeating Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence. She returned to the ring in March 2025 as part of MVP’s first ever event in Canada, Most Valuable Prospects 11, where she again competed under men’s rules with three-minute rounds against former US National Golden Gloves champion Sonya Dreiling. Thibeault won by knockout in the final second of the first round, proving again the impact of women competing with equal rules to men. Thibeault now will enter her third pro fight continuing to compete under equal rules over 8, three-minute rounds on Friday, July 11 against #1 contender Mary Casamassa.

About Mary Casamassa

Puerto Rican-American Mary Casamassa (6-0, 1 KO) grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With multiple brothers in the military who having boxed as amateurs, Mary grew up tough, excelling in sports and academics. Prior to becoming a boxer, she was a standout basketball player, playing through her senior year of high school at Aquinas Academy in Pittsburgh. She began boxing at the age of 15 competing in the 2018 Pennsylvania State Golden Gloves championship before deciding to turn pro while finishing her engineering degree at the University of Pittsburgh. The southpaw made her professional debut in May 2022 defeating her opponent by clear-cut unanimous decision. Two months later, she earned her first stoppage finish, shutting down LeAnn O’Malley by third round TKO. Casamassa then stepped up to face Scotland’s then-undefeated Christianne Fahey, winning by split decision. Initially fighting four and six-round bouts, Casamassa stepped up in March 2024 to her first 10-round championship fight, earning a unanimous decision over Canadian veteran and former World Champion Olivia Gerula for the W.I.B.A 168-lb world title, as well as a unanimous decision over Brazil’s Olympic bronze medalist and IBF #5 and Ring Magazine #4 middleweight Adriana Dos Santos Araujo for the W.I.B.A. 160-lb world title. Casamassa’s performances raised her to the #1 contender by each of the four major sanctioning bodies, with the WBC and IBF ranking her #1 at 160 lbs and the WBA and WBO ranking her at #1 at 168 lbs, as well as rising to Ring Magazine’s #4 contender at 168 lbs. Casamassa trains under retired police officer Jack Mook out of Jack’s Boxing Gym in Pittsburgh.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced that MVP’s reigning undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring to face undefeated WBA Interim world champion, Spain’s Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO) in the co-main event of the highly anticipated Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 trilogy bout. Baumgardner vs. Miranda, a 10-round undisputed super featherweight championship fight contested at 130 lbs, will co-headline the first-ever all women’s professional boxing card at the iconic venue, airing live on Netflix as MVP continues its commitment to elevating women in the sport. This historic MVP event will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million subscribers on Friday, July 11 from Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. 

Alycia Baumgardner and Jennifer Miranda will be in attendance at MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 kickoff press conference on Wednesday, April 9 at 6pm at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. All media wishing to attend the press conference must apply for media credentials HERE. Presale begins on Tuesday, April 8 at 12pm ET. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 9 at 12pm ET. Pre-sale ticket signups are available here.

MVP’s new signee, reigning undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) is one of the most electrifying superstars in boxing today and one of the most dominant athletes in the sport. Born in Fremont, Ohio, and of German, Korean, and African-American descent, she has built a career defined by power, precision, and resilience. Her success is fueled not only by her relentless work ethic but also by her deep faith, which guides her journey both in and out of the ring. Baumgardner turned professional in 2017, making an immediate impact with a first-round TKO victory. In November 2021, she shocked the boxing world by knocking out Terri Harper in Sheffield, England, to claim the WBC and IBO World Titles. She continued her rise, securing wins over Edith Matthysse and Mikaela Mayer in October 2022, adding the WBO and IBF belts to her collection. In February 2023, she became undisputed, defeating Elhem Mekhaled in New York to claim the WBA title. In July 2023, Baumgardner avenged her only career loss with a dominant win over Christina Linardatou in Detroit, successfully defending her undisputed crown. She returned in September 2024 against Delfine Persoon, scoring an early knockdown before an accidental clash of heads led to a no-contest ruling. Outside the ring, Baumgardner is breaking barriers for women, proving that skill, strength, and marketability can coexist at the highest level. Her faith remains at the center of everything she does, keeping her grounded and focused on the bigger picture. With an unshakable mindset and a purpose greater than herself, she continues to push the sport forward, building a legacy that extends far beyond the championship belts. Known for her explosive power, technical skill, and relentless determination, Baumgardner has been calling for big fights against the sport’s elite, and her upcoming 10-round undisputed title defense against Miranda on Friday, July 11 now promises to deliver just that.

