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.

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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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LONDON, ENGLAND – April 5, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) historic MVPW-01 took place tonight at Olympia in London, England, streaming live on Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the U.S., marking the launch of MVPW, the promotion’s new global platform dedicated to showcasing the sport’s elite women fighters through championship-caliber matchups year-round. The inaugural event delivered a stacked night of action, headlined by MVP’s “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (13-0-1, 5 KOs) and MVP’s undefeated, unified WBO, WBC, and IBF super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (12-0). Dubolis captured the unified WBO and WBC lightweight world titles over MVP’s three-division champion Terri “Belter” Harper (16-3-2, 6 KOs), while Scotney made history as the youngest undisputed champion in UK history, male or female, and the first-ever undisputed champion at 122 lbs as she faced Mexico’s Mayelli Flores (13-2-1, 4 KOs). Additional standout performances included MVP’s Chantelle Cameron becoming the new WBO junior middleweight world champion and a two-division world champion, reigning IBF junior bantamweight champion Irma Garcia (26-5-1, 6 KOs) retaining her title, and dominant victories across the preliminary card.

At the press conference following the fights, Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of MVP and the fighters had much to discuss. 

NAKISA BIDARIAN QUOTES

On getting Ellie Scotney a car:

Look, we just need Ellie to get her license and as soon as she gets that she’s she’s getting a car. We’ll talk to her about what makes sense and what she wants. I know she’s put out the G Wagon already. So, if that’s really what she wants, we’ll try to figure that out for her.

On MVP’s new rule to give fighters a car if they become the youngest undisputed male or female in history in their home country:

So just for the record, the new rule at MVP is if you become the youngest undisputed male or female in history in your country, we will get you a car. So, set that in stone. She did it because everyone’s going to be asking where’s their car every time they win. But that’s the rule.

On MVP working with Sky Sports: 

Want to thank Sky Sports for believing in our vision of what women mean for boxing, the product that they can deliver. I think working with them, we delivered tonight for the sport, for these athletes, for the previous generations, current generations, and future generations.

On working with the Olympia:  

I want to thank the Olympia for allowing us to come to this historic hall that was once the home of many great big boxing events. When we came to London, what we wanted to do was do something fresh, but something that meant something to the sport of boxing from a country that we’re new to and we felt that was achieved tonight.

On Dubois vs. Harper:

I thought it was a harder fight than anticipated. And in the end, I think the right person

won. But kudos to Terry Harper. What a what a champion. It’s been an honor to work with her just on this one fight and we said to her, we want her to continue to be involved in MVP.

On Chantelle Cameron:

Tonight, you saw why she is one of the goats of boxing. If Katie Taylor is a goat, then Chantelle Cameron is a goat. 

On the location for Chantelle Cameron vs. Mikaela Mayer:

Probably in the US is the thought process for that fight. We’ve talked to Chantelle about that. We’ve talked to Mikaela about that. But we’ll see.

On Caroline Dubois facing Katie Taylor:

My dream scenario is for Caroline [Dubois] to be the last dance partner of Katie Taylor. The goat Chantelle Cameron just walked in and I know Katie Taylor won’t take that fight, but maybe Katie Taylor seizes an opportunity to pass the baton. Not pass it, but give Caroline the opportunity to take the baton from her. And I think that would be a massive fight at Croke Park.

CARONLINE DUBOIS QUOTES:

On her thoughts on Terri Harper following the bout: 

She’s smart, you know, and she’s experienced. She knows how to get through a fight. She knows how to box. I guess their tactics was to stay away and try and counter.

On putting pressure on Harper: 

I tried to do that. Could have definitely done a bit more. 

On fighting Katie Taylor:

I got a lot of time for Katie. I think she’s a legend. If she said Caroline Dubois, let’s do this, you know. If she wants to test herself against me, I would jump at the opportunity. Who wouldn’t? 

On fighting MVP’s Alycia Baumgardner: 

I’m interested in is Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner. And I think we’ll be able to see who truly is the best. And I believe it’s me. That’s the fight I want by the end of the year. There’s no need to waste time. There’s no need to mess around. 

On the significance of fighting MVP’s Alycia Baumgardner: 

The biggest fight in women’s boxing. I want Alycia. I want her next. 

ELLIE SCOTNEY QUOTES:

On preparation for the bout:

When I tell you everything that could have went wrong in camp, in the leadup went wrong, but on the night everything went right. And again, as I keep saying, all thanks be to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

On her post-fight interaction Mayelli Flores:

All props to her. I went and saw her straight away afterwards giving her belt back and she said rematch. I said, “No, thank you.”

On becoming undisputed: 

I feel like I’ve waited a long time to get this moment and at certain points I thought, am I going to get it? But, you know, MVP came in, and they made sure I did. 

On her mindset going into the ring:

If you want to become undisputed, being in that 1% club, you’ve got to go through whatever it takes. And I had that mindset when I went through that ring. Whatever it took, I was going to become undisputed.

On putting a spotlight on women’s boxing:

I feel like the spotlight was on women’s boxing and that’s what it’s about. I feel like if we can all come together and make noise and then we’re doing something right. So no, it was never about stealing any spotlight. It was putting the spotlight on women’s boxing and that’s what MVP are doing.

On her mother getting in the ring with her: 

My mom is the backbone of me and you know, I always go back to what she’s given me and I could never give her enough back. To see her in that ring tonight and yeah she endured so much with me, so this journey was so much bigger than just me. I love my mum. I love her and tonight I hope she was proud. 

CHANTELLE CAMERON QUOTES:

On the significance of her win:

It was beautiful. It was a special moment for me. It meant more to me than winning the world title.

On doing three-minute rounds:

I’m absolutely ecstatic. I’m glad to make history and do the three-minute rounds and get it under my belt now.

On doing three-minute rounds moving forward:

It did feel different. I think I had to like kind of pace myself as well, but I think it suited me a lot better because I felt like I got better shots off. But I think 3 minutes is the way forward.

On going down a weight class:

I’m going to go down a weight. I think that weight was a bit too much for me. I think I felt the size in there a bit and she was really tough and maybe down a weight I could have got the stoppage but that weight is not for me.

On facing Mikaela Mayer under three minute rounds:

I’d love it to be three minute rounds and I think Mikaela [Mayer] will do three rounds as well. I think she’s got the work rate and I think she’ll do three minute rounds and it would be a shame to go back to twos. It’s kind of like going backwards.

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter-first ethos. Since its 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 Olympia

Olympia is one of the most ambitious regeneration projects in the world. The £1.3 billion scheme is set to transform the heritage site into London’s newest entertainment destination, designed by Heatherwick and SPARCC for Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International.

Olympia Events manages the historic venues at Olympia, a cultural and architectural landmark that has hosted extraordinary and remarkable events since 1886. From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events, Olympia Events continues to bring world-class events to London, with its distinctive architecture and almost 140-year heritage attracting some of the best and boldest events in the UK.

In 2022, Olympia’s events business joined Legends Global’s extensive portfolio of 450 managed venues, ahead of the wider estate’s redevelopment. As this next chapter unfolds, Olympia’s iconic event spaces will remain at the heart of Olympia’s £1.3bn transformation into London’s newest entertainment destination. Once completed, the iconic heritage halls will be complemented by a new International Convention Centre and premium lounge, managed by Olympia Events, 3,800-capacity live music venue managed by AEG Presents; London’s largest

purpose-built theatre in almost 50 years, managed by Trafalgar Entertainment and The Shubert Organization; two hotels operated by citizenM Hotels and Hyatt Regency; 30 restaurants, bars and eateries; Wetherby Pembridge, a new co-educational senior school; a boutique gym by 1Rebel, 550,000 sq ft of offices boasting some of the largest terraces in London, as well as new public spaces for visitors to enjoy. The reimagined Olympia’s new venues started launching in late 2025, with the phased opening continuing throughout 2026 and 2027. Stay tuned for future announcements at www.olympia.london  

LONDON, ENGLAND – April 3, 2026 – Today in London, England, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), in partnership with Sky Sports, hosted the MVPW-01 final press conference in the Grand Hall at Olympia, London ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated unified world title clash of MVP’s British champions, “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Terri “Belter” Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs) and the historic double main event of MVP and England’s unified world champion Ellie Scotney (11-0) vs. Mexico’s WBA world champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) for the undisputed 122lb world championship, live on Sky Sports. Also featured were main card fighters Chantelle Cameron (21-1-0, 8 KOs) vs. Michaela Kotaskova (11-0-2, 4 KOs) for the WBO super welterweight world championship (154 lbs) and Irma Garcia (25-5-1, 5 KOs) vs. Emma Dolan (8-0, 1 KO) for the IBF super flyweight world championship (115 lbs), highlighting the depth of talent across the all-action event.

Hosted by Sky Sports reporter Andy Scott, the press conference brought together fighters to address the media as anticipation builds ahead of fight night. The event streamed live on MVP’s YouTube channel and Sky Sports’ YouTube channel, giving fans around the world a front-row seat to the final pre-fight moments. See quotes below and view the full press conference on MVP’s YouTube channel HERE.

CAROLINE DUBOIS QUOTES

On her confidence that she will defeat Harper on fight night: 

I’ve won every battle from the moment this fight was signed. I’ve won every battle, and I will continue to win every battle. Come fight night, I will win the battle. This is a war, this is everything. 

On her intentions for Sunday’s bout: 

Talk is cheap. We can all push and shove, and that’s all great, but what’s important is stepping into the ring on Sunday and kicking ass. That’s what I fully intend on doing.

On how she handles the buildup to the fight:

I’m not a weak individual. I don’t get distracted by noise. I love the noise. I run towards the fire. I don’t run away. This is my sport. This is my life. I love it. I love everything about it. The build-up, the fight, the intensity, everything. I don’t run away from it, and I’m not afraid of it. 

Dubois response to Harper’s thoughts on her commentary leading up to their bout:  

You can say what you want about your own projection. Maybe this is what would scare you, but it doesn’t scare me, Terri. It doesn’t scare me.

On Harper’s thoughts going into the fight:

I’d hate to be going into a fight thinking: ‘All I have is an engine.’ That’s a bit scary.

