BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) MVPW-06 UK vs. USA took place on Saturday, August 29, at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England, delivering an action-packed night of championship boxing live on Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the US. Headlined by the UK’s Chantelle Cameron (23-1, 8 KOs), who became the new unified WBA, WBC and WBO super welterweight world champion with a career-best performance and unanimous decision victory (97-93 x2, 96-94) over MVP’s and USA’s Mikaela Mayer (22-3, 5 KOs), the event also saw MVP and London’s Caroline Dubois (14-0-1, 5 KOs) successfully defend her unified WBC and WBO lightweight world titles with a dominant unanimous decision victory (99-90 x2, 98-91) over the USA’s Amelia Moore (4-1, 1 KO). Additionally, MVP and the UK’s three-division world champion Terri Harper (17-3-2, 7 KOs) delivered a dominant second-round TKO victory over MVP and the USA’s Miranda Reyes (9-4-1, 3 KOs), stopping Reyes at 0:47 of the round to establish herself as a top contender at 140 lbs as she continues her pursuit of a world championship in a fourth weight division. 

The evening marked the five-year anniversary of Most Valuable Promotions following the company’s inception in 2021 and saw Team UK defeat Team USA 4-1 across the main card. Harper earned a £10,000 MVP Performance of the Night bonus and the £5,000 OOOSCH Moment of the Night bonus, while Reina Tellez and Jessica Barry split an additional £10,000 Performance of the Night bonus following their hard-fought 10-round battle. Also, Dubois, Harper, Barry and Tysie Gallagher each earned an additional £5,000 for Team UK’s victory in the UK vs. USA competition.

At the press conference following the fights, MVP co-founders Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, MVP’s Head of Boxing Mike Leanardi, Cameron, Dubois, and Harper had much to discuss following the historic night of boxing in Birmingham. For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions.

JAKE PAUL QUOTES:

On MVP’s impact on women’s boxing:

I’ve always loved, you know, the women and Amanda Serrano. That’s where it really started. It’s grown into something that will forever be remembered. It’s a testament to self-belief and knowing what you’re capable of. 

On MVP’s growth:

They didn’t think I’d be a promoter. They didn’t think we were taking this seriously, and here we are as arguably the biggest promotion, at least the best at throwing the biggest events in the sport of boxing. 

On MVP’s last five years:

Five years ago, our first event to now…we attribute it all to the fans, all of the people that have followed along the whole entire time, and the MVP team who work so hard on a consistent basis. We just love outworking people, doing things differently, and shaking the sport up. I’m just excited to see where we’ll be in five years.

On continuing to expand women’s boxing supporters:

We’ll just continue to grow and build out that fan base. When you put on good events like this, this is when people start to come and show up more and more. So what it’s all about for us is growth. 

On whether Alycia Baumgarnder is scared of facing Caroline Dubois:

Alycia [Baumgarnder] is not scared of anyone. We’re sitting there talking about what she’s going to do when they fight. So, I know it’s going to happen, and Alycia [Baumgarnder] has to get through November 8th, and then we can have those discussions. I think it’s funny when fans or critics say that certain people in fighting are scared of someone. It’s like they’re fucking fighters. They’re not scared. This is what they do for a living. 

NAKISA BIDARIAN QUOTES:

On five years of MVP:

We’re excited that women’s boxing has gotten to this point as we today [August 29, 2026] hit our fifth year of inception.  MVP was started August 29th of 2021 when this young man [Jake Paul] headlined our first-ever event, a Showtime pay-per-view, which was an incredible event on its own. 

On MVPW-06: 

Fast forward 5 years later… to be here tonight in Birmingham with Sky Sports and ESPN in the US and see those two incredible warriors and Chantelle [Cameron] and Mikaela [Mayer] go toe-to-toe every second, every minute of every round means we’ve done something right, and women’s boxing is here to stay. MVPW is only going to grow from here.

On MVPW-06’s main card:

Everybody came out, showed out. That main card was exciting from beginning to end.

On Team UK’s dominant performance at MVPW-06:

Obviously, the UK won in dominant fashion, but I really want to recognize Reina Tellez and Jessica Barry for their performance. They’ll be getting a performance bonus. 

On Terri Harper:

Katie Taylor, one of the goats, not the GOAT, but one of the goats, has her final fight. So, that 140 division becomes wide open, and Terri Harper just became a real contender in that division again. 

On Chantelle Cameron:

You have to tip your hat to Chantelle Cameron. She needs to get more recognition. People need to give her her props, her respect. She’s an unbelievable fighter.

On MVPW-06’s viewership: 

The truth is more people saw Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron fight tonight than the other fight because that’s on pay-per-view behind a paywall, and we’re on Sky Sports here [in the UK] and ESPN 2 and ESPN+in the US. So, we feel like we gave our fighters a great platform to showcase their abilities.

On MVP’s marketing: 

Platform, positioning, and push. That’s what we’re doing with these athletes, and we’re going to continue to invest in them. This is a long-term play, but from day one, we’ve told the world and represented that these are some of the best fighters, and ESPN agrees, Sky agrees, and fans from time to time have agreed with big events. Sometimes fans need a little bit more convincing on women’s boxing, but we’re here to stay. These athletes are showing you the reason that you need to show up to these events.

On MVP’s partnership with Sky Sports:

I think we have a great partnership with them. It’s the best platform in the UK from our perspective for sports, and we’re thrilled to grow this relationship. 

On MVP’s dominance in women’s combat sports:

We have a leadership position in women that we’re only going to triple down on. The reality is there are two maybe three fighters in the world that are not a part of our brand that prohibit us from being the 100% reference point for the sport. So, that’s a position we’re going to protect and grow. 

