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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About MVP

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

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

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

About ESPN

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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – March 6, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the launch of MVPW, a new global platform for women’s boxing, alongside a landmark multi-year agreement with ESPN as the U.S. home of MVPW events through 2028. With the gold “W” embedded directly within the MVP logo, MVPW signals that women’s boxing is a foundational pillar of the company’s long-term global strategy and is afforded the same platform and push as men’s boxing. Each event will be sequentially branded beginning with MVPW-01, establishing a clear, year-round schedule showcasing the sport’s most elite female fighters. The MVPW platform debuts with MVPW-01 on Sunday, April 5, in London, where Sky Sports will broadcast the event live in the United Kingdom and streaming live in the U.S. on the ESPN App as the first event under the new agreement. The platform makes its U.S. linear premiere on Friday, April 17 with MVPW-02, headlined by MVP’s unified super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (17-1, 7 KOs) vs. top contender Bo Mi Re Shin (19-3-3, 10 KOs) at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. MVPW-03 will take place Saturday, May 30, in El Paso, Texas, headlined by MVP’s WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (12-0, 3 KOs) vs. the most decorated two-sport athlete in combat sports history, Holly Holm (34-3-3, 9 KOs). The deal will deliver a mix of linear and streaming distribution, with the majority of events airing on ESPN’s linear channels, a significant milestone for women’s boxing and female sports.

The launch cements MVP’s position as the global home of women’s boxing and follows the company’s revolutionary multi-year investment into the sport, including record-setting global events, the signing and development of more than 40 female athletes, and the promotion of the most-watched, historic, and highest-grossing women’s boxing fights of all time. MVPW will showcase the sport’s most elite fighters in championship bouts on every card. Additional international broadcast partners will be announced soon.

MVPW-02, the inaugural U.S. event for MVPW, will take place live on ESPN on Friday, April 17 at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, headlined by MVP’s unified super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (17-1, 7 KOs) vs. WBA #4, IBF #6, and WBO #7 contender Bo Mi Re Shin (19-3-3, 10 KOs). The bout will be contested over 10 three-minute rounds for the unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world titles at 130 lbs. In the co-main event, MVP’s unified super middleweight world champion Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (16-1, 11 KOs) will make a 10-round world title defense vs. IBF #2 and WBO #5 contender Lani Daniels (11-4-2, 1 KO) at 168lbs. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. MVPW also marks the beginning of a strategic relationship between MVP and Madison Square Garden Entertainment, with the organizations’ shared goal to stage annual MVPW events at the iconic venue over the next three years, positioning New York City as a cornerstone market for the new global property.

MVPW-03 will take place on Saturday, May 30 in El Paso, Texas, headlined by the highly-anticipated rematch between MVP’s WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han (12-0, 3 KOs) vs. the most decorated two-sport athlete in combat sports history, Holly Holm (34-3-3, 9 KOs) as the pair return to settle the score following an accidental clash of heads that resulted in a technical decision during their first meeting in January. 

MVPW debuts with MVPW-01 on Sunday, April 5 from London, England streaming live in the U.S. on the ESPN App featuring Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper and Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores. Sky Sports will broadcast the event live in the United Kingdom.

“Since inception MVP has strategically focused on creating an umbrella brand as the global home for women’s boxing, with the best fighters in the world, that engages existing boxing fans and attracts untapped fan demographics that embrace women’s sport, and today, we proudly enter a new era,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. ”Over the past five years, we have invested heavily in female athletes, delivered historic and record-breaking events, and proven that these athletes belong on the biggest stages in the sport. Partnering with ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports, to launch MVPW across its platforms is a historic milestone, and aligning with the world’s most iconic venue, Madison Square Garden, as we introduce the brand in the U.S. reinforces the scale and ambition behind what we are building.

“MVPW is the first boxing brand that truly features the best fighting the best on a consistent basis, and it begins in the US with one of the sport’s most electrifying champions, Alycia Baumgardner, facing top contender Bo Mi Re Shin on Friday, April 17 at Madison Square Garden, alongside unified champion Shadasia Green in the co-main event. Then on Saturday, May 30, Stephanie Han and Holly Holm will settle their rivalry in El Paso. All live on ESPN.”