On backing up her commentary on Sunday: 

Talking isn’t going to win a fight. It isn’t going to lose a fight. The one thing I really love about boxing is that anything you say, everything you say, you have to back it up. It’s so easy for trolls online to say whatever they want to say, but they go missing. They disappear, they post without a face, they say anything, and they don’t have to back up their words. But we’re fighters, we step into the ring and we 100% back up our words. I can’t wait to do that.

On her belief that she is better than Harper:

Every experience I’ve had, negative or positive, has built me to be the woman that I am today, and I think that the woman I am today is a better woman and a better fighter than anything Terri Harper brings come Sunday, and I can’t wait to prove that. 

On having no animosity towards Harper: 

I’ve got nothing against her as a human being, as a person. I’m sure she’s the nicest woman in the world, but that’s not what it’s about. It’s about fighting, and it’s about winning. 

On pushing women’s boxing forward:

We’ve been on the back burner for so long, but now we’re pushing forward. We’re breaking boundaries. 

On her experience boxing:

I’m an elite athlete. I’ve been doing this since I was nine years old. I didn’t walk into a gym when I was, I don’t know, 19 20. 

TERRI HARPER QUOTES

On her thoughts going into her bout vs. Dubois: 

I trust fully in the timing of my life and the time of my career that this is my moment. All those years, ever since I’ve stepped through the gym doors as a young amateur, have led to this moment. 

On Dubois’ commentary leading up to the fight: 

Caroline just said herself, talk is cheap, and that’s all she’s done the last 12 weeks, so. For me, I’ve been fully focused on the job that I got to do Sunday night. As you can see, I’ve been quiet on my socials for this training camp because I’ve been fully focused on the job I’ve got to do, whereas Caroline’s been arguing online, getting sucked into everything.

On how Dubois compares to fighters she’s previously faced: 

Caroline is the best fighter that I’m going to fight. I’ve prepared for that. 

On her plan for fight night:

That first half of the fight is where she [Dubois] is the most dangerous, so I need to be very disciplined and switched on.

On Dubois’ commentary at the press conference: 

You can turn my mic off. Caroline will do my talking. 

On her advantage over Dubois:

I’ve got the engine.

On Dubois saying her respect must be earned: 

I do not want, and I do not need Caroline’s respect.

ELLIE SCOTNEY QUOTES

On her thoughts on potentially becoming the youngest undisputed champion in the UK in the four-belt era: 

When that bell goes on Sunday, they’re all [belts] on the line. I’m going in as a challenger. Nothing else changes. 

On taking on Flores’ Mexican fighting style on Sunday: 

Only a one percent club becomes undisputed, and you have got to be willing to go any place. If it has to be Catford vs. Mexico, it might have to be. 

On being friendly with others on the card: 

So many people on this card I’ve either sparred with or brushed shoulders with, so it just shows you the movement in boxing. That’s the beauty of boxing, and that’s the beauty of MVP.

On pressure to become undisputed:

It’s a massive moment, but again it’s all talk. All that matters is Sunday, and that’s where my focus is. 

On inspiring the youth to box:

I don’t just want little girls to watch us all on the show; I want little boys to watch and go, ‘I want to fight because of these ladies.’ I think every one of us on this card, at this table, on the undercard before that, will prove why women can do it and they can do it the same as men.

MAYELLI FLORES QUOTES

*All quotes have been translated from Spanish to English.

On potentially becoming Mexico’s first undisputed champion on Sunday: 

If Ellie wants to beat me, she has to beat me by coming and fighting me. These belts cannot be won by running. I want to represent and do Mexico, but also Latin America, proud. I want to win all these belts at this division. 

On the significance of a win: 

We say in Mexico that you come back with everything or you come back with absolutely nothing. 

CHANTELLE CAMERON QUOTES

On fighting three-minute rounds:

If women want equal rights and equal pay, we kind of got to do what the men are doing.

On her and MVP’s role in evolving women’s boxing:

It’s great because you see all the young ones. They’re getting their world title shots, going for undisputed. I think MVP has saved women’s boxing. I think women’s boxing was taking a massive dip. MVP has come on board and saved it.  

On potential unification bout vs. Mikaela Mayer:

I’m going to focus on my job on Sunday. I never overlook any opponent. I think it’s disrespectful, but me and Mikaela have spoken loads of times, and Mikaela knows what it is. It’s nothing but respect. She’s a great opponent for me, and we’ll see what the future holds.  

On a potential trilogy vs. Katie Taylor over three-minute rounds: 

I think the ship sailed. I wish Katie all the best, and I hope she has her swan song, and I hope it goes well at Croke Park.

MICHAELA KOTASKOVA QUOTES 

What would it mean to her to come champion of the world:

It’s a big opportunity for myself, for my country, for my boxing gym, for my coach, and manager. I’m here to win the fight and the belt. We’ve trained hard.  

On fighting three-minute rounds:

I’ve become a big fan of three-minute rounds because you have to work differently. You just have to choose the right pace, and it’s more fun than the two-minute rounds, so I really enjoy it. 

On supporting females who want to explore boxing:

I think for the girls it’s very important to be confident in everything they want to achieve in their lives. I think boxing is very good preparation for life. 

On being amongst great female fighters on the card: 

It’s very nice to be here with all these women and to show the best of what the sport has to offer.

IRMA GARCIA QUOTES 

*All quotes have been translated from Spanish to English.

On her career outside of boxing:

I’ve been a police officer now for 22 years in Mexico City. I’ve served my country as a good Mexican, and I’m also a qualified lawyer and I have a degree in public administration. The other part of my life is boxing, which is a fundamental pillar of my life. 

On her thoughts going into fight night vs. Emma Dolan:

I always have respect for any opponent that I’ve faced in the ring, but we’ve come here to show that we can win. We’ve put that hard work in, and we fully intend to take that belt home to Mexico and defend it.

EMMA DOLAN QUOTES

On her confidence going into Sunday’s bout:

It’s my time now. I’m here to take that belt back with me. 

On being an underdog:

I’ve been the underdog in a lot of fights, and I always come over and win fairly comfortably. I don’t think this should be any different.

On her respect for her opponent, Irma Garcia:

I’ve got big respect for Irma as well. She’s a champion. You don’t get belts given to you; you have to earn them.

On a potential rematch vs. Shannon Ryan:

To be honest, Shannon is pretty irrelevant to me now.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) 

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter-first ethos. Since its 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. 

LONDON, ENGLAND – February 20, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced further undercard bouts for Dubois vs. Harper and Scotney vs. Flores. Joining the card will be MVP’s Shannon “The Baby Face Assassin” Courtenay (10-3, 3 KOs) vs. Nottingham’s Sasha Booker (3-1) in an 8-round bout in the super flyweight division at 115lbs. Alongside them, MVP’s #1 IBF, #7 WBA, and #12 WBC contender Elizabeth Oshoba (9-0, 5 KOs) will make her promotional debut vs. Hull, Yorkshire’s Chelsey Arnell (5-2-1) in a 6-round featherweight bout at 126lbs contested under equal rules, three-minute rounds. Luton, Bedfordshire’s Tysie Gallagher (10-2) will also face Finland’s Teresa Makinen (5-0) in an 8-round super bantamweight bout at 122lbs. The company’s highly-anticipated United Kingdom market debut comes on Sunday, April 5 at Olympia in London, England, live on Sky Sports in the UK.

Also on the card will be Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire’s Gemma Richardson (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Czech boxer Johana Rochl (6-6-1, 2 KOs) in a 6-round lightweight bout at 135lbs. Ilford, Essex boxer Arjon Basi (2-0) will also join the preliminary card against to-be-named opponents. Dubois vs. Harper and Scotney vs. Flores is a Most Valuable Promotions event in association with VIP Boxing Promotions. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.co.uk. 

Former WBA bantamweight world champion and Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire native Shannon “The Baby Face Assassin” Courtenay made her pro debut in March 2019 and claimed the vacant WBA bantamweight title in April 2021. Courtenay was stripped of her title ahead of her first defense in October 2021 when she came in 2.5?lb over the limit, an issue she attributed to an unexpected menstrual cycle. Courtenay made her promotional debut with MVP in December 2025, winning by UD.

“I’m excited to be fighting at home in London and even more excited to be back on Sky Sports where it all started for me!” said Shannon Courtenay. “All my knockouts and my world title win happened on Sky Sports so it feels like a good omen to be back where I was at my best.”

Sasha Booker is a 34-year-old pro boxer from Stapleford, Nottingham. After a busy amateur career, she turned pro in 2024, most recently earning a points win in December 2025. Booker credits her dedication and hard work for propelling her to her early career success. Outside the ring, she runs her own business. 

“As I look to the future, I’m eager for the opportunity to take on hard fights and compete for titles,” said Sasha Booker. “I’m ready to mix it up with the big names in the sport and showcase the dedication that has brought me this far. My journey is just beginning, and I’m excited to see where my hard work will lead me next.”

Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba fights out of Bristol, England via Sango Ota, Nigeria. As an amateur, she was a 6x Nigerian national amateur champion and won bronze at the 2019 All African Games, gold at the 2020 African Zone 3 Championships, and silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Oshoba relocated to the UK to make her pro debut in September 2022, clinched the IBO female super featherweight title in November 2023, then became Nigeria’s first female world title holder and the WBC Silver featherweight champion in January 2024. She is the #1 IBF, #7 WBA, and #12 WBC contender.

“Every fight is a chance to prove who I am. I’ve sacrificed, I’ve trained, and I’m locked in,” said Elizabeth Oshoba. “Come fight night, I’m bringing skill, heart, and power and I’m leaving no doubt. Big thank you to MVP, Jake Paul, and Nakisa Bidarian for this opportunity.”

Chelsey Arnell is a 35-year-old professional boxer from Hull, England with a 5-2-1 record. She has challenged for both the Central Area title and the English title so far in her pro career. As an amateur, she had 30 bouts and trained at Kingston ABC, St Paul’s ABC, and Lionheart ABC. Arnell is managed by Glenn Banks and trained by Steve Ashton. Outside the ring, she works as a secondary school teacher.