MIKE LEANARDI (HEAD OF BOXING, MVP) QUOTES

On Terri Harper:

So, as Nakisa [Bidarian] alluded to earlier, something that we’ve been speaking about with Terri [Harper] and her team is going up to super lightweight for an opportunity for Terri [Harper] to become a four-weight world champion. Don’t have to tell you all. It’s a very rare thing. I think super lightweight looked pretty good on you tonight, Terri.

CHANTELLE CAMERON QUOTES:

On her performance:

I think that probably was one of my best performances. I think obviously I need to watch it back, but I did get a bit silly in there. I think emotions, my energy, I just switched off a bit, and I shouldn’t have done that because I ended up getting cut. I was having fun, and I enjoyed it. That’s what boxing is about. Go in there, have fun, and get the wins.

On the terms of her future rematch vs. Mayer:

Hopefully, if we’re going to do this rematch, we’re going to do three-minute rounds. This fight was on Mikaela’s [Mayer’s] terms. She wanted the twos. She wanted the weight. She wanted to have her name first, which was absolutely fine because we’re going to get into that. If it was on her terms, I think now the rematch we’ve got to do the three-minute rounds. If we’ve got to vacate the WBC, which hopefully, if the WBC can come to terms with three-minute rounds, then we can put that on, but I’m going to speak to my team, Mike [Leanardi], Nakisa [Bidarian], and I would like to fight for three-minute rounds. If that means vacating the WBC again, I don’t mind doing that.

On enjoying her bout vs. Mayer:

I hope everyone enjoyed the fight. I really enjoyed it.

On her preparation for the bout:

I’m dedicated when I’m in the gym, and I do everything I’m told. I just had to go in there and enjoy it. That’s what I did.

On Mayer’s performance:

I was feeling her energy that she didn’t want to be there. I do think she did start coming on in the end rounds, but I could feel that she didn’t want to be in there. She knew that she was in with the wrong girl, and she knew that I was just going to outclass her all night, and I was going to beat her up, and I did that.

On where this win ranks amongst her best wins:

I’m going to say it’s my best win.

On becoming unified for the second time:

To become unified again for the second time is pretty special.

On Mayer:

I did genuinely really respect her, and I was a fan of her, but the way she’s carried on, I just think she’s made a bit of a fool of herself and egged me. I was looking at her before the bell rang and I just thought I really am gonna beat you up and smash your head in if I’m honest.

On Mayer’s strength:

So the way I realized that she’s not as strong as me was because she was trying to like badge me and push me, but I was going nowhere, and I wasn’t really trying. I thought a bit embarrassing for you. So, I knew that when we were going to go into the fight tonight, she wasn’t going to be pushing me back. I’ll just box her head off.

On her attitude during fight week:

I say it all the time, talk is cheap. I think the way I did act this week was probably out of character because I don’t like to like go on like that. I think it’s a bit foolish, but she [Mikaela Mayer] did. She pushed the wrong buttons.

On potentially fighting in the US:

I wouldn’t mind a little trip to the USA.

CAROLINE DUBOIS QUOTES

On figuring out Moore’s plan in the ring:

I felt like I figured her out from the first round. I felt like I knew what she was going to do. I’m not someone who’s going to come out and throw a million and one punches. 

On Moore’s performance:

I felt like she was a lot tougher than what I expected. She came to win, and she tried her hardest, but at the end of the day, it’s not about being the toughest; it’s about being the most skillful. And that’s what I was tonight.

On where she ranks Moore amongst her past opponents:

I think that Amelia [Moore] is maybe not as technically sound as Terri Harper, but I think she’s braver. I think she has more heart, so I would probably rank her as the highest.

On implementing her training in the ring:

I want to go back and watch this fight, but I hope that I was able to show what we worked on a little bit and the development. 

On women fighting two-minute rounds:

It’s a shame that women only fight two-minute rounds because we’re not able to build as much, but I feel like I build as the fight goes on. 

On wanting to fight Stephanie Han next:

Nakisa [Bidarian] flew me out earlier this year to watch Stephanie [Han] fight against Holly Holm. I went to the press conference afterwards. I wasn’t afraid to come to the press conference, and I called her out openly there and then. She promised me, we shook hands on it, that this is the fight that’s going to happen, and I intend to hold her to that. I want to fight Stephanie Han next.

On Alycia Baumgardner:

She’s [Alycia Baumgardner] tried as hard as she can to dismiss me and make it seem like I’m not on her level, but I am. I’m the world champion, and she’s [Alycia Baumgardner] moving up to my division. I think that this is the biggest fight in women’s boxing. 

On Baumgardner vs. Turhan:

I hope that she [Alycia Baumgardner] wins against Elif [Nur Turhan], but you never know; maybe it’s Elif [Nur Turhan] who wins, and it’ll be me and her facing off for undisputed. So, let’s not try and overlook Elif [Nur Turhan]. 

TERRI HARPER QUOTES:

On what she wants for her future:

I think I just want it all to be fair. Legacy, big fights, world titles, and just to enjoy what I do.

On her performance vs. Miranda Reyes:

It was just a punch perfect performance for me. I think I just got into the flow straight away from the first bell.

On following her game plan:

I think the game plan worked perfectly, and it went much better than I anticipated.

On fighting at 140 lbs:

I think that performance tonight shows how 140 feels. Obviously I have to cut for the weight and be on a strict diet and stuff, but it’s a lot more comfortable to make, and I feel big and strong and I refueled good after yesterday’s weigh-in. 

On who she’ll fight next:

Whatever fight is offered to me, I want to take. 

On her plans for the future:

I think for me, I’ll just sit back, enjoy this win, and wait for MVP to tell me who I fight next.

