QUEBEC CITY, April 15, 2026 — The Capitale-Nationale will host a double main event on June 11! Témiscouata’s pride, Leïla Beaudoin, will face Colombian contender Paulina Angel in an interim WBA super featherweight world championship bout. The highly anticipated clash, presented at the Théâtre Capitole, is added to the previously announced main event (HERE), featuring Wilkens Mathieu against Olympic medalist Esquiva Falcao.

“I feel grateful for so many reasons. Returning to a world championship this quickly is already incredible, but being able to do it — for the first time — at home, in front of my people, is something else. I know many people will be behind me to support me, and I plan to thank them by winning my first world title on April 11,” said the athlete from Bas-Saint-Laurent, Leïla Beaudoin.

As “incredible” as a world title opportunity may be, Leïla Beaudoin (14-2, 2 KOs) has certainly done everything to earn it. Last December in Miami, the Quebecer became the first woman in her nation’s history to fight in a unified world championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds. Despite a decision loss to American Alycia Baumgardner, Beaudoin delivered a convincing performance, winning several championship rounds in front of nearly 15 million viewers on Netflix.

Determined to come back stronger than ever, the native of Rivière-du-Loup returned to the ring less than four months later, on April 9. Facing an opponent who had already been crowned world champion three times, in Victoria Bustos, Leïla Beaudoin dominated each of the 10 rounds. Still ranked in the top 5 of the WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF world rankings, the 30-year-old Quebecer was immediately given the opportunity to return to a world championship bout against Paulina Angel.

“This fight is the result of all the work Leïla has put in over the years. She deserves this opportunity. She has worked with discipline and intelligence to reach this level. We know Angel is a solid opponent, but we are fully confident of leaving the Capitole with the victory on June 11,” assured the trainer of the EOTTM protégé, Samuel Décarie-Drolet.

Seizing her second chance at a world title will also be the objective of Paulina Angel (7-2-2, 3 KOs) when she arrives in Quebec City next spring. A 24-year-old athlete from Medellín, Colombia, Angel made a strong entry into the professional ranks in October 2020, recording three knockouts in as many fights. Fighting in her native Colombia, as well as in Mexico and Panama, she eventually became WBA Latin American super featherweight champion (130 lb). Last August, she lost by unanimous decision in a world title fight at 135 lb against American Stephanie Han. However, Angel left a strong impression in Orlando, knocking the champion down in the very first round. Back in the division where she remains undefeated, the WBA’s No. 7 contender fully intends to surprise Beaudoin.

Also on the card on June 11: WBC Continental super middleweight champion Moreno Fendero (14-0, 10 KOs) will make his first title defense against Puerto Rican puncher Jonathan Gonzalez (21-1-1, 17 KOs). The pride of Thetford Mines, Thomas Chabot (12-1, 8 KOs), light heavyweight double continental champion Mehmet Unal (15-0, 13 KOs), EOTTM prospect Erik Israyelyan (5-0, 3 KOs) and popular Trois-Rivières boxer Daylen Pepin (2-0) will also be in action against opponents to be announced soon.

The full #MathieuFalcao event, featuring the #BeaudoinAngel championship bout, will be broadcast in full on Punching Grace, while TVA Sports will air the preliminary fights. Tickets for the June 11 event, presented at the Théâtre Capitole, are still available on the Ticketmaster platform (HERE). 

Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova fought to a 12-round majority draw in a WBA Flyweight World Title bout at the Caribe Rpyale Resort in Orlando, Florida.

In round three, Cordova was cut over the left eye dur to his own headbutt. In round six, he was deducted a point for a head butt.

Cordova won a card 115-111 wile two cards were even at 113-113.

Rivera, 111.6 lbs of Toa Alta, PR is 7-0-1. Cordova, 111.4 lbs of Caracas, VEN is 19-0-2,

Baraou Scores Late Knockdown; Wins WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title over Tellez

Abass Baraou won the WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title with a 12-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Yoenis Tellez

Baraou sealed the title and the fight be dropping Tellez in the 12th and final round after landing a big uppercut that staggered Tellez and dropping him with a left hand.

Baraou landed 214 of 745 punches. Tellez was 205 of 674.

Baraou, 153.4 lbs of Berlin, GER won by scores of 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112 and is now 17-1. Tellez, 153.4 lbs of Stafford, TX via Santiago, CUB is 10-1,

Han Gets Dropped But Decisions Angel to Retain WBA Lightweight Title

Stephanie Han made the first defense of the WBA Lightweight title with a 10-eound unanimous decision over Paulina Angel.

25 seconds into the fight, Angel landed a right hand that put Han on the canvas. In round four, Han suffered a cut over her left eye towards her forehead.

Han, 134.1 lbs of El Paso, TX won by scores of 98-91 on all cards and is 11-0. Angel, 134.2 lbs of Medellin, COL is 7-2-2.

Bahdi Decisions Gutierrez

Lucas Bahdi won a 12-round unanimous decision over former world champion Roger Gutierrez in a lightweight bout.