“I am very excited to be boxing on MVP, which is one of the biggest platforms in the world, and to be boxing on an all-female show,” said Chelsey Arnell. “I’m really looking forward to boxing three-minute rounds, which will suit my style of boxing much better rather than just rushing through the two-minute rounds. I’m really grateful for this opportunity and look forward to taking it with both hands.”

Tysie “The First Lady” Gallagher is a 27-year-old from Luton, Bedfordshire. She began boxing at age 10 and finished her amateur career with 35 fights, winning two national titles, finishing twice as an ABA Senior Elite finalist, and representing England internationally. After turning pro, she made history as the first-ever female British super bantamweight champion, has held the Commonwealth and WBO International titles at 122lbs, and contested for the WBO world title in November 2023. She is currently the IBF #4, WBO #6, and WBC #15 contender. Outside the ring, she is a proud mother to her seven-year-old daughter.

“I’m looking forward to my MVP debut on a fantastic bill in London,” said Tysie Gallagher. “I’m ready to impress and show why I believe that I’m the number one super bantamweight in the world!”

At just 21 years old, Teresa Makinen has compiled an impressive 86 amateur bouts and established herself as one of the most decorated Scandinavian female amateur boxers, fighting out of Espoo, Finland. A multiple-time national champion, she earned gold medals at the GeeBee Tournament, Tammer Tournament, Golden Girl Tournament, and Youth Boxam Tournament, building a standout international résumé at a young age. Outside the gym, she works as a PT.

“Being part of MVP’s first UK show is a big step for me and I am very grateful to them,” said Teresa Makinen. “I respect Tysie Gallagher and what she’s achieved, but I’m coming to perform at my highest level. I stay calm, I stay disciplined, and on Sunday, April 5th I will show that I’m ready for the next stage — which is title contention.”

“Our first UK event is stacked with four world title fights and eight belts at stake, delivering a historic night for women’s boxing in Britain on Sunday, April 5,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. “Shannon Courtenay returns to fight in front of her home fans, Elizabeth Oshoba is positioned to announce herself as a future world champion in her MVP debut, and Tysie Gallagher is determined to show she’s ready for the biggest fights in the division. It all builds toward an incredible double main event live on Sky Sports.”

Gemma Richardson is a rising British professional boxer who built her reputation through

years of elite-level success in the amateur ranks. A decorated amateur, Richardson’s pedigree includes a Commonwealth Games Silver Medal, European and World Youth titles, and numerous National Championships, achievements that underline both her talent and her ability to perform on major stages. Since turning pro, she has wasted no time accelerating her career and now looks to prove herself on a major platform, viewing it as a defining moment and a chance to prove she belongs at the highest level. 

“This opportunity could change my career massively,” said Gemma Richardson. “As the saying goes, pressure is a privilege, and this pressure is good pressure. This is such a big platform to be on, and MVP is the place to be now for female boxers. This is exactly where I want to be.”

Johana Rajmont is a tough and ambitious super lightweight pro from Prague, Czech Republic.

She’s gained valuable experience quickly across Europe and is known for her grit, work rate, and willingness to take on real challenges. Now fully focused on her upcoming clash with Gemma Richardson, Rajmont is ready to seize this opportunity. 

“I have mixed with the best and served a difficult apprenticeship,” said Johana Rajmont. “I fully intend on upsetting Gemma Richardson on this massive world stage.”

Arjon “The Bullet” Basi is an unbeaten super lightweight boxer from East London whose journey from a spirited youngster with a quick temper to a professional pugilist has been remarkable. Introduced to boxing to channel his energy, the sport became his discipline and passion, helping him excel as an amateur, winning London titles, representing at county level, and reaching a national final while sparring with top-level fighters. Basi made his professional debut in 2025 against Welsh champion Angelo Dragone, then earned a win over Karl Sampson. Proud of his Punjabi Sikh heritage and roots in East London, Basi carries both his cultural identity and family support into every fight. 

MVP previously announced the event will be headlined by the long-anticipated clash of MVP’s British champions, Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Terri Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs), a 10-round women’s championship bout for the unified WBO and WBC lightweight world titles, contested at 135lbs. In the historic double main event, MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (11-0) will face Mexico’s WBA world champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round undisputed super bantamweight championship bout contested at 122 lbs. Entering the fight, Scotney is the youngest UK women’s boxer in history to fight for undisputed, and if she wins, she will become the youngest UK boxer in the four belt era in history to become undisputed world champion–male or female. Also on the card, MVP’s former undisputed champion and current #3 WBO contender Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (21-1, 8 KOs) will face #4 WBO contender Michaela Kotaskova (11-0-4, 2 KOs) in a 10 round championship bout for the WBO super welterweight world title at 154lbs as Cameron aims to win a world championship in a second weight division. Mexico’s IBF super flyweight champion Irma Garcia (25-5-1, 5 KOs) will also make a 10-round world title defense at 115lbs against England’s Emma Dolan (8-0, 1 KO).

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

About Shannon Courtenay

Former WBA bantamweight world champion at 118lbs and Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire native, Shannon “The Baby Face Assassin” Courtenay transformed her life and career after discovering boxing in her early twenties, trading in a party lifestyle for intense discipline at Finchley ABC in London. Rising quickly through the professional ranks beginning in March 2019, she claimed the vacant WBA female bantamweight title on 10 April 2021 at London’s Copper Box Arena, delivering a fiercely technical and emotional unanimous decision over Australia’s Ebanie Bridges in what many hailed as one of women’s boxing’s best fights—scored 97?94, 98?92, 98?92. Courtenay’s jab proved decisive, and she overcame early cut damage and increasing pressure to outmaneuver Bridges and increasingly exploit a swelling eye that nearly shut by round eight. Unfortunately, Courtenay was stripped of her title ahead of her first defense against Jamie Mitchell in October 2021 when she came in 2.5?lb over the limit, an issue she attributed to an unexpected menstrual cycle—a rare moment of honesty that highlighted health over title retention, and lost a hard-fought majority decision despite staying in the ring through adversity. After a layoff, Courtenay returned to the ring in October 2024, edging out of a competitive points decision defeat to Catherine Tacone Ramos in a six-round bout at London’s Copper Box Arena. In her promotional debut with MVP, she defeated Jessica Radtke Maltez by UD in December 2025. 

About Elizabeth Oshoba

Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba (9-0, 5 KOs) is an undefeated 26-year-old Nigerian featherweight boxer at 126 lbs. Growing up in a challenging neighborhood in Lagos, Oshaba was inspired by her older brother in the Nigerian Army to become tough and succeed despite all odds. She began boxing at age 13, quickly distinguishing herself with a relentless work ethic and powerful punches, the start of a decorated amateur career with over 70 fights, including becoming a 6x Nigerian national amateur champion, a bronze medal at the 2019 All African Games, a gold at the 2020 African Zone 3 Championships, and winning silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Oshoba relocated to the UK to make her pro debut in September 2022 and has maintained an unblemished record since. In November 2023, she clinched the IBO female super featherweight title, defeating Martina Reighi via unanimous decision. In January 2024, Oshaba made history with a dominant performance against Italy’s Michela Braga, winning by 10th round knockout to become Nigeria’s first female world title holder and the WBC Silver featherweight champion. She has continued to build her undefeated record, most recently defeating Agustina Rojas in June 2024 and Lenka Volejnikova in March 2025. Outside the ring, Oshoba balances academic commitments with her deep commitment to mentoring young female boxers in Nigeria, providing support and guidance to aspiring athletes and aiming to inspire and cultivate the next generation of champions. She fights out of Bristol, England via Sango Ota, Nigeria and is managed by Lee Eaton.

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 Olympia

Olympia is one of the most ambitious regeneration projects in the world. The £1.3 billion scheme is set to transform the heritage site into London’s newest entertainment destination, designed by Heatherwick and SPARCC for Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International.

Olympia Events manages the historic venues at Olympia, a cultural and architectural landmark that has hosted extraordinary and remarkable events since 1886. From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events, Olympia Events continues to bring world-class events to London, with its distinctive architecture and almost 140-year heritage attracting some of the best and boldest events in the UK.

In 2022, Olympia’s events business joined Legends Global’s extensive portfolio of 450 managed venues, ahead of the wider estate’s redevelopment. As this next chapter unfolds, Olympia’s iconic event spaces will remain at the heart of Olympia’s £1.3bn transformation into London’s newest entertainment destination. Once completed, the iconic heritage halls will be complemented by a new International Convention Centre and premium lounge, managed by Olympia Events, 3,800-capacity live music venue managed by AEG Presents; London’s largest

purpose-built theatre in almost 50 years, managed by Trafalgar Entertainment and The Shubert Organization; two hotels operated by citizenM Hotels and Hyatt Regency; 30 restaurants, bars and eateries; Wetherby Pembridge, a new co-educational senior school; a boutique gym by 1Rebel, 550,000 sq ft of offices boasting some of the largest terraces in London, as well as new public spaces for visitors to enjoy. The reimagined Olympia’s new venues started launching in late 2025, with the phased opening continuing throughout 2026 and 2027. Stay tuned for future announcements at www.olympia.london  

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LONDON, ENGLAND – February 6, 2026 – Today in London, England, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) hosted the kickoff press conference ahead of its inaugural United Kingdom event, officially launching a new chapter in MVP’s global expansion in partnership with Sky Sports. The press conference marked the first faceoff ahead of the highly anticipated double main event headlined by Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Terri Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs) for the unified lightweight world championship at 135 lbs and Ellie Scotney (11-0) vs. Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs), as Scotney takes a key step toward her goal of becoming undisputed super bantamweight world champion at 122 lbs and the youngest undisputed four-belt champion in UK history. Also featured on the championship card are Chantelle Cameron (21-1-0, 8 KOs) vs. Michaela Kotaskova (11-0-2, 4 KOs) for the WBO super welterweight world championship (154 lbs) and Irma Garcia (25-5-1, 5 KOs) vs. Emma Dolan (8-0, 1 KO) for the IBF super flyweight world championship (115 lbs), underscoring the depth and significance of the all-action event.

In attendance at today’s press conference were Dubois, Harper, Scotney, Cameron, and Dolan, all of whom addressed the media as the countdown to fight night officially began. 