On wanting to fight in the US:

I’ve boxed in Sheffield all my life, and a dream of mine is to box in the US. So whatever fight I could have in the US, I would appreciate that.

On the highs and lows of boxing:

Boxing’s tough. It’s a tough sport. I won’t lie, there’s probably about 50 times this camp where I think, right, I’m done. I’m retiring. I needed that performance tonight. I needed that win. It’s pushed me back up, and it’s all part of the sport, the highs and the lows. I love it.

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.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27, 2026 – Today at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) hosted the back-to-back MVPW-07 Kickoff Press Conference and MVPW-06 UK vs. USA fight week press conference, bringing together stars from two upcoming championship cards as MVP continues a historic stretch of boxing events showcasing the sport’s most elite fighters across the UK and US.

Taking the stage ahead of Saturday night’s MVPW-06 UK vs. USA were MVP’s American unified WBA and WBC champion and ESPN’s #7 pound-for-pound fighter Mikaela Mayer (22-2, 5 KOs) and MVP and the UK’s WBO champion and ESPN’s #5 pound-for-pound fighter Chantelle Cameron (22-1, 8 KOs), who will meet in a 10-round title unification main event at 154lbs. Also participating were MVP and London’s unified WBC and WBO lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois (13-0-1, 5 KOs) and the USA’s WBO #5 contender, two-time national champion and reigning NABF lightweight champion Amelia Moore (4-0, 1 KO), who will meet in the 10-round co-main event at 135lbs, along with MVP’s Reina Tellez (13-1-1, 5 KOs), Jessica Barry (10-1, 2 KOs), MVP’s Terri Harper (16-3-2, 6 KOs), MVP’s Miranda Reyes (9-3-1, 3 KOs), MVP’s Tysie Gallagher (10-2), and Brandi Robinson (5-0, 1 KO).

The press conference also officially kicked off MVPW-07, set for Sunday, November 8 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. MVP’s unified super featherweight world champion Alycia Baumgardner (18-1, 7 KOs) came face-to-face with MVP’s newest signee, Turkey’s undefeated IBF lightweight world champion Elif Nur Turhan (14-0, 8 KOs), ahead of their 10-round championship main event contested with three-minute rounds for Turhan’s IBF lightweight world title. Baumgardner will step up to 135lbs as she seeks to become a two-division world champion. MVPW-07 co-main event fighters also took the stage as MVP’s reigning WBC featherweight world champion Tiara Brown (21-0, 11 KOs) met MVP’s former undisputed champion Ellie Scotney (12-0). Brown will defend her WBC featherweight world title over 10 rounds at 126lbs against Scotney, who moves up in weight seeking to become a two-division world champion.

See below for quotes from today’s MVPW-06 UK vs. USA and MVPW-07 Double Kickoff Press Conference. For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions.

MVPW-06 UK VS. USA

MIKAELA MAYER QUOTES

On wanting big fights:

I’m in that stage of my career where these are the only type of fights that I really want. I think [Chantelle] Cameron feels the same way. 

On her and Cameron’s boxing careers: 

We’ve had a lot of ups and a few downs, but it’s great that we both always wanted to continue to fight the best.

On Cameron’s fighting style:  

I can just do more. I think that you can look at Chantelle Cameron and her style, and it’s very straightforward. You know what she’s going to do. 

On her plan for Saturday night:

When I go in there this weekend, I’m going to start quick, start fast, start from round one, not let anything get away from me, and not leave it in the hands of the judges because you can’t always trust the judges.

On her goals for Saturday night’s bout:

I’m just ready to go in there and box her up, prove everyone who thinks she’s going to win wrong, and make my team proud. 

CHANTELLE CAMERON QUOTES

On preparing to face Mayer: 

I’m doing everything that’s been asked of me, and I think I’m in the prime actually. I think obviously I’ve had a few ups and downs, but I’m in a good place.

On blocking out outside noise: 

As long as I know that I’m winning my fights and I’m doing what I want to do and what I’m set out to do, everything else is just noise.

On wanting to fight Mayer: 

I think Mikaela [Mayer] is very good and that’s why I’ve always wanted this fight. I think she’s brilliant and I’m actually a fan of hers. Even though I’m coming up against her, I’d watch Mikaela [Mayer] and enjoy her fights. That’s why I want to fight her, because I want to fight the best.

On having compatible fighting styles with Mayer: 

I think our styles just gel for a really good fight.

On her final message to Mayer:

Let’s go grab female fight of the year.

CAROLINE DUBOIS QUOTES:

On facing Moore: 

I’m 100% confident. I’ve come so far. I’ve changed my team. I’ve moved to LA. I’ve dedicated myself as always. I’m excited.

On seeing Moore as a step on her path to becoming undisputed: 

At the end of the day, it’s always an opportunity for me to just show out, show the world why I’m the best in the 135 division. It’s just another step on the road for me. I think it’s another opportunity to come out, show up, and show out.

On working to become undisputed: 

My mind, my heart, and my soul are set on becoming undisputed. Nobody is going to stop me from achieving that.

On training to face Moore: 

In terms of me overlooking anyone, I don’t see that as even a possibility because I see respect as training as hard as I absolutely can. I respected Amelia Moore in this camp because I’ve trained like an absolute animal.

On if she’s looking past Moore: 

There’s no way I’ve looked past her [Amelia Moore]. I’ve trained unbelievably hard.

AMELIA MOORE QUOTES:

On preparing to face Dubois: 

Every day is another stepping stone towards building more of myself and digging deeper into the camp. So, I’ve had a brilliant camp. I feel amazing. 

On her weight cut: 

The weight cut has been easy. My endurance is insane. My volume’s up. I’m ready to go.