“MVPW brings together some of the most accomplished and dynamic championship athletes in boxing, competing on a stage that reflects the magnitude of their talent,” said Rosalyn Durant, ESPN Executive Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions. “We’re proud to bring these championship matchups to ESPN and the ESPN App and further elevate women’s boxing for fans across the country.”

MVP’s unified 130lb world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner was born in Fremont, Ohio, is based in Dallas, Texas, and is of German, Korean, and African-American descent. She turned pro in 2017, then shocked the world in November 2021 by knocking out Terri Harper to win the WBC world title. She defeated Edith Matthysse and Mikaela Mayer to add the WBO and IBF belts to her collection, then became undisputed in February 2023, defeating Elhem Mekhaled for the WBA title. She defended her undisputed title in the co-main event of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, live on Netflix, before making a 12×3:00 unified world title defense vs. Leila Beaudoin in the co-main event of MVP’s Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day live on Netflix in December 2025–becoming just the second woman in boxing history to defend her unified world titles under equal rules to men’s champions. 

“New York sets the tone for boxing’s biggest nights. Becoming undisputed there was monumental, and the fans have embraced me from the beginning,” said Alycia Baumgardner. “Every fight for me is about elevation; I’m here to dominate and continue building something that lasts beyond belts. ESPN is where greatness is documented, and I’m ready to perform at that level. This fight is also a special crossover: Two Korean fighters on this kind of stage is something fans don’t see often, and I’m proud to represent every part of who I am.”

South Korea’s Bo Mi Re Shin turned pro in 2016, and has since established herself as one of the leading talents in female boxing. Since 2022, Bo Mi Re Shin has fought in seven title fights. She has won the WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title, the ?WBC International super featherweight title, and the WBA Asia lightweight title. She also challenged for the WBC lightweight world title against Caroline Dubois in March 2025, a narrow points decision for Dubois. She is currently the WBC #3, WBA #4, IBF #6, and WBO #7 contender.

“I’m really excited to have the opportunity to showcase my talents on such a big occasion in New York City,” said Bo Mi Re Shin. “This is the sort of dream fight that you always imagine. MSG, all those belts, a fierce competitor in Aylcia Baumgardner.  I’m going to make sure that I turn this opportunity into the most defining night of my life. I want to thank MVP for what they are doing for women’s boxing. The opportunities they are giving girls around the world to showcase their talents is unbelievable. I know I have a tough matchup, but I have every confidence that I will become the unified world champion. We’ve worked hard to get opportunities throughout my career, and now has come the time where I’ve jumped to a chance to capture multiple titles in one night. I won’t be denied. This is my time.”

MVP’s super middleweight powerhouse Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green makes her fourth straight world title fight appearance. Green, the former standout college basketball star and Team USA boxing silver medalist from Patterson, NJ, joined MVP in January 2023. Shortly after, Green defeated former unified world champion Elin Cederroos with a vicious sixth-round TKO, marking the first and only time Cederroos was ever stopped in her career. On Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in November 2024, Green defeated Melinda Watpool to become MVP’s first homegrown champion and the WBO world champion at 168lbs, before putting on a career-best performance to defeat then-IBF and Ring Magazine titlist Savannah Marshall on MVP’s historic Taylor vs. Serrano 3, live on Netflix, becoming the new unified super middleweight world champion.

“I am so excited to be fighting again and defending my titles,” said Shadasia Green. “Beyond that, I’m excited to be fighting in NYC and excited to put on a beautiful performance and showcase my skill set on ESPN. This platform has been around for a long time showcasing some of the best fighters ever, and I’m really happy to be a part of it.”