“I came to MVP for moments like this—high stakes, global stage, and the chance to show the world who I really am,” said Alycia Baumgardner. “Amanda and Katie have done incredible things for women’s boxing, and it’s an honor to share the card with them. But I didn’t come to stand beside greatness—I came to be it. This night, this spotlight—it’s mine. Jennifer Miranda, I hope you’re ready—because I’m the one they warn you about. The pretty face with bad intentions. When that bell rings, it’s not personal, but it is going to hurt. My belts are staying with me. And still.”

WBA Interim world champion Jennifer Miranda (12-0, 1 KO) is undefeated so far in her pro career, currently ranked by Boxrec as the #3 featherweight in the world. She started boxing at age 23 while at university, quickly proving herself worthy of a spot on the Spanish national team. In her amateur career, she became a nine-time consecutive Spanish national champion, won multiple international titles, and represented Spain at high-level competitions, ranking among the top nine in the world, establishing herself as a pioneer of women’s boxing in Spain. Miranda then made her professional debut in 2018, quickly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with, competing for the then-vacant Spanish featherweight title in just her second pro fight. She defeated Jessica Sanchez by unanimous decision and successfully defended the title against Vanesa Caballero in 2019, becoming the first woman in history to defend the Spanish national title. Miranda became the WBA’s Gold champion before stepping up to face Panamanian Teresa Almengor in her most recent professional October 2024, coming away victorious with a unanimous decision and becoming the new WBA interim world champion in her sixth title fight out of her twelve pro fights to date. Alongside boxing, Miranda has completed two bachelor’s degrees and two master’s degrees including an MBA, and is currently pursuing another degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Miranda is also an accomplished actress who is best known for her role as ‘Arteche’ in Netflix’s global smash-hit series Money Heist. The 38-year old trains out of The Boxer Club in Madrid, Spain with coach Javier Pardo, and is managed by Sergio Pérez.

“MVP is leading the charge in elevating women’s boxing, and I am grateful to be a part of this historic all-women’s event in one of the most iconic arenas in the world—Madison Square Garden,” said Jennifer Miranda. “Alycia Baumgardner is an incredible champion, but this is my opportunity to become the first ever undisputed champion from Spain and I will do so. It’s time to write my name in the history books of boxing. Undisputed.”

“Alycia Baumgardner now has the stage to show the world why she is The Most Valuable fighter in the sport,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “But Jennifer Miranda is another world-class athlete who has been waiting for the opportunity to demonstrate why she is one of the best in boxing. This is a world-class matchup between two elite athletes, and we’re thrilled to showcase it as the co-main event of this historic night. The future of women’s boxing is now, and MVP is proud to lead the charge in taking the sport to unprecedented heights. A huge thank you to Netflix and Madison Square Garden for sharing our vision and helping make this moment possible.”

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 marks the third chapter in one of boxing’s fiercest rivalries, pitting the sport’s two biggest female stars against each other once more in a women’s super lightweight undisputed championship fight contested over 10, two-minute rounds. Their first clash in April 2022 made history as the first women’s fight to headline Madison Square Garden, earning global acclaim and winning Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022. Taylor vs. Serrano was also nominated for Sports Business Journal’s Event of the Year, a testament to the global reach and power of the event. Their rematch at AT&T Stadium in November 2024, streamed on Netflix, shattered records with 74 million average viewers globally, becoming the most-watched women’s sporting event in U.S. history and was named the 2024 Women’s Fight of the Year by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Boxing Scene. Now, ESPN’s pound-for-pound #2 Taylor and #3 Serrano return to The Garden where their rivalry began, with all of Taylor’s undisputed super lightweight belts on the line again. This event, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, underscores a groundbreaking commitment to women’s boxing following Women’s History Month, not only featuring the first-ever all-women’s card in MSG history but also setting a new financial standard for female fighters with Taylor and Serrano set to receive record-breaking purses, continuing to raise the benchmark as the highest-paid female fighters of all time. 

Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix redefined sports history in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. That event shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 averaged 74 million viewers, 56 million peak concurrent views, and claimed the title of the most-watched women’s sporting event in US history with an average minute audience (AMA) of 47 million in the US. Now, MVP and Netflix bring boxing back to The Garden with Taylor vs. Serrano 3, headlining an all-women’s card that reinforces their commitment to elevating women in sports. Additional details, including the undercard, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Netflix is the premier home for great sports entertainment. From fan-favorite hits like Formula 1: Drive to Survive, UNTOLD, Quarterback, Starting 5, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and Tour de France to inspiring stories such as Beckham, Simone Biles Rising and Court of Gold, Netflix delivers unmatched sports storytelling. Later this year Netflix is set to debut America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys along with follow-docs covering SEC college football, MLB’s Boston Red Sox, and Rafael Nadal’s farewell tennis season. Netflix became the new home of WWE Raw in 2025, the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day games in 2024 (through 2026), and secured the exclusive US rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for 2027 and 2031.

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix. Fans can sign up for ticket presale HERE, which will begin on Tuesday, April 8 at 12pm ET. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, April 9 at 12pm ET.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced Taylor vs. Serrano 3, the highly anticipated trilogy bout between Ireland’s pound-for-pound great, undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs), and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs). This historic fight, an MVP event, will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million subscribers on Friday, July 11 from Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. Taylor vs. Serrano 3 headlines the first-ever all women’s professional boxing card at the iconic venue, airing live on Netflix as the MVP continues its commitment to elevating women in the sport.

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 marks the third chapter in one of boxing’s fiercest rivalries, pitting the sport’s two biggest female stars against each other once more in a women’s super lightweight undisputed championship fight contested over 10, two-minute rounds. Their first clash in April 2022 made history as the first women’s fight to headline Madison Square Garden, earning global acclaim and winning Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022. Taylor vs. Serrano was also nominated for Sports Business Journal’s Event of the Year, a testament to the global reach and power of the event. Their rematch at AT&T Stadium in November 2024, streamed on Netflix, shattered records with 74 million average viewers globally, becoming the most-watched women’s sporting event in U.S. history and was named the 2024 Women’s Fight of the Year by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Boxing Scene. Now, ESPN’s pound-for-pound #2 Taylor and #3 Serrano return to The Garden where their rivalry began, with all of Taylor’s undisputed super lightweight belts on the line again. This event, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, underscores a groundbreaking commitment to women’s boxing during Women’s History Month, not only featuring the first-ever all-women’s card in MSG history but also setting a new financial standard for female fighters with Taylor and Serrano set to receive record-breaking purses, continuing to raise the benchmark as the highest-paid female fighters of all time. Pre-sale ticket signups are available now HERE, with the official on-sale date to be announced soon.

Irish sensation Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) looks to add another remarkable chapter to her incredible boxing career as she takes on Amanda Serrano for the third time in a historic trilogy. Taylor, a Matchroom fighter and Olympic gold medalist from Bray, Ireland, defeated Serrano at a sold-out Madison Square Garden in April 2022 in a stunning fight of the year contest that saw Taylor successfully defend her then-undisputed lightweight title. The fight cemented Taylor and Serrano as the two highest-paid women in combat sports history, each earning seven-figure purses. Taylor’s reign continued as the pair faced off again in their November 2024 rematch, where she edged Serrano in a close decision again setting viewership records. Taylor first won the undisputed lightweight title at Madison Square Garden against Belgian Delfine Persoon in 2019, then became a two-weight undisputed champion in November 2023, overcoming Chantelle Cameron in a rematch of their first closely fought battle in April 2023, with both fights taking place at a sold-out 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Taylor first got her hands on world honors in her seventh pro fight, claiming the vacant WBA Lightweight title in Cardiff against Anahi Sanchez in October 2017, and has been in 18 straight world title contests since that night. Her trilogy fight with Serrano now promises to elevate women’s boxing further, headlining an all-women’s card that reflects her long-standing mission to grow the sport.

“I want to thank everyone at Matchroom, MVP and Netflix for getting the trilogy over the line and I can’t wait to headline at MSG again in July,” said Katie Taylor. “I’m 2 and 0 against Amanda but it’s obviously a very special rivalry that delivers every time we step in the ring so I think it’s only right that we have the trilogy. The atmosphere for the first fight there was amazing and I’m sure it won’t be any different this time around. The numbers that got to see the last fight in November were incredible so hopefully those people will all want to tune in for the trilogy fight as well and we can deliver another great fight.”

Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history, recognized by the Guinness World Records for the most boxing world championships won by a female in different weight classes. Serrano is Most Valuable Promotions’ first signee, who recently signed the first ever lifetime combat sports contract with MVP and will become Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives to lead the company’s efforts in identifying, signing, developing and marketing the promotion’s growing roster of female athletes post her in-ring retirement. Serrano faced off against Katie Taylor for the first time at Madison Square Garden in 2022. Following the historic bout, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud and Erika Cruz en-route to becoming the undisputed featherweight champion. She successfully defended her undisputed title in August 2023 against Heather Hardy before making history again, defeating Danila Ramos in October 2023 in the first-ever women’s unified world championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds — equal to a men’s championship fight. She threw a career-high 1,103 punches in the bout, solidifying her status as a trailblazer for gender equality in boxing. In recognition of her achievements inside and outside the ring, Serrano was named the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Female Fighter of the Year for 2023, as well as Sports Illustrated’s and Boxing Scene’s 2023 Women’s Fighter of the Year. She continued her dominance in July 2024, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Stevie Morgan in a super lightweight bout.

Serrano went on to face Katie Taylor in the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch in modern history in the co-main event of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card on Netflix in November 2024. The undisputed super lightweight title fight ended in a razor-thin decision victory for Taylor — sparking global debate and skyrocketing Serrano’s social following by over 1.2 million, making her the most-followed female boxer in the world. #Serrano also trended at #2 on X in the U.S., Brazil, Spain, and Canada post-fight, further cementing her status as a global icon. Serrano now brings her relentless power and unparalleled resume back to Madison Square Garden to command the world’s attention once again on Netflix, breaking barriers for women in combat sports and setting the stage for this historic trilogy atop an all-women’s mega-event.

“I promised my fans they would see this trilogy, and I’m incredibly grateful that we get to complete our journey where it all began — at Madison Square Garden, live on Netflix for the world to see,” said Amanda Serrano. “I’m disappointed that Katie Taylor did not keep her word and make the trilogy 12 three-minute rounds, equal to the men. This is a record-setting payday for both of us, and we owed it to the fans to honor the handshake deal we made. She didn’t. But make no mistake, every time we share the ring, it is war, and I know Friday, July 11, will be the greatest yet because I will finally get the official W I deserve. Headlining an all-female card at MSG, representing both New York and Puerto Rico, is something I never thought would be possible, and it wouldn’t be without Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, and MVP’s commitment to elevating women’s boxing. I’m proud to stand alongside all the talented women on this card, and I hope our fight inspires young girls everywhere to keep believing in themselves and never stop chasing their dreams.”

“This is more than just a fight — it’s a celebration of the unmatched talent of women in boxing,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor have already shattered barriers and inspired millions, and this trilogy fight at the iconic Madison Square Garden will be another historic step forward for women’s sports. This all-women’s card is not only a testament to how far the sport has come but also the beginning of an even greater push from MVP to elevate the next generation of female fighters. Unlike other incumbents in boxing, we have, are, and will always champion women as equals to men, treating them with supreme respect and we will never compromise on those values. Thank you to Netflix and MSG. We’re honored to bring this groundbreaking event to life and remain steadfast in our mission to build and invest in lasting opportunities for women in boxing. This event is the definition of W.”

“Taylor-Serrano 2 was not just one of the most thrilling fights I’ve ever witnessed; it also made history as the most-watched professional women’s sports event in the US,” said Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer. “At Netflix we’re proud to continue to elevate the profile of women athletes and to bring another historic event to our global audience with MVP.”

“Madison Square Garden has been home to the biggest boxing matches in history – including the ‘Fight of the Century,’ and the 2022 bout between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano,” said Joel Fisher, Executive Vice President, Marquee Events and Operations, MSG Entertainment. “We are proud to welcome these extraordinary athletes back to The World’s Most Famous Arena for another historic moment with our first-ever all-female professional boxing card.”

Netflix is the premier home for great sports entertainment. From fan-favorite hits like Formula 1: Drive to Survive, UNTOLD, Quarterback, Starting 5, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and Tour de France to inspiring stories such as Beckham, Simone Biles Rising and Court of Gold, Netflix delivers unmatched sports storytelling. Later this year Netflix is set to debut America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys along with follow-docs covering SEC college football, MLB’s Boston Red Sox, and Rafael Nadal’s farewell tennis season. Netflix became the new home of WWE Raw in 2025, the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day games in 2024 (through 2026), and secured the exclusive US rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for 2027 and 2031.

Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix redefined sports history in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. That event shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 averaged 74 million viewers, 56 million peak concurrent views, and claimed the title of the most-watched women’s sporting event in US history with an average minute audience (AMA) of 47 million in the US. Now, MVP and Netflix bring boxing back to the Garden with Taylor vs. Serrano 3, headlining an all-women’s card that reinforces their commitment to elevating women in sports. Additional details, including the undercard, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix. Fans can sign up for ticket updates HERE.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix, which became the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., the 8th most-bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

NEW YORK, NY – March 4, 2025 –  In a first-of-its-kind landmark deal, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today signed boxing legend and record-breaking seven-division world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) to a lifetime agreement. The agreement will see Serrano compete under the MVP banner for the rest of her boxing career until she retires. Post her in-ring retirement, Serrano will become the Chairwoman of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives and lead the company’s efforts in identifying, signing, developing and marketing the promotion’s growing roster of female athletes. As someone who has broken barriers throughout her career and fought for equality, Serrano will continue that mission by empowering future generations, serving as both a role model and mentor for rising female fighters.

Serrano is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history. Following in the footsteps of her sister, former world champion Cindy Serrano, Amanda turned pro in 2009, claiming her first title just over two years into her career. From 2011 to 2019, she captured world titles across seven weight divisions, earning recognition from Guinness World Records for the most boxing world championships won by a female in different weight classes. Serrano’s current featherweight reign began with a 10-round victory over Heather Hardy in 2019 to claim the WBO belt, which she has successfully defended six times since.

Jake Paul first met Amanda Serrano by chance in 2020, when she fought on the undercard of his pro debut. Impressed by her third-round stoppage win, Paul kept a close eye on Serrano’s career. When he and Nakisa Bidarian founded MVP, they made women’s boxing a core tenet of their mission. They invited Serrano to fight as Paul’s co-main event in 2021, where she received overwhelming fan support. Recognizing her talent and potential to elevate women’s boxing, Paul and Bidarian signed Serrano one month later, working to build her brand and amplify her visibility. Their goal was clear: to disrupt the status quo and bring women’s boxing to the mainstream — with Serrano leading the charge.

Serrano’s second fight after signing with MVP, against Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden in 2022, made history as the first women’s bout to headline the iconic venue. The historic clash ended in a narrow split decision in Taylor’s favor and earned global acclaim, winning Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022. The event’s impact extended beyond boxing, earning a nomination for Sports Business Journal’s Event of the Year, highlighting its worldwide reach and significance.

Following that historic bout, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud in Manchester, England, adding the Dane’s IBF title to her WBO, WBC, and IBO featherweight belts. She then cemented her legacy with a blood-soaked victory over WBA featherweight champion Erika Cruz in February 2023, becoming the undisputed featherweight champion. Serrano, the first ever undisputed champion from Puerto Rico, defended her title for the first time in August 2023, earning a decisive 10-round unanimous decision victory over Heather Hardy in a redemption bout. In October 2023, Serrano made history again, defeating Danila Ramos by unanimous decision in the first-ever women’s unified world championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds — equal to a men’s championship fight. She threw a career-high 1,103 punches in the bout, further solidifying her status as a trailblazer for gender equality in boxing. In recognition of her achievements inside and outside the ring, Serrano was named the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Female Fighter of the Year for 2023, as well as Sports Illustrated’s and Boxing Scene’s 2023 Women’s Fighter of the Year. She continued her dominance in July 2024, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Stevie Morgan in a super lightweight bout.

Serrano went on to face Katie Taylor in the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch in modern history, battling for the undisputed super lightweight championship. Taylor vs. Serrano 2 served as the co-main event of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card on Netflix in November 2024. The fight shattered records, becoming the most-watched professional women’s sports event in U.S. history, with 74 million live viewers globally, 56 million peak concurrent views, and an average minute audience (AMA) of 47 million in the U.S. The bout, named 2024 Women’s Fight of the Year by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Boxing Scene, ended in a razor-thin decision victory for Taylor — sparking global debate and skyrocketing Serrano’s social following by over 1.2 million, making her the most-followed female fighter in the world. #Serrano also trended at #2 on X in the U.S., Brazil, Spain, and Canada post-fight, further cementing her status as a global icon.