In round six, Bahdi uncorked a big right hand that uncorked Gutierrez to the canvas. In round eight, Gutierrez began to bleed under his lef eye.

Bahdi, 134.8 lbs of Niagara Falls, CAN won by scores of 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112 and is now 20-0. Gutierrez, 135 lbs of Venezuela is 24-7-1.

Perez Decisions Avilla

Ariel Perez remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Chris Avila in a light heavyweight bout.

Perez landed 111 of 320 punches. Avila was 75 of 302.

Perez, 174 lbs of Tampa won by scores of 59-55 and 58-56 twice and is now 8-0. Avila, 172.8 lbs of Stockton, CA is 6-2.

Jasmine Artiga retained the WBA Super Flyweight title with a 3rd round stoppage over Linn Sandstrom.

In round three, Artiga landed a hard flurry of punches with Sandstrom covering up and the fight was stopped at 1:01.

Artiga, 114.2 lbs of Tampa is 14-0-1 with seven knockouts. Sandstrom, 114.6 lbs of Waterloo, AUS via Sweden is 10-4-3.

Jamaine Ortiz stopped Ambiorix Bautista in an eight-round junior welterweight bout.

In round three, Ortiz landed a right hand that sent Bautista to the canvas. It seemed like Bautista may have hurt his hand. Ortiz then landed a body shot that put Bautista to the canvas and the fight was stopped at 1:32,

Ortiz, 143.6 lbs of Worcester, MA is 20-2-1 with 10 knockouts. Bautista, 138.8 lbs is now 19-3-1.

Nat Dove beat down Randee Lynn Morales and scored a fifth round stoppage in a six-round flyweight bout.

The time of the stoppage was 1:50 for Dovem 11.6 lbs of Philadelphia who is now 6-0-1 with two knockouts. Vazquez, 117.8 lbs of Rio Rancho, NM is 5-6.

Jocelyn Camarillo won a four-round unanimous decision over Augistina Vazquez in a light flyweight bout.

Camarillo landed 101 of 254 punches. Vazquez was 62 of 221.

Camarillo, 107.6 lbs of Indio, CA won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice and is now 5-0. Vazquez, 106.4 lbs of Buenos Aires, ARG is 4-5-2.

The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, will host a world title showdown this Saturday as Stephanie Han of the United States defends her WBA women’s lightweight championship against Colombian contender Paulina Ángel.

Han (7-1-2), born in El Paso, Texas, is known for her relentless pressure and steady work rate. At 34, she combines her experience inside the ring with a career outside of it—serving as a police officer. She captured the WBA lightweight world title in February 2025 in spectacular fashion, blasting out Hannah Terlep with a straight right hand just 1 minute and 59 seconds into the opening round at the El Paso Coliseum. That emphatic knockout performance turned heads across the division.

Ángel (10-1-2), 24, arrives from Medellín, Colombia, as the official challenger and riding a six-fight unbeaten streak. The young contender has built her reputation on the Colombian circuit with an aggressive style, sharp mobility, and crisp short-range combinations. Her résumé includes three knockouts and two draws, and she’s eager to prove she belongs on the international stage.

Her most recent outing came on February 28, 2025, when she scored a unanimous decision win over compatriot Johen Paola González at the Miguel “Happy” Lora Coliseum in Montería. That victory showcased her tactical discipline, distance control, and stamina, strengthening her case as a world-class contender.

The matchup promises a clash of styles: Han’s volume, poise, and experience versus Ángel’s aggression, high pace, and hunger for glory. Both enter motivated, knowing a win could define the trajectory of their careers.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – July 23, 2025 – Today, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced additional bouts for the upcoming MVP Fight Night on Saturday, August 23 as part of MVP’s back-2-back events at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. MVP Fight Night will stream live globally as part of the DAZN subscription package. In the co-main event, Warriors Boxing and Boxlab Promotions’ Cuban sensation and WBA interim super welterweight world champion Yoenis “El Bandolero” Tellez (10-0, 7 KOs) will face the WBA’s #1 ranked super welterweight and European super welterweight champion, Abass Baraou (16-1, 9 KOs) in a 12-round WBA interim super welterweight world title fight at 154 lbs. Also on the main card, MVP’s new signee, WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (10-0, 3 KOs), will defend her title in a 10-round women’s championship bout at 135lbs against 24-year-old Colombian challenger Paulina Angel (7-1-2, 3 KOs). Headlining the preliminary card in a 10 round women’s world championship bout at 115lbs will be Tampa, Florida’s reigning WBA super flyweight world champion Jasmine “The Animal” Artiga (13-0-1, 6 KOs), making her first title defense against challenger Linn Sandstrom (10-3-3, 2 KOs).