On being an underdog: 

I was really dedicated with my amateur career. I loved the pathway that I was going. Things changed, turned pro. I’ve been hard-stepping ever since. 

On being overlooked: 

There have been articles that have already been released looking towards Elif [Nur Turhan] who’s here and Alycia [Baumgardner] and all these potential fights beyond me. But you can’t move past what you already have in front of you. I’m not going to allow it to be so. 

On her skills: 

I have such a skill level when it comes to being creative, adapting, and really seeing the things in real time and being able to adjust as you move forward. I’m unpredictable, and I think that’s been a really beautiful part of who I am: I have a ton of tools in my toolbox, and you never know which one I’ll pull out.

REINA TELLEZ QUOTES

On facing Barry: 

I just take this as another fight and to showcase my skills and show that I’m a better fighter than I was in my last fight.

On the pressure of Saturday’s bout: 

I feel like I never fold under pressure. 

On fighting in the UK: 

I’m not afraid to really go inside somebody’s backyard as I’ve shown before. 

On Barry not paying attention to her fighting style:

I can adapt to whatever she brings to the table or whatever she tries to do. So, if she lacks that experience with knowing who she’s coming in the ring with, then I feel like that’s on her and her team.

JESSICA BARRY QUOTES

On her previous boxing career setbacks: 

I think actually the setbacks have given me the time to mature as a boxer and actually learn a lot more and be ready for this time that I’m sat here now. So yeah, I’m really excited about it now.

On not focusing on Tellez as she prepares: 

I really don’t care because every time that I would be focusing on my opponent, I’m not focusing on being a better boxer myself. I’m fully focused on just developing myself as a boxer and my skills. 

On the pressure being on Tellez: 

I feel like the pressure is all on Reina [Tellez] for this fight. She’s the MVP-signed boxer. She’s been invested in and has been bought over here.

On her plan for Saturday night:

I’m just here to have fun and take that opportunity away from her.

TERRI HARPER QUOTES

On Saturday night’s pressure: 

I’ve seen she’s [Miranda Reyes] game. It’s a pressure fight for me. It’s a must-win fight. I can’t be losing two fights on the bounce because where does my career go from there?

On facing Reyes:

I know Miranda was saying yesterday that I’ve probably overlooked her, but that’s not the case at all. I’ve taken this fight very seriously like I would any other fight, and I know that I need to be the best version of me on Saturday night to get a good, dominant performance.

On Reyes saying she is on her way out:

I think if I had a pound for every time someone said they’re going to retire me, I could have probably retired off that money by now. So, you know, you’re not getting rid of me that easy. 

On fighting at 140 lbs: 

Obviously, coming off the last fight, I learned from that fight, and I’ll take it into the next fight. MVP came forward with a plan at 140, and I thought it was brilliant, and I’m grateful for the opportunity they’ve given me.

On her athleticism: 

I think as an athlete and as a competitive person, I always want to do better, be better, and keep improving.

MIRANDA REYES QUOTES

On facing Harper: 

It’s an honor to step in the ring with Terri Harper. Respectfully, she has accomplished a lot in the sport, but she’s on her way out. I’m going to lead her to that way, and on August 29th, you’re going to see a great fight.

On her plan for Saturday’s bout: 

Right now my mindset is right. I have a great team behind me, and we put in hard work. We all want the knockout, but if it has to go to deep waters, we’ll take it there.

On fighting in the UK: 

It’s just an honor to be back here in the UK. I love it here.

On representing Texas:

I’m proud to represent my country, my city, my state. I’m just here to make a statement without causing chaos.

TYSIE GALLAGHER QUOTES

On her plan for Saturday night: 

This is the biggest stage, but after the year or so I’ve had, I’ve just let go of every pressure in every aspect of my life. I never put pressure on myself, and I’m just going to go out there and enjoy it. When I do that, I perform the best.

On wanting to become the best of the super bantamweight division: 

Now it’s the start of showing everyone, the world, and myself exactly what I can go and do. I believe I’m going to the top of the super bantamweight division. I’m going to take over.

BRANDI ROBINSON QUOTES

On preparing to face Gallagher: 

I’m always in the gym, and I was prepared for the opportunity. 

On wanting to be a world champion: 

The ultimate goal for me is to be back at the world championship level with this sport, and I know it takes a lot of patience and timing. So, I’m in it. I’m in it to win it.

On Gallagher: 

I know she has 12 fights. I really think, honestly, the pressure is on her. I’m in her hometown. This is her country. Her people, her supporters, all her fans are here. So, the pressure is really on her to do whatever she’s going to do. I’m going to bring the best version of myself in the ring, and that’s it. I’m going to put on for my city and put on for my gym.

MVPW-07

ELIF NUR TURHAN QUOTES

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

On facing Baumgardner:

Whether it’s Alycia [Baumgardner] or any other fighter, if they prepared hard for me, I’m ready to fight them, and I’m ready to go.

On preparing to fight Baumgardner:

I don’t know how Alycia [Baumgardner] prepared for the fight, but all I know is I prepared for every single situation possible, and I know that I’m ready and I’m ready to go.

On if she thinks Baumgardner is underestimating her weight division:

I don’t think she’s taking me lightly. If she was taking me lightly, she wouldn’t be stepping up, and she wouldn’t be ready to fight me.

On competition in lightweight division:

You have to be a warrior to be in this division. I’m a warrior. It’s all about who prepares the best, and whoever prepares the best will come out victorious. 

ALYCIA BAUMGARDNER QUOTES

On her goal of becoming undisputed at 135:

I’m more than prepared for anything. To step up and to accept a challenge to fight somebody like Turhan, to step up to lightweight, this is nothing new to me. This is why I’m in boxing. This is why I was undisputed at 130 and why I will be undisputed at 135. It starts with her [Elif Nur Turhan].