Amanda Serrano and her manager Jordan Maldonado previously entered a partnership with MVP in March 2024 to identify, sign, and develop Puerto Rican fighters with MVP. In 2024, this led to MVP’s first two events on the island and signing of three rising Puerto Rican stars, Serrano’s protegee and the #12-ranked WBA flyweight Krystal Rosado (5-0, 2 KOs), the WBA’s #11 featherweight and WBO Youth Featherweight champion Jan Paul Rivera (11-0, 6 KOs), and three-time US national boxing champion and high fashion model Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro (3-0, 3 KOs). MVP will continue spotlighting Puerto Rican talent and bringing further events and opportunities to the island. 

Serrano’s success has also made her a sought-after figure for brand partnerships. In 2024, she teamed up with Verizon’s Total Wireless ahead of Taylor vs. Serrano 2, securing her first-ever cell phone as part of the deal. That same year, she partnered with Subway Puerto Rico and joined CELSIUS’ roster of athletes, adding to a growing slate of corporate sponsorships across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including Dodge Puerto Rico and popular supermarket chain Econo. Serrano’s combined earnings from fights and endorsements have surpassed eight figures — an achievement she reached within just three years of signing with Most Valuable Promotions under the leadership of Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul. Her groundbreaking success has not only elevated her career but also paved the way for future generations of female fighters to thrive both inside and outside the ring.

“Signing this lifetime deal with MVP means I can continue fighting — not just in the ring, but for the next generation of women in combat sports,” said Amanda Serrano. “MVP has always been committed to elevating female fighters, from being the first women to headline Madison Square Garden to breaking viewership records for women’s sports or making history with 12 three-minute rounds. Together, we’ve shown the world that women deserve equal pay, equal rounds, and equal respect. I’m proud to build my legacy with MVP and excited to stay on after I retire as a fighter to deepen MVP’s impact and help create even more opportunities for women in the sport.”

“Amanda Serrano is the heart and soul of MVP. Her relentless drive, historic achievements, and passion for uplifting other fighters are everything we are looking for in both signees and as future decision makers alongside us at MVP,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Amanda has paved the way for female fighters worldwide, shattering glass ceilings and demanding equality at every step. We are so fortunate to have her as both a fighter and a trailblazer who will continue to shape the sport long after she retires from the ring. This lifetime agreement is a testament to our belief in Amanda, not just as an athlete but as a visionary leader who will help guide MVP’s future and inspire generations to come.”

“Amanda’s journey is about more than titles and accolades. It’s about breaking barriers and lifting up the next generation of fighters,” said Jordan Maldonado. “I’ve been in Amanda’s corner since the beginning as she’s fought for every opportunity, becoming the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history and the pride of Puerto Rico as their first undisputed champion. Working with MVP has transformed her career and legacy and there is no place we would rather be. MVP isn’t just a company for us, it is our family. This lifetime agreement ensures Amanda can create those same opportunities for women around the world, long after she hangs up the gloves.”

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions, @JakePaul and @Serranosisters or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions, @JakePaul, and @serranosisters.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last six global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Perry match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

NEW YORK, NY – December 13, 2024 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced today that two-time Canadian Olympian and amateur world champion Tammara “Tamm” Thibeault will be the newest signee to MVP’s growing roster of world-class fighters. Thibeault joins MVP just ahead of her highly-anticipated pro debut against fellow Canadian and the #10 WBA-ranked middleweight, Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence (8-6, 6 KOs). Thibeault, a passionate advocate for gender equality in the sport, is making a powerful statement from the opening bell of her professional career as the first female boxer in history to compete in a pro debut under men’s rules—four three-minute rounds—in a middleweight / 160 lbs bout against Spence. The bout will open the main card of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 10 on Friday, December 13 in Orlando, FL, available globally as part of the DAZN subscription package, with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter. Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano, and fellow Canadian signee Lucas Bahdi will be in attendance to support Thibeault and fellow MVP star Wanna Walton.  