MVP Fight Night will be headlined by MVP’s Puerto Rican Olympian Yankiel “El Doctorcito” Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs), ranked the #1 WBA, #5 WBC, and #7 WBO contender at 112lbs vs. WBO international flyweight titleholder Angelino “Huracan” Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) in a 12-round bout at 112 lbs for the WBA interim flyweight world title. Also on the main card will be Boxlab Promotions’ and CES Boxing’s Puerto Rican standout Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (19-2-1, 9 KOs) vs. Calgary, Alberta, Canada’s powerhouse Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (39-8-2, 27 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight bout contested at 140 lbs for the WBA Continental USA title. Tickets for MVP Fight Night are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

In the co-main event of MVP Fight Night, Warriors Boxing and Boxlab Promotions’ Cuban sensation and WBA interim super welterweight world champion Yoenis “El Bandolero” Tellez (10-0, 7 KOs) will put his undefeated record and title on the line in a high-stakes 12-round showdown at 154 lbs against the WBA’s #1 ranked super welterweight fighter and European super welterweight champion, Abass Baraou (16-1, 9 KOs). Tellez, from Stafford, Texas by way of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, most recently took a unanimous decision win over Julian Williams on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach in March 2025. He will now face his toughest test yet against Baraou, a seasoned German prospect who brings world-class experience and precision to the ring. Baraou most recently won by unanimous decision after defending his European super welterweight title against Macaulay McGowan in June 2024. 

A proud Korean-American and El Paso, Texas native, Stephanie Han (10-0, 3 KOs) has elevated her boxing career to new heights while juggling the roles of devoted mother of two, including her special needs daughter with Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome, serving as an eight-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department, and beauty pageant competitor for Miss Sun City and Miss Texas. She launched her amateur boxing journey in July 2006, compiling a winning record before stepping away from the sport in April 2011. A decade later, she returned to boxing after helping her sister, former IBF featherweight world champion Jennifer Han, train to take on Katie Taylor. She made a powerful return to the ring in October 2021 with a unanimous decision win over Isabel Garcia. Remaining undefeated, Han quickly rose through the ranks, most recently delivering a dominant knockout victory over Hannah Terlep to claim the vacant WBA lightweight world title. In her promotional debut under MVP banner, Han is now poised to defend her title and further establish herself as one of the premier forces in women’s lightweight boxing against Paulina Angel (7-1-2, 3 KOs). The 24-year-old Angel is a top-ranked WBA Latin American contender and WBA FEDELATIN champion, coming to the ring from Medellin, Colombia. Angel will challenge for her first world title on Saturday, August 23, looking to prove herself in her most difficult test to date. She most recently earned a UD win over Johen Paola Gonzalez in February 2025.

In the preliminary card headliner, WBA super flyweight world champion and Tampa, Florida native Jasmine “The Animal” Artiga will make her first title defense against challenger Linn Sandstrom (10-3-3, 2 KOs). Artiga returns to the Most Valuable Prospects series after her sensational first round TKO of Nancy Franco at Most Valuable Prospects 5 in February 2024. Following the bout, the undefeated Artiga made a quick rise to the top of the division, most recently contesting for the WBA super flyweight world title in March 2025. Artiga successfully outpointed Mexico’s Regina Chavez by majority decision to become the new WBA world champion at 115lbs. Her opponent, the 33-year-old Sandstrom comes to the ring from Waterloo, Sydney, Australia by way of Vaxjo, Sweden, ready to enter her second challenge for WBA world honors on Saturday, August 23. Sandstrom first contested for the belt against former title holder Clara Lescurat in April 2024, facing a decision loss, and now looks to prove herself against Artiga. She most recently defeated Yoselin Fernandez in March 2025 to earn the WBA Gold and IBF International titles at 115lbs. 

“Our biggest MVP fight card not featuring Jake Paul or Amanda Serrano is happening Saturday, August 23 in Orlando, live on DAZN,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Yankiel Rivera, Yoenis Tellez, Jamaine Ortiz, Stephanie Han and Jasmine Artiga on one card, all in tough matchups, is going to be non-stop action all night. We’re proud to follow up Most Valuable Prospects 14 with this lineup as part of our first back-2-back weekend with over 20 fights.”

Caribe Royale is proud to bring championship boxing back to Central Florida alongside MVP,” said Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions and Managing Director of the Caribe Royale Resort. “This amazing card featuring two world title bouts and two interim world championships is unprecedented for Florida. We look forward to a spectacular weekend of boxing action for locals and visitors alike. This is another way in which Caribe Royale has worked to become a center of entertainment in Orlando. We look forward to seeing everyone for these events!”

Most Valuable Prospects 14 on Friday, August 22 will precede the Saturday, August 23 MVP Fight Night as part of MVP’s first back-2-back weekend. Most Valuable Prospects 14 will be headlined by a 10-round featherweight bout at 126lbs between MVP’s top-15 WBA and WBO contender, Puerto Rican Puerto Rican National Team star Jan Paul Rivera (12-0, 6 KOs) vs. Miami, Florida’s Daniel Bailey (15-2, 8 KOs). Most Valuable Prospects 14 will be available globally for free on both DAZN.com and the DAZN app with no subscription required. Tickets for Most Valuable Prospects 14 are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

MVP Fight Night is produced and marketed by MVP, promoted by MVP and Boxlab Promotions, and distributed globally by DAZN. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drinks, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP. Fansly, TORKLAW, and Event Ticket Center will also sponsor the event.

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

About MVP

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

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