Hosted by Sky Sports reporter Andy Scott, the fighters shared their thoughts on their upcoming matchups. See quotes below and view the full press conference on MVP’s YouTube channel HERE.

CAROLINE DUBOIS QUOTES

On the significance of the fight and her legacy: “It represents the start. First off, I want to thank everyone here for coming and supporting women’s boxing and supporting the women here today with me. I’m very happy and excited to be headlining. This is amazing for me. This is the start, and I’m happy, and I’m thankful to Nakisa, to Jake Paul, to MVP for making it happen. I can’t wait. Honestly, as I said, this is the start of my future, my legacy, or my greatness. I believe I’m going all the way, and it starts with Terri.”

On her rivalry with Terri Harper: “I called her irrelevant because I believe that she is. I’m not focusing on Terry Harper, I never have, and I never will. I’m focusing on the belt, my future, and my legacy. My legacy starts with becoming undisputed at the lightweight division. Unfortunately for Terri, she’s the one holding the belt, so that’s who I’ve got in my mind. But if it were anyone, and I mean anyone, it wouldn’t matter. My energy, my intensity, and my mindset would be the same.”

On her confidence and preparation: “There’s a quote that I’ve heard recently that’s just stuck with me. It says, ‘If you want to win the lottery, you still got to make the money to buy the ticket.’ I believe Terri Harper is my lottery ticket to the future. Whatever I want is on the other side of her. But I still got to make the money, and the money is made in the gym. I’m going to work my ass to the bone. I’m going to leave no stone unturned, train like I’ve never trained before.”

TERRI HARPER QUOTES

On the opportunity and being her authentic self: “She’s doing a great job selling the fight. She’s doing my work for me. So I’m just being my authentic self. I’m here, and I’m enjoying the moment. It’s a great opportunity for me. I thank MVP and Jake Paul for putting on such a great show for us female fighters and coming back to the UK with such an amazing card. I’m focused on what I need to do.”

On her experience in the ring: “I feel like this fight is the perfect time in my career. As Caroline says, I’ve got experience, and honestly, the stars have aligned. I’ve got a great team around me now, and I’m just hungrier more than I have ever been.” 

On being overlooked by Dubois: “I’ve been there in my career before, where I’ve been looking at future fights before I’ve even done the fight in front of me. That was a mistake I had to learn the hard way. I feel like Caroline is doing that now. I feel like I’m not here for her respect, but I feel like she’s massively overlooking me and thinks it’s going to be an easy night.”

On what a win over Dubois would mean to her: “For me, this fight isn’t about the belts. Like for me, I just want to beat Caroline, and that’ll be the sweetest victory of my career.” 

ELLIE SCOTNEY QUOTES

On rescheduling her bout vs. Flores: “I was gutted. I was thinking, have I missed the opportunity? And you know, I always feel that the Lord’s time is better than ours. And to be fighting on the resurrection of Jesus Christ proved that to me. You know, every setback’s aligned. And April the 5th, I’ll become undisputed champion in front of my home crowd.”

On earning recognition in the UK: “I feel like I’ve done everything the right way. I’d like to think, as in I’ve never boxed for a vacant title. I’ve gone from champion to champion to champion. And the final one awaits me on April the 5th. I feel like holding integrity through it all will be the thing that will make you stand out in the long run. I just feel like doing it the right way might be the longer way, but I feel like it’s the way Ellie was meant to do it.”  

On fighting in the UK: “Whenever I pictured fighting for undisputed, it was always at home. So the fact that MVP has over-delivered for me, everything I’ve thought or imagined, they bettered. 

CHANTELLE CAMERON QUOTES

On how she joined the card: “Thank you to MVP, Nakisa [Bidarian], Mike [Leanardi], and Jake Paul, cause they got me this opportunity. It wasn’t in the plan, but it’s just worked out. Everything just worked out perfectly for me. I started the year off, and everything’s aligning again. I went back to Jamie [Moore] and Nigel [Travis]. It was my fourth day back in the gym, and the next thing I’m getting a phone call from my manager saying that I’ve got a world title shot as well. So, it was all within a week. I’m just thankful.” 

On future bouts: “There are so many great women boxers out there now, and I’m more

looking at Mikaela Mayer, kind of that division, Lauren Price. But, you know, whatever happens happens. I think that’s what I’ve learned in my boxing career. You just got to go with the flow and win your fights.” 

On the move to 3-minute rounds: “I’ve wanted to do three-minute rounds for years now, but I’ve never kind of had the opportunity. But with MVP, they are massive supporters of three-minute rounds as well. So, we spoke about it, and they were going to get me three-minute rounds, and they got me the vacant WBO world title to go along with it.” 

EMMA DOLAN QUOTES

On taking the first step to becoming world champion: “I knew as soon as I turned pro I was going to be world champion, and this is the first step going towards what I want to achieve.”

On her friendship with Scotney: “Ellie’s one fight away from being undisputed champion, which is crazy. She’s always sort of setting the standard. I’m going to be the world champion on April 5th. It’s crazy, but I’m here for it, and I can’t wait for the fight.” 

About Most Valuable Promotions (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. 

LONDON, ENGLAND – February 3, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the company’s highly-anticipated United Kingdom market debut on Sunday, April 5 from Olympia in London, England. The event will feature a double main event headlined by the long-anticipated clash of MVP’s British champions, “Sweet” Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Terri “Belter” Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs), a 10-round women’s championship bout for the unified WBO and WBC lightweight world titles, contested at 135lbs. In the historic double main event, MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (11-0) will face Mexico’s WBA world champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round undisputed super bantamweight championship bout contested at 122 lbs. Entering the fight, Scotney is the youngest UK women’s boxer in history to fight for undisputed, and if she wins, she will become the youngest UK boxer in the four belt era in history to become undisputed world champion–male or female. The event will stream live on Sky Sports in the UK, with the US broadcast home to be announced soon.

Joining the card will be MVP’s former undisputed champion and current #3 WBO contender Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (21-1, 8 KOs) vs. #4 WBO contender Michaela Kotaskova (11-0-4, 2 KOs). Cameron vs. Kotaskova will be a 10 round championship bout for the WBO super welterweight world title at 154lbs as Cameron aims to win a world championship in a second weight division. Also on the card, Mexico’s IBF super flyweight champion Irma Garcia (25-5-1, 5 KOs) will make a 10-round women’s world title defense at 115lbs against England’s Emma Dolan (8-0, 1 KO).

MVP will host the Kickoff Press Conference for the event on Friday, February 6 at 1pm GMT at Olympia, London. The press conference will be hosted by Andy Scott and will stream live on MVP’s YouTube channel and Sky Sports’ YouTube channel. All media interested in being credentialed to cover the press conference must apply HERE.

Dubois vs. Harper and Scotney vs. Flores is a Most Valuable Promotions event in association with VIP Boxing Promotions. Ticket on sale details will be announced during the kickoff press conference Friday, February 6. 

“MVP’s latest milestone in women’s boxing fittingly comes today on National Girls and Women in Sports Day as the company brings its brand to the UK for the first time,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “This card already features three of the top pound-for-pound women’s boxers in the world and four world title fights. MVP is the global home of women’s boxing, and we look forward to giving these athletes the platform and market exposure they deserve, live from London on Sunday, April 5.”

MVP’s WBC lightweight world champion “Sweet” Caroline Dubois fights out of London, England. The 2020 Olympian made her pro debut in February 2022. In August 2024, she won the WBC Interim lightweight title, then was elevated to become the WBC lightweight world champion in December 2024. The 25-year-old southpaw successfully defended her title twice in 2025, and is ESPN’s #1 lightweight and Boxrec’s #16 pound-for-pound talent in the world.

“I’m excited to make this fight,” said Caroline Dubois. “This is a massive fight in my career and for British boxing, both a legacy fight and unification. The goal is to become undisputed world champion and this is the first step.”

MVP’s WBO lightweight world champion Terri “Belter” Harper fights out of Doncaster, England. Less than two years after her pro debut, she won the IBO 130lb title, then won the WBC title in 2020. In 2022, Harper moved up four divisions to 154lbs to win the WBA super welterweight world title. In September 2024, she moved down to 135lbs and claimed the WBO lightweight world title. With the win, she became Britain’s first-ever three-division women’s world champion. Harper made her first title defense at 135lbs in May 2025. The 29-year-old is currently ESPN’s #2 lightweight in the world. 

“This fight has been a long time in the making,” said Terri Harper. “I’m grateful to MVP for getting it over the line. I’m excited to be headlining MVP’s first UK show!”

MVP’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney will become the youngest UK female boxer in history to fight for undisputed—and will become the youngest in UK history, male or female, to become undisputed champion if she wins. The Catford, England native became IBF world champion in just her seventh pro fight before unifying to win the WBO and Ring Magazine titles in 2024. The 27-year-old then won the WBC belt on MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 on Netflix in July 2025, which earned her recognition as ESPN’s 2025 British Boxer of the Year. She is Boxrec’s #8 and Ring Magazine’s #10 pound-for-pound talent, and ESPN’s #1 super bantamweight in the world. 

“Nothing is like God’s timing,” said Ellie Scotney. “For that little kid that first glimpsed the stage and stakes that await on Sunday, April 5th, everything has aligned to this very moment. I’m beyond grateful to MVP for delivering once again, and now it’s my turn. Destiny awaits, time to make history in my hometown in front of my very own.”

Mayelli Flores is the reigning WBA super bantamweight world champion from Mexico City, Mexico. After an early career highlighted a narrow world title challenge against Yulihan Luna, Flores defeated Nazarena Romero by split decision to capture the WBA 122lb crown in May 2025. The 33-year-old Flores represents Mexico with pride as she continues her rise among the sport’s elite.

“I would like to thank God, MVP and my team for this incredible opportunity,” said Mayelli Flores. “When I heard the fight was moved to the UK, I agreed without hesitation. We Mexicans show up ready to fight anywhere, mentally and physically ready for war. Ellie Scotney is a great and tough fighter, but I am up for the challenge. A win over Scotney will put me in the history books as Mexico’s first undisputed female boxer in history. I am ready to make history. I dedicate this fight to my family and all the boxing fans watching in person and at home.”