Originally from Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada, Thibeault began her boxing journey at the age of nine, inspired by seeing her father, a former CFL athlete who took up boxing in his offseason, knock out an opponent during a Provincial tournament. Following in his footsteps, she took up boxing at age 12 and was inspired to compete for Canada while watching the first women’s Olympic boxing competition at the 2012 London Olympics. Since then, the 27-year-old middleweight, a southpaw standing 6 feet tall, has forged an outstanding career in the amateur ranks. A two-time Olympian, Thibeault made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where she advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s 75kg (165lb) event, matching Canada’s best-ever Olympic result in any women’s boxing event. She went undefeated until she returned to the Paris Olympics in 2024, earning gold medals at the 2022 IBA Amateur World Championship, the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 Pan Am Games. Thibeault, who speaks French, English, and Spanish, recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from Concordia University in 2023, which she earned over seven years while competing. She currently lives in Sheffield, England, where she is earning a one-year Master’s degree in urban design and urban planning while training at the renowned Steel City Gym. She is now poised to embark on the next chapter of her career, setting a new precedent in the pro ranks as the first female boxer in history to make a pro debut while competing under men’s rules, three-minute rounds, on the main card of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 10. 



“I am beyond excited to be part of Most Valuable Promotions,” said Tamm Thibeault. “The moment has come to start a new adventure, and I truly believe that with MVP, I will have the opportunity to bring something great to women’s professional boxing. Amanda Serrano has been an incredible inspiration, championing women’s choice in this sport, and I’m proud to follow her example by competing under men’s rules—with three-minute rounds—against Natasha Spence in my pro debut today. This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait to start this amazing journey!” 



“I’m thrilled to welcome another strong female fighter in Tamm Thibeault to the MVP family,” said Amanda Serrano. “Tamm’s impressive accomplishments at the amateur level speak volumes about her talent and potential, and I’m confident she’s destined to become a future superstar. Most importantly, she shares our vision to uplift female fighters and show the world that women deserve recognition, a platform, and equal opportunity in this sport. By stepping into the ring to compete with three-minute rounds in her first pro fight, Tamm is making a bold statement on equality and setting a powerful example for the next generation of women in boxing. Change is coming.”



"Tamm Thibeault has the skills inside and outside the ring to ensure she has a long and successful boxing career," said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. "As a two-time Canadian Olympian and amateur world champion, Tamm has already proven herself as one of the sport's brightest rising stars. Her decision to compete under men’s rules in her professional debut is a groundbreaking moment, and we’re honored to support her as she sets a new standard for what’s possible in women’s boxing. The anticipation for her pro debut on Most Valuable Prospects 10 tonight is just the beginning, and we’re excited to see her continue inspiring athletes worldwide and showcasing her talents in an MVP event in Canada in 2025.



Thibeault joins MVP’s elite roster of superstar athletes and up-and-coming stars including international superstar Jake “El Gallo” Paul, boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano, prolific top boxing prospect H2O Sylve, MVP’s first homegrown champion, the new WBO Super Middleweight Champion, Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green, multi-talented megastar Javon “Wanna” Walton, India’s most successful professional boxer Neeraj Goyat, and top-ranked lightweight “Prince” Lucas Bahdi. 



Founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, MVP aims to give athletes creative control, and aims to identify, grow, and maximize return for its talent partners and events. Together, Paul and Bidarian have architected Jake Paul’s meteoric rise in combat sports. In 2021, MVP signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, who has since achieved historic milestones, including becoming Puerto Rico’s first-ever undisputed champion and competing in the first unified women’s championship fight contested over 12 three-minute rounds—the men’s championship standard—held in October 2023. Her previous historic clash against Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden in 2022 earned recognition as Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year, The Ring’s Event of the Year, and was further nominated for Event of the Year by Sports Business Journal. The event marked a pivotal point in women’s sports history as the first time women have headlined a main event at the world-renowned venue in New York City. 



MVP’s recent collaboration with Netflix broke records with the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson mega-event, which is now the most-streamed sporting event ever, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams globally, with 38 million in the U.S. The event drew an average minute audience (AMA) of 108 million live viewers globally, which grew to 125 million (Live+1) over the weekend. Co-headlining the historic card, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in U.S. history, with an AMA of 47 million viewers domestically and 74 million globally. The event also ranked as the #1 title on Netflix in 78 countries, including the U.S., UK, Brazil, and India, and trended as the #1 topic worldwide on X during the event. Joe Hand Promotions reported that over 1 million viewers watched from 6,000 bars and restaurants in the U.S., breaking commercial distribution records.



For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions, @JakePaul, and @TammThibeault or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions, @JakePaul, and @tammthibeault.

 

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

Most Valuable Promotions was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. Since inception MVP has consistently produced the biggest combat sports pay-per-view events. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. The company signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, recently earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which is the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.