On moving to lightweight: 

I’m still the underdog. I still have the mentality of an underdog. So, when I’m moving up to lightweight, there are no distractions because I know exactly what I’m supposed to do. 

On facing Turhan: 

I love this. I’m a competitor at heart, and I have somebody great to fight.

On Turhan’s power:

Her [Elif Nur Turhan] power is legitimate. Yes, we’ve seen that with her previous fights, but for

me, this is something that I’ve seen before. Skill pays the bills. Real skill. I know what it is to have great defense. I know what it is to shoot down the middle. I see all that wild punching. I see it. I’m blocking.

On Turhan vs. Baumgardner being the biggest fight in women’s boxing:

I think the super fight, the biggest fight right now in women’s boxing, is myself versus Turhan. So that’s the fight that people need to focus on.

On potentially facing the winner of Dubois vs. Moore:

I will fight whoever is next. You know, she [Caroline Dubois] has a big fight ahead of her this Saturday, and again, I will be undisputed at 135,

On being in the UK:

There’s a lot of history here. This is where I became world champion, and to be back here again in a different space, stepping up in another challenge. I’m so grateful for this.

On MVP supporting women’s boxing:

I’m very thankful to have Nakisa [Bidarian], Jake Paul, and MVP come together once again to have women on one platform and for women to get the opportunity to fight. That’s what we want to do. We want to fight. We want the exposure, and they have given us that. 

TIARA BROWN QUOTES

On facing Scotney:

She’s younger, she’s fast, she’s strong, but I’m well seasoned, and I’ve been boxing for a very long time. This belt, no one’s going to take it away from me. 

On Scotney attempting to take her WBC belt:

I know that she [Ellie Scotney] broke many records being the youngest, undisputed champion of the world [from the UK], and she’s coming up, and she wants to come for my belt, but listen, at the end of the day, the belt’s going to stay in America. 

On dedicating her fight to her loved ones, including former opponent Hannah Rapp:

I’m fighting for my loved ones. I’m fighting for my city, my town. In this fight against Ellie Scotney, I’ll be fighting with Hannah Rapp, the boxer who I just competed against. She just got her life taken away from her. I’m going to take her with me in the ring. So, it’s going to be a very tough night for Ellie Scotney.

On preparing to face Scotney:

I don’t do anything except train, and I train hard, and I’m not just fighting for myself. 

On her focus on defeating Scotney:

I live, I eat, I sleep, I breathe boxing. So, if anyone thinks that they’re going to beat me, it’s going to be a cold day in hell. Icicles made of sweat.

On Scotney’s skill:

She seems to be able to hold her own. She’s very strong. 

ELLIE SCOTNEY QUOTES

On facing Brown:

I’ve always said I feel like if you see the pattern of my career, I took the biggest and the best challenges, and that’s why I made it crystal clear as soon as I left that ring that was the name I wanted.

On wanting to become a two-weight world champion:

I knew as soon as I left that ring, it was what’s next, and becoming a two-weight world champion is what lies ahead.

On giving her best efforts vs. Brown:

I’ve always said that you’re going to see the best of me at featherweight. I feel like November the 8th, the fight I’ve got in front of me, that needs to be the case. I need to be the best of me, and that’s where you’re going to see it.

On where her focus lies:

All focus is on November the 8th, where the road to undisputed starts again. 

On progress on getting a driver’s license for the car Jake Paul purchased for her:

I still haven’t got a license. I probably shouldn’t say this cuz there’s going to be a lot of pressure on me, but my driving test is five days after my fight. So, God willing, there are two victories.

On her feelings after becoming undisputed:

I think what I got from becoming undisputed was a level of peace. Again, it’s just all about what’s to come now.