Former undisputed super lightweight champion at 140lbs, current #1 WBA, #1 WBO, and #7 WBC 140lb contender, and #3 WBO 154lb contender, Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron won the WBC super lightweight world title in 2020, unified her titles in 2021, then became undisputed super lightweight champion in 2022. She successfully defended her crown vs. Katie Taylor in May 2023, while their rematch resulted in a majority decision for Taylor. Cameron returned in July 2024 to win the WBC interim 140lb title and is also ESPN’s #5 and Boxrec’s #10 pound-for–pound women’s boxer in the world. She resides in Northampton, England and trains under Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis.

“I cannot thank MVP enough for this opportunity to become a two-weight world champion,” said Chantelle Cameron. “When we spoke to Jake and Nakisa about signing with MVP there were a lot of promises made, and they have delivered on every one of those promises. Fighting for a world title in the UK on Sky Sports is huge for me and my family. Sunday, April 5th you are going to see the very best of Chantelle Cameron.”

Michaela Kotásková is a Czech-born Austrian professional boxer, boxing coach, and charity ambassador. She began boxing in October 2014 in the Czech Republic while at university, then continued her studies at the University of Vienna while pursuing her boxing career. Between 2017 and 2022, she represented the Austrian national boxing team and became a multiple-time Austrian national champion, then turned professional in 2022 and won the WBF welterweight title in April 2024. Kotaskova is the WBO’s #1 contender at 147lbs and #4 contender at 154lbs.

“I’ve put my blood, sweat, and tears into the sport for the past decade,” said Michaela Kotaskova. I fear no one, and should not be underestimated. This level of opposition is nothing new to me. I’m ready to take everything she’s willing to give.”

Irma “La Torbellino” García is a professional boxer, attorney, police officer, and member of the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City. In the ring, she is both a former and current world champion, having previously won the WBA bantamweight world title at 118lbs and now holds the IBF super flyweight world title at 115lbs. 

“I’m proud to make my second title defense with one of the biggest promotions in the world, MVP,” said Irma Garcia. “We know what’s in front of us—this is a serious challenge against an undefeated fighter who’s coming hungry. But my team and I are doing the work, staying locked in, and we’re ready to prove exactly who the champion is. That belt belongs to Mexico, and after this fight, it’s going back home where it belongs.”

Emma Dolan hails from Newark, England by way of Norfolk, and is the current British and Commonwealth super flyweight champion at 115lbs. Dolan has climbed up the world rankings with consecutive wins in 2023 that saw her win and defend the Commonwealth super flyweight title. She added the British title to her collection in a ‘Fight of The Year Contender’ vs. Shannon Ryan in June 2024, and has defended both successfully. Now the IBF #1 contender, she aims to become the first British fighter to hold any version of the 115lb weight division’s titles.

“I’m looking forward to this fight. It’s felt a long time coming but it’s nearly here now,” said Emma Dolan. “I can’t wait to show everyone what Carl and I have been working on behind closed doors and bring that title back home.”

Additional information, including undercard bouts and co-main event details, will be announced in the coming weeks.

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

About Caroline Dubois

WBC lightweight world champion “Sweet” Caroline Dubois fights out of London, England. Her amateur career was nothing short of legendary, a dominant run that included winning the gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, becoming England’s first World Youth Champion (2018), and capturing four European Youth Championship titles between 2016 and 2019. This amateur dominance earned her the prestigious BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award in 2019. In 2021, she represented Team GB at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, reaching the quarter-finals. Dubois made her professional debut in February 2022 and quickly established herself in the lightweight division. In September 2023, she earned her first major professional title, winning the vacant IBO lightweight world title via unanimous decision. Her ascent continued in August 2024, when she defeated Maira Moneo to claim the WBC Interim lightweight title. Following a relinquishment of the title, Dubois was elevated to become the WBC lightweight world champion in December 2024. The 25-year-old southpaw successfully retained her titles in 2025, securing a majority decision win against Bo Mi Re Shin in March 2025 before another successful title defense vs. Camilla Panatta on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua in December. She is currently ranked ESPN’s #1 lightweight and Boxrec’s #16 pound-for-pound talent in the world.

About Terri Harper

WBO lightweight world champion Terri “Belter” Harper fights out of Doncaster, England. During her brief career at the amateur level, competing only 17 times, she earned three national titles and won silver at the 2012 European Junior Championships. Harper went on to make her professional debut in 2017 at age 21. Less than two years later in July 2019, she found her first world title opportunity in the super featherweight division at 130lbs, defeating Nozipho Bell by TKO to earn the previously vacant IBO world title. Following a successful first defense, Harper quickly unified her titles against then-WBC champion Eva Wahlstrom in February 2020, winning by unanimous decision. She successfully defended her unified titles twice more before facing a challenging loss to Alycia Baumgardner in November 2021. An unshaken Harper returned to the ring just four months later to earn her next win before moving up four divisions to 154lbs to challenge Hannah Rankin for the WBA and IBO super welterweight world titles, winning by UD. After contesting for the WBO world title at 154lbs, Harper moved down to 135lbs in September 2024, defeating Rhiannon Dixon to capture the WBO lightweight world title. With the win, she became Britain’s first-ever three-division women’s world champion. Harper made her first title defense at 135lbs in May 2025, besting Natalie Zimmermann by unanimous decision. The 29-year-old is currently ranked as ESPN’s #2 lightweight in the world. 

About Ellie Scotney

MVP’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney will become the youngest UK female boxer in history to fight for the undisputed crown on Sunday, April 5—and will become the youngest in UK history, male or female, to become undisputed champion if she wins. The Catford, England native made her pro debut in 2020. In her seventh pro fight, Scotney dethroned former 122lb champion Cherneka Johnson by UD to become the new IBF world champion. Scotney successfully defended her IBF belt against Laura Griffa in September 2023 before unifying the division and adding the WBO and Ring Magazine titles to her collection in a UD win over then-undefeated 18-0 champion Segolene Lefebvre. The 27-year-old most recently faced the longest-standing division champion, former WBC titlist Yamileth Mercado on the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 all-women’s card live on Netflix, winning by UD and adding the WBC belt to her unified collection. The outstanding performance earned her recognition as ESPN’s 2025 Female Boxer of the Year. Scotney is currently ranked Boxrec’s #8, and Ring Magazine’s #10 pound-for-pound boxer, as well as ESPN’s #1 super bantamweight in the world. 

About Mayelli Flores

Mayelli Flores is the reigning 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. 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.

About Chantelle Cameron

Former undisputed super lightweight champion at 140lbs and current #1 WBA, #1 WBO, and #7 WBC contender 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. 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 #5 and Boxrec’s #10 pound-for–pound women’s boxer in the world, resides in Northampton, England and trains under Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis.

About Michaela Kotaskova

Michaela Kotásková is a Czech-born Austrian professional boxer, boxing coach, and charity ambassador. She is one of Austria’s most successful female boxers and holds the WBF welterweight title. She studied German and Bohemian Studies at Palacký University Olomouc from 2011 to 2015 and began boxing in October 2014 in the Czech Republic. In 2015, she moved to Vienna, where she continued her studies at the University of Vienna while pursuing her boxing career. Since 2015, Kotásková has trained at Boxclub Bounce under head coach Daniel Nader, who played a decisive role in her athletic development until his passing in 2025. Between 2017 and 2022, she represented the Austrian national boxing team and became a multiple-time Austrian national champion. She turned professional in 2022 and won the WBF Intercontinental welterweight title in April 2023 against Mahjouba Oubtil. In April 2024, she captured the WBF welterweight world title with a victory over Erika Alvarez and successfully defended her title twice against Mikaela Lauren and Gisela Noemi Luna. In recognition of her achievements, she was named WBF Boxer of the Year 2024. Outside the ring, Kotásková works as a boxing coach, is a charity ambassador, and competes in coffee competitions.

About Irma Garcia

Irma “La Torbellino” García is a professional boxer, attorney, police officer, and member of the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City. She holds a law degree with a specialization in criminal law, is a certified expert in criminalistics, has earned a master’s degree in public administration, and has received an honorary doctorate degree. With more than 22 years of service as a police officer, García graduated with honors for academic achievement from a class of 450 officers and has been awarded the Medal of Sports Merit. In the ring, she is both a former and current world champion, having captured the WBA bantamweight world title at 118lbs and now holds the IBF super flyweight world title at 115lbs. Garcia was recognized by the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in Las Vegas for her outstanding achievements as a world champion and her exemplary service as a police officer, becoming the first Mexican police officer to receive this prestigious honor. Through her dedication to serving and protecting her country, García has broken barriers and built deep community connections through social outreach, delivering talks to children, women, and families that promote the message of “A Healthy Body, a Healthy Mind” and help foster a culture of peace.

About Emma Dolan

Emma Dolan hails from Newark, England by way of Norfolk, and is the current British and Commonwealth super-flyweight champion at 115lbs. Dolan fell in love with the sport at age nine and went on to have a successful amateur career which included representing England. In her pro debut, she earned a stoppage win over fellow debutant Nicole Goldsmith Ryan in September 2021. Since relocating to Newark in 2022 under the tutelage of renowned trainer/manager Carl Greaves, Dolan has climbed up the world rankings with consecutive UD points wins over Halima Vanjebi in March 2023 and Nicola Hopewell in October 2023 to win and defend the Commonwealth super-flyweight title successfully. She added the British title to her collection with a split decision win over the highly-rated Shannon Ryan in a ‘Fight of The Year Contender’ in June 2024, and comfortably retained both titles with a comfortable UD win over Lauren Parker. Since becoming the IBF #1 contender, Dolan has waited patiently while her mentor Greaves has navigated her into a ‘Mandatory Contender’ position and now is the time for ‘The Best Kept Secret’ in British boxing to announce herself onto the biggest stage. Dolan aims to become only the sixth Female IBF super flyweight champion and the first British fighter to hold any version of the weight division’s titles.

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 Olympia

Olympia is one of the most ambitious regeneration projects in the world. The £1.3 billion scheme is set to transform the heritage site into London’s newest entertainment destination, designed by Heatherwick and SPARCC for Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International.

Olympia Events manages the historic venues at Olympia, a cultural and architectural landmark that has hosted extraordinary and remarkable events since 1886. From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events, Olympia Events continues to bring world-class events to London, with its distinctive architecture and almost 140-year heritage attracting some of the best and boldest events in the UK.

In 2022, Olympia’s events business joined Legends Global’s extensive portfolio of 450 managed venues, ahead of the wider estate’s redevelopment. As this next chapter unfolds, Olympia’s iconic event spaces will remain at the heart of Olympia’s £1.3bn transformation into London’s newest entertainment destination. Once completed, the iconic heritage halls will be complemented by a new International Convention Centre and premium lounge, managed by Olympia Events, 3,800-capacity live music venue managed by AEG Presents; London’s largest

purpose-built theatre in almost 50 years, managed by Trafalgar Entertainment and The Shubert Organization; two hotels operated by citizenM Hotels and Hyatt Regency; 30 restaurants, bars and eateries; Wetherby Pembridge, a new co-educational senior school; a boutique gym by 1Rebel, 550,000 sq ft of offices boasting some of the largest terraces in London, as well as new public spaces for visitors to enjoy. The reimagined Olympia’s new venues started launching in late 2025, with the phased opening continuing throughout 2026 and 2027. Stay tuned for future announcements at www.olympia.london  

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced that MVP’s and Australia’s undisputed bantamweight world champion Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson (18-2, 8 KOs) will make an undisputed WBO, WBA, WBC, and IBF world title defense at 118lbs against MVP’s and Canada’s #4 IBF and #5 WBA contender Amanda “Bambola” Galle (12-0-1, 1 KO). The 10-round undisputed bout will headline the preliminary card of Jake vs. Tank on Friday, November 14, at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will air live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members. The undisputed 122lb super bantamweight world championship between MVP’s unified world champion Ellie Scotney and WBA champion Mayelli Flores has been postponed due to an injury sustained by Scotney during training. Both fighters and their teams remain committed to delivering this historic fight, and a new date will be confirmed shortly. Also on the preliminary card, MVP’s top contender Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-1, 16 KOs) will now face Justin “Stallion” Cardona (10-1, 5 KOs) over 8 rounds at 147lbs in the welterweight division. Griffin was formerly slated to face Cesar Francis, who also sustained an injury. Tickets for Jake vs. Tank on sale now on Ticketmaster.com

MVP’s reigning undisputed bantamweight world champion Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson was born in Tauranga, New Zealand. Fighting out of Gold Coast, Australia, Johnson is a two-weight world champion, currently the undisputed bantamweight world champion at 118lbs and the former IBF super bantamweight world champion. In March 2025, Johnson defeated then-champion Nina Hughes to claim the WBA bantamweight world title. In July 2025, Johnson, newly signed with MVP, made her promotional debut on the undercard of MVP’s historic Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy card, stepping into the ring against former IBF world champion Shurretta Metcalf in a 10-round undisputed world title showdown as part of the first-ever all-women’s professional boxing card at Madison Square Garden. Following a heated battle, Johnson won via 9th round TKO, becoming the first-ever undisputed Australian champion in the four belt era. The 30-year-old now will defend her undisputed title for the first time against Amanda Galle on Friday, November 14.

“I’m pumped to be back in the ring again before the end of the year! It’s been a while since I’ve been this active, and I’m loving it,” said Cherneka Johnson. “I can’t wait to be part of the massive Jake Paul vs Tank Davis card, show the improvements we’ve been working on, and bring my belts back home. Amanda Galle came up after my fight vs. Shurretta Metcalf in NYC, showed respect, and said she wants what I’ve got — can’t blame her, I’d be chasing all the belts too.”

MVP’s Amanda Galle was raised in a proud Italian family in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She began her combat sports journey at six, earning a black belt in karate by 11 before beginning boxing and kickboxing. At 16, she scored a 28-second knockout in her boxing debut and went on to capture three Canadian national titles between 2009 and 2018, persevering through her mother’s battle with breast cancer and her own struggles with depression. Turning professional in 2019, Galle built an undefeated record while balancing her career with family, ultimately delivering the Canadian super bantamweight title to her mother’s hospital bed before her passing in 2022. Galle rebounded with a string of victories, overcoming a broken hand and capturing the IBO bantamweight world championship in December 2023, which she defended successfully in 2024. She signed with MVP in June 2025, and most recently earned a unanimous decision win over Mexico’s Alondra Hernandez in her promotional debut on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 15 in September 2025.

“I’ve put my time in! I’ve been hanging out in the coattails of these big names, working in silence, and I’ve earned a spot at the table,” said Amanda Galle. “The best promotion in the world has put me on their roster and I want a shot at the best out there. I’m the undisputed bantamweight champion. Canada knows it, the world’s about to!”

“Sugar Neekz Johnson is set to become Australia’s first-ever defending undisputed champion in the four-belt era, while Canada’s top 118lb contender Amanda Galle has the opportunity to make a global name for herself and become the first Canadian-born undisputed champion,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder and CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “Even with the short notice, this will be a non-stop all action fight with both fighters ready to make a statement and go to war on Friday, November 14. We wish Ellie Scotney a speedy recovery and look forward to fully supporting her return soon as she continues her mission toward undisputed. Jake vs. Tank is a testament to fighters who are redefining limits and chasing greatness, and we look forward to making history together at the Kaseya Center, live only on Netflix.”

MVP’s Avious Griffin has quickly emerged as a force in the 147lb division. With a staggering 94% stoppage rate, the Las Vegas-based fighter from Chattanooga, Tennessee was introduced to boxing at age eight by his father, Alvin and the sport became both powerful passion and bond between them. Just weeks before Griffin’s pro debut in 2016, Alvin passed away unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage as Griffin frantically rushed his dad to the hospital—a devastating loss that he 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 ring performances and his commitment to breaking generational cycles of poverty, while advocating for mental health and addiction recovery. He trains under Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, widely recognized for guiding Terence Crawford’s championship rise, Esau Diéguez, and renowned S&C coach Larry Wade. The elite team has helped transform Griffin into one of the sport’s most dangerous and disciplined rising contenders. 

“Thanks to MVP, the best promotional company in the business,” said Avious Griffin. “New opponent, same outcome. See ya Friday, November 14.”

Born and raised in East Salinas, California, Justin “Stallion” Cardona is one of the state’s most promising young welterweights, known for his discipline, humility, and relentless work ethic. Introduced to boxing at age seven by his mother, a former boxer herself, Cardona quickly found purpose in the sport and turned professional at just 18. Now training under veteran coach Ruben Guerrero Sr. and mentored by former world champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, Cardona has built a reputation for his technical precision, toughness, and resilience—a mindset that mirrors his idols Arturo Gatti and Dmitry Bivol. Standing 5’8” with an orthodox style and a sharp straight right hand, Cardona balances grit and intelligence in the ring. Outside of boxing, the 25-year-old lives a disciplined lifestyle as a CrossFit gym owner, marathon runner, and mentor, driven by faith and a desire to give back to his East Salinas community. With eyes on a world title and a mission to inspire the next generation, Cardona continues to embody perseverance both inside and outside the ropes.

“This is the kind of fight I’ve been working toward since day one,” said Justin Cardona. “Avious Griffin is a dangerous opponent with power, no doubt—but I’m ready for this moment. I’ve put in the work, I’ve got a world-class team behind me, and come November 14 in Miami, I’m going to show the world what ‘Stallion’ pressure looks like. I respect the challenge, but I didn’t come this far to stop now. I’m coming to win and win impressively.” 

Jake vs. Tank is the culmination of four years of callouts and a brewing rivalry between Jake Paul, the sport’s most-watched fighter whose showmanship has redefined boxing promotion, and Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of the most feared punchers in the world and widely regarded as the Mike Tyson of his generation. Paul and Davis, the favorite boxers of Gen Alpha and Gen Z, respectively, have both battled to claim the title of modern boxing’s biggest star, setting the stage for this monumental showdown. Paul enters the bout almost exactly one year after headlining the largest boxing or MMA event in over four decades, while Davis holds the record for the highest pay-per-view buys and revenue event of the past four years. Jake vs. Tank, an MVP event, marks MVP’s third live event on Netflix in 12 months, following Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 in July 2025, the first all-women’s professional sporting event on the service. Tickets for Jake vs. Tank are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. The bout will also feature an array of high-end VIP packages, including the return of the one-of-a-kind MVP Owner’s Experience. 

The co-main event of Jake vs. Tank will feature MVP’s undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs), who will make a unified WBO, WBA, and IBF world title defense at 130lbs against Canada’s #2 IBF, #3 WBO and WBA contender Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs). Baumgardner vs. Beaudoin will be contested over 12, three-minute rounds, equal to the men’s championship standard. Baumgardner chose to vacate her WBC belt as the sanctioning body does not recognize women’s choice to compete under equal rules to men’s champions at 12×3:00. Also on the main card will be PBC’s WBA super lightweight world champion Gary “The Last” Russell (18-1, 17 KOs) vs. WBA #1 contender, Japan’s undefeated Andy “Da Blade” Hiraoka (24-0, 19 KOs) in a 12-round men’s WBA world championship bout at 140lbs. 

Joining Johnson vs. Galle on the preliminary card will be MVP’s Costa Rican star Yokasta Valle (33-3, 10 KOs) set to defend her WBC strawweight world title vs. Yadira “La Reina” Bustillos (11-1, 2 KOs) in a 10-round women’s championship bout at 105lbs. 

Additional information, including additional undercards bouts, will be announced in the coming weeks. 

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

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 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 seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. 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 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. Jake vs. Tank will be the latest large scale live event to air on Netflix, following the super middleweight championship fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. WWE Raw continues to air every week globally. After the Jake vs. Tank fight, NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix with two matchups on Christmas Day: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.