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BEVERLY, MA — CES Boxing delivered a thrilling night of championship boxing on Saturday at the iconic North Shore Music Theatre, as hometown star Francis “Frank the Tank” Hogan successfully defended his NABF Middleweight Championship and Amelia Moore captured her first professional title in a dominant performance. In the main event, the undefeated Hogan improved to 22-0 (18 KOs) with a fifth-round stoppage of Ghana’s Patrick Allotey (45-11, 35 KOs), a battle-tested veteran who entered the bout with more knockouts than Hogan had total fights. From the opening bell, it was a tactical battle of Hogan’s southpaw range against Allotey’s orthodox pressure. The Boston native remained composed against the experienced challenger, who had previously shared the ring with world-class opponents including former jr. middleweight world champion Jaime Munguia, contenders Serheii Bohachuk and Chordale Booker, and prospect Tommy Hyde. Hogan began to take control in the middle rounds, dropping Allotey in the fourth with a sharp left hand. Tensions escalated in the fifth, when Allotey felt that he was hit behind the head.  The Ghanaian responded moments later with a hammer punch to the top of Hogan’s head, prompting a point deduction from referee Johnny Callas. It was the beginning of the end, as the frustrated Allotey seemed to be looking for a way out of the fight.  Moments later, Allotey grabbed Hogan and attempted to knee him in the head, prompting referee Johnny Callas to immediately halt the contest. “I had a tough, quality opponent in there tonight,” said Hogan immediately after the bout.  “He punched hard and went more rounds than I thought he would. I wish he would have been a bit more classy with the way things ended, but I was breaking him down and I know that I would have gotten him out of there one way or another.”  With the victory, Hogan not only made a successful first defense of his NABF title, but was also able to show how he could handle an experienced fighter who has faced plenty of world-level opposition. “I want to fight Connor Coyle next,” said Hogan when asked who he wants.  “We have similar records and are in the same division, so we should fight each other.  We can’t just keep fighting steppingstones and veterans, we have to fight someone who is undefeated and take someone’s ‘0’.  So, Connor Coyle, I’m calling you out.  You’re next – sign the contract.” Moore Announces Arrival with Dominant NABF Title Victory In the co-feature, Amelia Moore (4-0, 1 KO) delivered a disciplined, one-sided masterclass to capture the vacant NABF Lightweight Championship, defeating Canada’s Bonnie Hunter (6-7, 3 KOs) by unanimous decision with scores of 80-72, 80-72, and 80-71. The bout, originally scheduled for November before being postponed, saw both fighters enter with ample preparation – and Moore made the most of it. The 2020 U.S. Olympic alternate showcased her elite amateur pedigree, controlling the action with superior speed, footwork, and sharp punching. Moore stunned Hunter in the third round with a powerful right hand and dictated the pace throughout, consistently evading incoming shots with sharp head movement. Despite Hunter’s trademark durability, she was unable to mount any sustained offense or trouble Moore at any point over eight rounds. With the win, Moore positions herself firmly within reach of a world title opportunity. “I’d really like to fight [WBA Champion] Stephanie Han,” said Moore, who is ranked #2 in the world with the WBA at super lightweight.  “I know we would make for a great fight.” Tevin Regis survives scare to stop late-replacement Romel Tsanimp Dorchester’s Tevin ‘The Hitman’ Regis (7-0, 6 KOs) overcame early adversity in his super lightweight bout to remain unbeaten, earning a third-round TKO over late replacement Romel Tsanimp (3-9). The power-punching Regis was originally scheduled to face fellow unbeaten prospect Anuel Rosa, who withdrew due to injury.  Tsanimp answered the call on seven days’ notice to save the day, but he almost ruined Regis’ perfect record in the process. Regis appeared on the verge of a quick finish after dropping Tsanimp with a stiff jab in round one. Just as ‘The Hitman’ went in to finish the job, the Baltimore-based Ecuadorian caught him with a looping right hand to the temple that sent Regis to the canvas and had him on shaky legs at the bell.  Regis regained control in round two, reasserting himself behind a punishing jab and sharp right hands as the exhausted Tsanimp began to fade. Just as the action was heating up, the Ecuadorian chose not to answer the bell for round three, giving Regis another stoppage victory. Other Action Marshfield welterweight Joe Bush (7-0, 5 KOs) returned from a year layoff to stop Giovanni Gutierrez (11-18-1, 6 KOs) after three rounds. Bush overwhelmed the normally durable veteran with short left hooks and heavy right hands on the inside, steadily breaking down the Nicaraguan.  Gutierrez bravely fought back in spurts but decided that he had enough at the end of round three. Nashua, NH featherweight Christian Moura continued to impress as one of the most promising young prospects in the CES stable, improving to 3-0 (3 KOs) with a second-round stoppage of Rashad Hicks (2-7-1, 2 KOs). Moura dropped Hicks with a left hook in the opening round before trapping him in the corner in round two and unleashing a sustained attack that forced the referee to stop the bout one minute into the round. Saugus’s Lamin Conteh made a successful professional debut, earning a unanimous decision over Steven Farrar in a 4-round jr. middleweight contest. Conteh used his reach effectively throughout the contest and punctuated his performance with a fourth-round knockdown via left hook. Farrar had his best moment in round three with a counter left hand but was unable to build on it. Irish lightweight Conor ‘Bullet’ O’Donovan traveled overseas for his professional debut and wasted no time making an impression, stopping John Medina in the first round. O’Donovan scored two knockdowns—first with a short right hand and then with a body shot—before finishing the fight with a final left hand at 2:04 of round one. In a battle of debuting fighters, Pennsylvania’s Jose Perez Marrero (1-0, 1 KO) scored a highlight-reel knockout over Lawrence, Massachusetts native Dimas Colon (0-1). Marrero dropped Colon twice in the opening round with left hands before ending the bout in round two, catching Colon with a short left that produced a delayed knockdown for the count at 2:09. For more information on North Shore Knock Out and all CES events, visit cesfights.com. INFORMATION ABOUT CES BOXING CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast.  Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III” and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.