About Kaseya Center

Located in the center of booming downtown Miami and the Entertainment District, Kaseya Center—home of the NBA Champion Miami HEAT—hosts 80+ non-basketball events each year including A-list concerts, family shows, sporting events, national conferences and more. Built with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and HD and electronic media signage inside and out, the impressive 19,600-seat Kaseya Center is currently ranked the #1 arena in Florida for the 10th consecutive year—and the 13th time during the past 14 years—according to Billboard’s 2024 year-end rankings. Kaseya Center is also among the leading facilities in the country for hosting Latin entertainment. The Center has led the renaissance of downtown Miami over the past two decades, helping to transform the area into a thriving arts and entertainment district. The facility has hosted more than 1,200 events including diverse musical superstars such as Marc Anthony, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Killers, Bad Bunny, Carrie Underwood, Dua Lipa, Tool, Imagine Dragons, Kane Brown, Karol G, Drake, Andrea Bocelli and Paul McCartney, just to name a few. In 2009, Kaseya Center became among the first existing buildings in the country to have achieved LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council for its commitment to sustainability practices. More recently, in 2021, the Arena achieved its second LEED gold recertification. For more information about Kaseya Center, visit kaseyacenter.com.

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced that MVP’s undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) will make a unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world title defense at 130lbs against Canada’s #2 IBF, #3 WBO and WBA contender Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs). Baumgardner vs. Beaudoin will be contested over 12, three-minute rounds, equal to the men’s championship standard, in the co-main event of Jake vs. Tank on Friday, November 14 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will air live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members. Baumgardner has chosen to vacate her WBC belt as the sanctioning body does not recognize women’s choice to compete under equal rules to men’s champions at 12×3:00. Joining the main card is PBC’s WBA super lightweight world champion Gary “The Last” Russell (18-1, 17 KOs) vs. WBA #1 contender, Japan’s undefeated Andy “Da Blade” Hiraoka (24-0, 19 KOs) in a 12-round men’s championship bout at 140lbs. 

In a historic preliminary card headliner, MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (11-0) will become the youngest UK boxer ever to fight for an undisputed world title—male or female—in a 10-round women’s championship bout vs. Mexico’s WBA world champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) contested at 122lbs. Joining Scotney vs. Flores will be MVP’s Costa Rican star Yokasta Valle (33-3, 10 KOs) set to defend her WBC strawweight world title vs. Yadira “La Reina” Bustillos (11-1, 2 KOs) in a 10-round women’s championship bout at 105lbs. Also on the card, MVP’s top contender Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-1, 16 KOs) will face Cesar “Rainman” Francis (14-2, 9 KOs) over 8 rounds at 147lbs in the welterweight division. 

MVP’s reigning undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner was born in Fremont, Ohio. The German, Korean, and African-American fighter turned pro in 2017, and in November 2021, shocked the boxing world by knocking out Terri Harper to claim the WBC and IBO World Titles. She secured wins over Edith Matthysse and Mikaela Mayer in 2022, adding the WBO and IBF belts to her collection. In February 2023, she defeated Elhem Mekhaled to claim the WBA title and become undisputed champion. In July 2023, Baumgardner avenged her only career loss with a dominant undisputed title defense against Christina Linardatou. Most recently, she successfully defended her undisputed title against Spain’s Jennifer Miranda in the co-main event of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, live on Netflix. Baumgardner is currently ranked ESPN’s #7 and BoxRec’s #10 pound-for-pound boxer in the world.

“I am very thankful to be getting back in the ring on Friday, November 14, fighting in front of the world on Netflix,” said Alycia Baumgardner. “Consistency is what keeps me sharp and makes me dangerous. Fighting 12×3:00 represents equality. Equality in boxing means giving champions a platform to show their greatness. I am here to show the world that I am built for any and everything. AND STILL!”

On vacating her WBC belt, Baumgardner added, “I have and will always believe that my responsibility as a champion is to push the sport forward. Women in boxing deserve equal opportunities, respect, and rules as men.

“Like Amanda Serrano and many other great champions before me, I believe women should have the choice to compete under the same rules as men, 12 rounds, three minutes per round. I have chosen to move forward in my career under those terms. My next championship fight will take place under those rules, and since the WBC does not currently allow women to fight under those terms, I’ve made the difficult decision to vacate my WBC title. 

“I respect the WBC and want to thank the WBC for all the support they’ve given me throughout my career. Becoming their champion was a career defining honor, and I look forward to and plan to one day fight for a WBC belt again.

“For now, I am focused on continuing to break barriers for women’s boxing and showing the world that we are every bit as capable as the men when we step through those ropes.”

A natural-born athlete with unstoppable drive, Leila Beaudoin laced up her gloves for the first time at 18 and never looked back. After just five years in the amateur ranks, she stormed to national championship gold and turned pro in 2019. Fast forward to today: with a near-flawless record of 13 wins in 14 fights—her lone loss avenged in dominant fashion—she now holds the WBO International Super Featherweight title. In her first title defense this past June, she made a statement loud and clear, dropping and dismantling former world champion Elhem Mekhaled in just six rounds, proving that she’s not only ready for the top—She’s here to take it.

“She had a good run, but Alycia Baumgardner’s reign ends Friday, November 14,” said Leila Beaudoin. “Every great story needs a turning point—this is mine.”

Gary Antuanne Russell, the youngest of the fighting Russell brothers from Capitol Heights, Maryland, has carved his own path in boxing while drawing from the legacy of his family. Nicknamed “The Last,” the 29-year-old reigning WBA super lightweight world champion grew up under the tutelage of his father, Gary Sr. and alongside his brothers, including former WBC champion Gary Russell Jr. As an amateur, he won National Golden Gloves titles before representing the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Russell then transitioned to the pro ranks, building his reputation with an aggressive southpaw style and a string of first-round stoppages. Russell has earned notable wins over Viktor Postol, Rances Barthelemy, and Kent Cruz, while rebounding from a narrow split-decision loss to Alberto Puello in 2024. In March 2025, he dominated Jose Valenzuela to capture the WBA 140lb world title with a performance that underlined his potential to become the most accomplished of the Russell dynasty.

“I’m excited to be on an event of this magnitude and put the Russell family legacy on display live on Netflix,” said Gary Russell. “Hiraoka is my mandatory challenger and a strong fighter. We will prepare as we always do and handle  business. I will be king of division for a long time and defending my title will be the first step towards it!”

Andy Hiraoka is an undefeated super lightweight contender from Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The 29-year-old Hiraoka began boxing as a teenager under the guidance of his father, an American military veteran, and turned professional in December 2013 at just 17 years old. He quickly climbed Japan’s ranks, winning the Japanese national and WBO Asia Pacific super lightweight titles. Hiraoka gained international recognition with his U.S. debut in 2019, where he secured a TKO win over Rogelio Casarez. Since then, he has retained his unblemished record with a nearly 80% stoppage rate, establishing himself as one of Japan’s brightest hopes for world championship glory and a serious force in the global super lightweight division. He is currently the #1 WBA contender at 140lbs.

“Becoming world champion has been my mission since day one, and on Friday, November 14, live on Netflix, I will make that dream a reality,” said Andy Hiraoka. “Gary Russell is a great champion, but I am coming to Miami to win his belt and become Japan’s next world champion.”

MVP’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney will become the youngest UK boxer in history, male or female, to fight for the undisputed crown on Friday, November 14. The Catford, England native made her pro debut in 2020. In her seventh pro fight, Scotney dethroned former 122lb champion Cherneka Johnson by UD to become the new IBF world champion. Scotney successfully defended her IBF belt against Laura Griffa in September 2023 before unifying the division and adding the WBO and Ring Magazine titles to her collection in a UD win over then-undefeated 18-0 champion Segolene Lefebvre. The 27-year-old most recently faced the longest-standing division champion, former WBC titlist Yamileth Mercado on the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 all-women’s card live on Netflix, winning by UD and adding the WBC belt to her unified collection. Scotney is ranked Boxrec’s #9, ESPN’s #10, and Ring Magazine’s #10 pound-for-pound boxer, as well as ESPN’s #1 super bantamweight in the world.

“Belt by belt, I’ve earned this the hard way,” said Ellie Scotney. “Undisputed has always been the goal, and now thanks to MVP we’re on the final and most important step. On Friday November 14th I’ll make history as Britain’s next Undisputed World Champion.”

Mayelli Flores is the reigning 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. 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.

“I would like to thank God, MVP and my team for this incredible opportunity. When I was offered the fight against Ellie Scotney, without hesitation I said yes,” said Mayelli Flores. “I will be ready for a war. Ellie Scotney is a great and tough fighter, but I am up for the challenge. I know the importance of this fight—a win over Scotney will put me in the history books as Mexico’s first undisputed female fighter, and I am ready to make history. I dedicate this fight to my family and all the boxing fans that will be watching on Netflix.”

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’s #5, Ring Magazine’s #8, and ESPN’s #9-ranked pound-for-pound boxer in the world. 

“This will be my first WBC world title defense, and doing it on MVP’s debut card with Jake Paul makes it even more special,” said Yokasta Valle. “I’ve worked my whole life for these moments, and I know what it takes to stay at the top. My opponent Yadira Bustillos is tough and hungry, but I’ve never backed down from a challenge. I fight with discipline, with heart, and with the pride of Costa Rica on my shoulders. The landscape of women’s boxing is opening up, and there are many great possible opponents ahead, but before any of that, I need to win this fight convincingly. On fight night, the world will see why I’m not just a champion—I’m here to inspire and to keep breaking barriers for women in boxing.”

Yadira Bustillos, from Las Vegas, Nevada, is of Mexican descent with roots in Durango. She was introduced to boxing through her uncle and brother before beginning training under coach Gil Martinez. What started as curiosity quickly became passion, as Bustillos pushed herself to keep up with male sparring partners and prove her toughness in the gym. Her amateur career was highlighted by accolades including back-to-back Roy Jones Jr. National Invitational titles, Nevada Golden Gloves gold, and a third-place finish at the 2019 Olympic qualifiers, where she was ranked #6 nationally. She made her pro debut in 2021 and contended for the WBC 105lb interim world title in just her eighth pro fight. Competing across the 105, 108, and 112lb divisions, Bustillos aims to become undisputed champion across multiple weight classes.

“It’s an honor and a dream come true to fight for this title,” said Yadira Bustillos. “The WBC belt represents the peak of the sport, and I respect my opponent, but I’m ready for this. I’m not here to compete. I’m here to conquer!”

MVP’s Avious Griffin has quickly emerged as a force in the 147lb division. With a staggering 94% stoppage rate, the Las Vegas-based fighter from Chattanooga, Tennessee was introduced to boxing at age eight by his father, Alvin and the sport became both powerful passion and bond between them. Just weeks before Griffin’s pro debut in 2016, Alvin passed away unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage as Griffin frantically rushed his dad to the hospital—a devastating loss that he 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 ring performances and his commitment to breaking generational cycles of poverty, while advocating for mental health and addiction recovery. He trains under Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, widely recognized for guiding Terence Crawford’s championship rise, Esau Diéguez, and renowned S&C coach Larry Wade. The elite team has helped transform Griffin into one of the sport’s most dangerous and disciplined rising contenders. 

“Thanks to MVP, the best promotional company in the business, we’re back on stage Friday, November 14, said Avious Griffin. “See y’all soon.. it’s the kid that did.”

Rising contender Cesar Francis fights out of West New York, New Jersey. Born in Panama City, Panama, the 35-year-old rising contender made his pro debut in 2017 and has contested for multiple regional titles to date, including the vacant WBO NABO super lightweight title in 2022 and the vacant WBO Latino super lightweight title in 2023. Francis most recently continued his rise in the division with a second round TKO of Wayne Boudreaux in September 2025.

“This is a fight I’m excited to win,” said Cesar Francis. “I know I’m levels above this guy, and I’m going to show it and show why I can fight for a welterweight title in the next 12 months.”

“Jake vs. Tank marks a historic night for boxing on a card stacked with champions,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder and CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “MVP’s undisputed champ Alycia Baumgardner joins Amanda Serrano as the only champions to defend their unified titles under the same rules as men’s champions with 12, three-minute rounds in a massive statement for equality in women’s boxing. Equality live globally on Netflix! Ellie Scotney is making history at just 27 years old as the youngest UK boxer ever to fight for undisputed, after an unstoppable rise that’s already established her as one of the sport’s pound-for-pound elites. Add in title defenses from Gary Antuanne Russell and Yokasta Valle against hungry challengers, and Avious Griffin fighting to reclaim his place among the top contenders at 147, and you have boxing at its best with fighters taking risks, chasing greatness, and making history together on one card. On Friday, November 14 at the Kesaya Center, live only on Netflix, we’re delivering a night fans will be talking about for years to come.”

Jake vs. Tank is the culmination of four years of callouts and a brewing rivalry between Paul, the sport’s most-watched fighter whose showmanship has redefined boxing promotion, and Davis, one of the most feared punchers in the world and widely regarded as the Mike Tyson of his generation. Paul and Davis, the favorite boxers of Gen Alpha and Gen Z, respectively, have both battled to claim the title of modern boxing’s biggest star, setting the stage for this monumental showdown. Paul enters the bout almost exactly one year after headlining the largest boxing or MMA event in over four decades, while Davis holds the record for the highest pay-per-view buys and revenue event of the past four years. Jake vs. Tank, an MVP event, marks MVP’s third live event on Netflix in 12 months, following Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 in July 2025, the first all-women’s professional sporting event on the service. Tickets for Jake vs. Tank will go on sale next month at Ticketmaster.com. Fans can sign up for pre-sale at JakevsTank.com. The bout will also feature an array of high-end VIP packages, including the return of the one-of-a-kind MVP Owner’s Experience. 

Additional information, including additional undercards bouts, will be announced in the coming weeks. 

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

About Alycia Baumgardner

MVP’s reigning undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner 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 pro 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. Most recently, she successfully defended her undisputed title against Spain’s Jennifer Miranda in the co-main event of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, live on Netflix. 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.

About Ellie Scotney

MVP’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney will become the youngest UK boxer in history, male or female, to fight for undisputed world title honors on Friday, November 14. Scotney’s shining amateur stint saw the London prospect win the 2017 Elite national amateur title and the English Youth title – 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. The Catford, England native made her pro debut in 2020 with a decision win over Bec Connolly before winning 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 122lbs. Scotney successfully defended her IBF world title against Spain’s Laura Griffa in September 2023 before unifying the division and adding the WBO and Ring Magazine titles to her collection in a UD win over then-undefeated 18-0 WBO champion Segolene Lefebvre. Scotney then eased to a UD victory over then 20-0 Mea Motu in January 2025 to add the New Zealand fighter’s IBO hardware to her WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine titles. The 27-year-old most recently faced the longest-standing champion, then-WBC titlist Yamileth Mercado on the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 all-women’s card live on Netflix, again handily defeating Mercado and adding the WBC belt to her unified collection. Scotney is currently Boxrec’s #9 pound-for-pound fighter, ESPN’s #10 pound-for-pound fighter, and ESPN’s #1 super bantamweight in the world.

About Yokasta Valle

Yokasta Valle is a three-division world champion boxer born in Nicaragua and raised in Costa Rica. At a young age, her family made the life changing decision to move to Costa Rica in search of a better future. In the heart of San José, Yokasta developed both as a person and as an athlete, forging the values that would define her: discipline, resilience, and an unbreakable will. Growing up with limited resources and countless challenges, 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 not only for her own dreams, but to open doors for women in boxing. Before turning professional, Yokasta had a decorated amateur career, earning two Central American championship titles. As a professional, she won her first world title in 2016 and has gone on to conquer six world titles across three weight divisions (102, 105, and 108 lbs), establishing herself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, currently holding the WBC minimumweight title at 105lbs since November 2024. Her reign has been marked by consistency, dominance, and fearlessness, often defeating world champions in their own countries that mark her resume with international fights and global exposure. Throughout this time, Valle has also championed equal pay in women’s boxing, fighting for and achieving the same purse conditions as male boxers in similar positions. Outside the ring, the 32-year-old is an entrepreneur, boxing promoter, and social role model. She is the first world champion in Central America to run her own promotional company, Yoka Sports & Boxing Promotions, where she creates opportunities for the next generation of fighters, especially women. She is also the face of leading brands like Vaseline, Kolbi, Grupo Mutual, Dexketo, and Chery, and is celebrated as a national sports ambassador in Costa Rica not only for her achievements, but for living a life that exemplifies hard work, consistency, and humility. 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 rights and migrants’ rights, continuing to prove her relentless spirit both inside and beyond the ropes. On a personal level, she remains grounded and deeply connected to her family, especially her younger sister Naomy Valle, a rising professional boxer and fellow signee to MVP.

About Avious Griffin

MVP’s Avious Griffin has quickly emerged as a force in the 147lb division. With a staggering 94% stoppage rate, the Las Vegas-based fighter originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, continues to prove why he’s one of the most dangerous and exciting welterweights in the sport today. Since early 2024, Griffin has trained under the esteemed Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, widely recognized for guiding Terence Crawford’s rise to championship status. He also works closely with Esau Diéguez and renowned strength and conditioning coach Larry Wade, who joined his team in October 2023. Together, this elite team has helped transform Griffin into one of the sport’s most dangerous and disciplined rising contenders. On February 20, 2025, Griffin captured the vacant WBC USA Welterweight Title by stopping Jose Luis Sanchez in the eighth round at Sony Hall in New York City. Griffin’s rise has been shaped by extraordinary personal resilience. Introduced to boxing at age eight by his father, Alvin, the sport quickly became both a passion and a powerful bond between them. In 2016, just weeks before Griffin’s professional debut, Alvin passed away unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage as Avious frantically rushed his dad to the hospital—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. With a compelling personal story and elite performance inside the ropes, Avious Griffin represents one of the most promising new faces in professional boxing.

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 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 seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. 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 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. Jake vs. Tank will be the latest large scale live event to air on Netflix, following the super middleweight championship fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. WWE Raw continues to air every week globally. After the Jake vs. Tank fight, NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix with two matchups on Christmas Day: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.

About Kaseya Center

Located in the center of booming downtown Miami and the Entertainment District, Kaseya Center—home of the NBA Champion Miami HEAT—hosts 80+ non-basketball events each year including A-list concerts, family shows, sporting events, national conferences and more. Built with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and HD and electronic media signage inside and out, the impressive 19,600-seat Kaseya Center is currently ranked the #1 arena in Florida for the 10th consecutive year—and the 13th time during the past 14 years—according to Billboard’s 2024 year-end rankings. Kaseya Center is also among the leading facilities in the country for hosting Latin entertainment. The Center has led the renaissance of downtown Miami over the past two decades, helping to transform the area into a thriving arts and entertainment district. The facility has hosted more than 1,200 events including diverse musical superstars such as Marc Anthony, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Killers, Bad Bunny, Carrie Underwood, Dua Lipa, Tool, Imagine Dragons, Kane Brown, Karol G, Drake, Andrea Bocelli and Paul McCartney, just to name a few. In 2009, Kaseya Center became among the first existing buildings in the country to have achieved LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council for its commitment to sustainability practices. More recently, in 2021, the Arena achieved its second LEED gold recertification. For more information about Kaseya Center, visit kaseyacenter.com.

May 14, 2025 – Now former WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion Nazarena “Capricho” Romero will be immediately exercising her contracted rematch clause against new champion Mayelli Flores Rosquero.

Cordoba, Argentina’s Romero (14-1-2, 8 KOs) lost her undefeated record and her title to Mexico City’s Flores Rosquero (13-1-1, 4 KOs) last Saturday, May 10, via razor-thin 10-round split decision on a PROBOX TV event from the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. In an exciting back-and-forth slugfest that will be a definite candidate for Female Fight of the Year, Romero won on the card of one judge 98-92 but fell short on the cards of the other two by identical 94-96 tallies.

Romero says she congratulates her Mexican adversary for her brave performance but will be looking for some get-back as soon as possible.

“Mayelli fought like a true Mexican warrior, and I commend her for her victory,” said Romero. “But I will be enforcing the rematch clause right away, to get my title back and avenge this loss.”

Romero’s co-promoters, Sampson Boxing and Tello Box Promotions say they are working to set a date for the second battle between the two with Flores Rosquero’s promoter Paco Damian and an announcement of the particulars will be announced shortly.

About Sampson Boxing

Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America. Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, ESPN+, DAZN, VS., FOX, Fox Sports and several international networks. For more information, visit sampsonboxing.com.