OXFORD HILLS, ME — On Saturday, March 28, unbeaten lightweight contender Amelia Moore (3-0, 1 KO) steps into the ring at the iconic North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, MA to face Canada’s Bonnie Hunter (6-6, 3 KOs) for the vacant NABF Lightweight Championship. The eight-round bout serves as the co-feature to CES Boxing’s ‘North Shore Knock Out’, a stacked card featuring two championship bouts, a New England lightweight showdown, and several of the best prospects in boxing. Tickets for ‘North Shore Knock Out’, priced between $60 and $110, are on sale now at CESFights.com and at the North Shore Music Theatre. Doors open at 6pm, with the first bell at 7pm EST.   For Moore, a 2020 U.S. Olympic alternate and five-time U.S. National Amateur Champion, the bout represents her first opportunity to capture a professional title — and a pivotal step toward the world stage. “This is what I always wanted,” said an excited Moore from the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO, where she regularly spars with the likes of 2024 US Olympian Alyssa Mendoza. “I feel like I’m exactly where I need to be — mentally, physically and spiritually.” Already ranked No. 2 by the WBO and No. 7 by the WBA at 140 pounds after just three professional bouts, Amelia approaches fight week as one of the fastest-rising contenders in women’s boxing. A victory over Hunter could place her firmly into the WBC lightweight rankings and accelerate her climb toward a world title opportunity. Yet Moore appears remarkably calm as fight week nears. “I have zero nerves,” she admitted. “After over 125 fights around the world, I’ve seen it all.” Indeed, few fighters enter the pro ranks with the depth of experience Moore brings into the ring. Before turning pro in late 2024, Moore built one of the most accomplished amateur résumés in U.S. boxing. The Colorado Springs-based fighter, originally from Oxford Hills, Maine, won five national championships, represented Team USA internationally and served as the alternate for the 2020 U.S. Olympic team. Along the way she shared the ring with elite competition from around the world. “I’ve seen everything there is to see,” continued Moore. “Orthodox, southpaw — after that many fights all over the world, there’s nothing in the ring that surprises me.” That experience, Moore believes, gives her a decisive edge even as she takes on seasoned veterans in the professional ranks. Enter Bonnie Hunter, a fighter with four times as many professional bouts as Amelia and the No. 2-ranked lightweight in Canada.  The durable Canadian has never been dropped in twelve fights and has been active, fighting three times in 2025.  In fact, the fighters appeared on the same card in October 2025 at Foxwoods, where Hunter lost a decision to Moore’s CES stablemate Stevie Jane Coleman while Amelia dominated Victoria Mason over six rounds. “I had a chance to watch her and Stevie fight live,” said Moore.  “Bonnie is a durable, game fighter who will engage.  We were originally supposed to fight on November 22, so we’ve both had plenty of time to get ready.”     While Moore expects a competitive fight, she believes that her experience, speed and footwork will ultimately prove decisive. “I know what my skill set is,” said Moore. “I know I’m faster. I know I have more tools in my toolbox.  I know that my feet are fantastic.  That’s really going to be the difference.” While many young professionals are guided carefully through early matchmaking, Moore has made it clear she is interested in meaningful fights where she’ll learn something rather than cultivate a padded record. “I want progressive fights,” she explained. “I want fair fights. It’s unfortunate when you see situations where the A-side is fully ready for a date and the B-side comes in super late. That’s not the case here. I’m not here to pretend.  That’s what moves the sport forward and makes it exciting.” A Hometown Traveling with Her Although this fight takes place in Massachusetts, Moore won’t be short on hometown support. Beverly is roughly three and a half hours from Oxford Hills, Maine, where Moore first discovered martial arts through an after-school program as a child.  In the weeks leading up to the fight, friends and local businesses from the region came together with a creative idea to fund a fan bus so supporters can travel together to the event. The initiative allows fans to make the trip for just $10. “If you can’t fight in your hometown,” Moore said with a smile, “you bring your hometown to you.” For Moore, the gesture represents more than just logistical support — it is a reminder of the community that helped shape her journey. “My heart is so full,” she said. “It’s crazy seeing everyone rally like this.  I’m so grateful.” World Ambitions While the focus remains firmly on Hunter, Moore understands the broader implications of the opportunity in front of her. The NABF title has long served as a steppingstone for fighters moving toward world championship contention. With her existing rankings in the WBO and WBA already placing her near the top of the division, a victory on March 28 could also move Moore into the top 10 of a third sanctioning body, the WBC.  But the path forward, she insists, begins with taking care of business in Beverly. “My complete focus is on March 28 against Bonnie Hunter,” emphasized Moore. “The NABF title deserves that respect.  I’m stoked: my hometown will be there, and everything is coming together at the perfect time.  There are many opportunities out there, but we take this step first, and then we keep grinding to whatever’s next.” With a championship on the line, a hometown crowd making the journey, and the momentum of a rapidly rising career behind her, Moore appears ready to make that step count. For more information on North Shore Knock Out and all other CES events, visit cesfights.com.

Mashantucket, CT – Junior welterweight contender Amelia Moore (2-0, 1 KO) has never been one to take the easy road.  Whether it’s fighting through injuries, serving as a color commentator, or becoming an EMT, Moore thrives in the deep end. On Saturday, October 11, Moore will dive in again—this time against Victoria “Fury” Mason (1-0, 1 KO) at the Great Cedar Showroom inside Foxwoods Resort Casino.  The bout between the two unbeaten females will top the undercard of CES Boxing’s Bloodlines: Gotti vs. Hagler. Limited Tickets remain for Bloodlines: Gotti vs. Hagler, so grab yours now at CES Fights or Ticketmaster. A 2020 U.S. Olympic alternate with over 130 amateur bouts, Amelia Moore’s amateur resume speaks for itself.  In the pro ranks, Moore made a splash in 2024 as part of the Team Combat League, where she compiled a perfect 12-0 record with the Boston Butchers over two seasons.Now ranked #8 in the world with the WBA and WBO, Amelia is carefully devising a plan to compete for and win a world title.  But before turning her attention to global ambitions, Moore knows that she has to focus on what’s in front of her on October 11. “It’s been an awesome, long camp, and I’m definitely ready,” Moore said of her preparation for Victoria Mason. “I spent the first five weeks of camp with Bud Crawford and the B&B team, just building a great foundation. Then the last three weeks, I’ve had the great opportunity to work with seven-time world champion kickboxer Nilli Block and two-time UFC champion Rose Namajunas in Denver.  I’ve had amazing sparring, everything’s been really consistent, and I’m ready to go.” The names she drops—Crawford, Block, Namajunas—aren’t just for effect. They’re a reflection of the circles she keeps: elite fighters who push her to new levels. Moore has long admired Terence “Bud” Crawford, not just for his pound-for-pound dominance, but for the way he carries himself outside the ring. “He’s smart,” said Moore of the three-time undisputed champion. “He’s not running around buying flamboyant jewelry that loses 60% market value when you walk out of the store. He invests in his community. He’s purchased a load of properties in Omaha. He’s a diversified human and he loves sports in general—he wrestles, plays basketball, even table tennis. He keeps breaking the mold. He’s not trying to be like everybody else.” That same versatility defines Moore.  Earlier this year, Amelia suffered a broken nose during a Team Combat League bout but refused to quit, fighting through blood and pain to preserve her undefeated record. Photos of that night—her face crimson, her eyes clear—tell the story of a fighter with grit in her DNA. “When things get nasty, a switch goes off in me and I rise to the occasion,” Moore said. “There shouldn’t be a question in anybody’s mind what kind of beast I am.” The April injury forced Amelia to take time off from competition, but she didn’t sit idle.  When the TCL offered her the chance to serve as a color commentator for their broadcasts, Moore took the opportunity with both hands. “I got thrown into it,” laughs Moore. “I’ve never done anything like it before. It was so fun, but doing the role with no formal training was a challenge.  Thankfully, I have a good boxing IQ and I already knew a lot of the athletes.  I also had really good mentors around me, like Beto Duran, Ray Flores and Claudia Trejo.  They made the job a lot easier and I quickly fell into my stride.” In addition to ringside commentary, Amelia made good use of the time by earning her national EMT certification and completed certifications in personal training, sports nutrition, and performance conditioning. “I think it’s so important to understand the body and how to optimize performance,” explains Moore, sounding more like a scientist than a pugilist.  “Especially for female athletes—having the medical background to support that is key. Understanding nutrition and how it coincides with training is one of the big keys to unlocking performance.” Moore’s curiosity stems from her own health journey. After years of dealing with autoimmune issues and misdiagnoses, she took charge of her body and her education.  Now, she’s studying gene analysis for sports performance, determined to help others find the answers she once couldn’t. “I came out of the military with some of the worst autoimmune issues ever,” reflects Amelia of her days in the US Naval Academy.  “I had what they thought was Crohn’s disease, but after extensive testing, it was eventually downgraded to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).  In between, I had a pulmonologist, a gastroenterologist, an immunologist, and an allergy specialist. I was getting an infection every three weeks and the doctors kept giving me an antibiotic like a PEZ dispenser. I became antibiotic resistant to that type of antibiotic.  It was a mess.” Now with her IBD under control and a firm understanding of how nutrition and exercise impact her body, Moore is able to fully focus on October 11, when she faces an opponent with a serious pedigree of her own. Victoria Mason is a 17-bout MMA veteran who’s fought five times in the UFC.  Moore recognizes the danger in that. “She’s seasoned,” admits the Maine native, now living in Colorado Springs. “She’s more of an orthodox fighter, but she switches southpaw. She’s a striker, and she’s been on big stages. But boxing is my space, and she’s going to find that out. It’s gonna be a great fight.” Working with the likes of Namajunas and Block has given Moore insight into how to face such a versatile opponent. “Rose is a dominant striker in MMA,” Moore explained. “She’s very well versed and a switch fighter, so training with her helped me work on timing and awareness.  Nilli is a dominant force in kick boxing.  Their fight IQ is really high—if you mess up, the small margins matter. They pushed me to be a better athlete, and I love that.” Normally campaigning at junior welterweight, Moore agreed to fight Mason at lightweight—a challenge she accepted without hesitation. “They asked for 135, and that’s fine,” conceded Moore. “Making 140 is a cakewalk, so 135 will be okay. I can float between both divisions. The goal is to keep progressing with each fight. The point is not to just get a title shot, but when one presents itself, I want to be ready to capture it like a bat out of hell and hang on to it.” Fully healed from her nose injury, Moore’s sights are set on activity and progression. “The goal is still the same,” she said. “Positioning for a mandatory or an eliminator. I want to fight two or three times by early summer and then see what happens mid-year. I’m not interested in padded records—I’m playing to win, and I’m fighting for legacy.” That sense of purpose extends beyond her own career.  As a fighter, commentator, and mentor, Moore has found a voice that echoes far beyond the ring. “I want to give a voice to these athletes,” said Amelia. “I was often the only female or the only athlete on broadcast, and I wanted to nail it so that more opportunities come to us.” When Victoria Mason steps into the ring on October 11, she will be facing not just a boxer with excellent pedigree—she’ll battle a fearless competitor who is relentlessly evolving as a fighter and as a person. “The journey continues,” Moore said. “Thank you for tuning in.  Let’s get it. It’s going to be a great fight.  I’m playing to win and I’m fighting for legacy.” Fans can catch Amelia Moore’s fight live at Foxwoods or via the TMT live stream. Tickets and updates are available through her official website, Amelia Moore Boxing. For more information on Bloodlines: Gotti vs. Hagler and all other CES Boxing events, visit cesfights.com. INFORMATIONAbout CES BoxingCES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast.  Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III” and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”. About Foxwoods Resort Casino Foxwoods Resort Casino, the largest resort casino in the Northeast, has set the standard for innovation and excellence in gaming and hospitality for over 33 years. Owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods continues to redefine the resort experience by offering a dynamic mix of world-class gaming, award-winning dining, top-tier entertainment, and family-friendly attractions.    A destination like no other, Foxwoods offers over 1,900 luxury hotel rooms, over 175,000 square feet of flexible space for meetings and events, shopping at Tanger Outlets, expansive gaming floors throughout the resort, and unmatched amenities. The entertainment portfolio features globally acclaimed artists, exclusive live performances, and premier events hosted at its renowned venues, including the Premier Theater and Great Cedar Showroom.    Through strategic partnerships with leading brands like DraftKings Sportsbook, Hell’s Kitchen, and Great Wolf Lodge, Foxwoods continues to expand its offerings and deliver elevated, curated experiences for guests. The new brand campaign, “This Is How We Resort,” reflects Foxwoods’ commitment to creating unique, personalized moments—from thrilling gaming adventures to relaxing escapes—that redefine what it means to “resort”. For more information, visit www.foxwoods.com.