Lani Daniels is a two-division world champion fighting out of Whang?rei, New Zealand. She began boxing at age 24, and had around 30 amateur fights, becoming a 2x national amateur champion before turning pro. She now enters her seventh consecutive world title fight since May 2023, when she claimed the vacant IBF heavyweight title with a win over Alrie Meleisea, defending it once before moving down to win the vacant IBF light heavyweight title vs. Desley Robinson. Following another successful defense, Daniels then went the distance against Claressa Shields for the undisputed heavyweight world championship in July 2025, and most recently contended for the IBF world title at light heavyweight against Sarah Scheurich.  

“From the dusty roads of Pipiwai to the world stage — back to my roots with a new corner backing me. I’ve come too far not to go further,” said Lani Daniels. “Thank you, MVP. Now it’s time to show what this M?ori girl can do!”

MVP’s WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han is a proud Korean-American, El Paso native, devoted mother of two, an eight-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department, and beauty pageant competitor. She launched her amateur career in 2006 before stepping away from the sport in April 2011. A decade later, she returned to boxing after helping her sister, former world champion Jennifer Han, train to take on Katie Taylor. Han knocked out Hannah Terlep to win the vacant WBA lightweight world title in February 2025, successfully defended the title in her MVP debut in August 2025, and most recently earned a technical decision win against Holly Holm after an accidental head clash caused an early stop to the bout.

“Last time the fight ended early because of the cut,” said Stephanie Han. “I got the win, but not the closure. This time in my city, there will be no excuses, no “what ifs”, and no doubt who the better fighter is. I can’t wait to showcase my abilities to millions of fans on ESPN.”

MVP’s Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm is widely regarded as the most dominant two-sport athlete in combat sports history. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she made her pro boxing debut in 2002 and went on to become a three-division champion, a career that later earned her induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (Class of 2022). Holm pivoted into MMA in 2014, culminating in her headlining megafight against then-undefeated champion Ronda Rousey in November 2015, the most highly-attended UFC event in history at the time. Rousey was the overwhelming favorite going into the bout, but Holm landed a sensational second round knockout, handing Rousey her first loss. With the win, Holm became the first person to win championships in both boxing and MMA, and is currently rated Boxrec’s #2 greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time. She signed with MVP in 2025 ahead of her return to boxing on Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and subsequent title challenge vs. WBA champion Stephanie Han, ruled a technical decision due to an accidental clash of heads.

“The rematch with Han is coming, and I’m ready for it,” said Holly Holm. “She’s a disciplined, tough champion, and I respect that. I’ll be putting in the work and I WILL be ready. I’m honored to headline on ESPN once again. It’s always special working with them.”

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

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About MVP

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

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

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

About ESPN

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

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 Bo Mi Re Shin 

Bo Mi Re Shin turned professional in 2016 and began her career by going 12 fights without defeat. From suffering her first defeat she bounced back with a win in 2021 and since then hasn’t looked back as she has established herself as one of the leading talents in female boxing. Since 2022, Bo Mi Re Shin has had 12 professional boxing bouts, seven of which have been title fights. She has won the WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight title, the ?WBC International super featherweight title, and the WBA Asia lightweight title. She also challenged for the WBC lightweight world title against Caroline Dubois in March 2025 at the world famous Royal Albert Hall in London, England. With 10 wins from her last 12 fights–and her only defeats coming from narrow points decisions against champions Delfine Persoon (split decision), and Caroline Dubois (majority decision) in London–Bo has proven she deserves her place at the top table alongside the champions. In 2025, Bo was ranked in the top 5 by the four governing bodies, and is currently the WBC #3, WBA #4, IBF #6, and WBO #7 contender.

About Shadasia Green

MVP’s super middleweight powerhouse Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green, the former standout college basketball star and Team USA boxing silver medalist, joined MVP in January 2023 after a trailblazing start to her professional career. Shortly after, Green defeated the former unified world champion Elin Cederroos with a vicious sixth-round TKO, marking the first and only time Cederroos was ever stopped in her career. Green’s bout against Olivia Curry in August 2023 led to a resounding unanimous decision victory as part of the Paul-Diaz undercard. Green rose to #1 ranking in the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF ahead of her women’s championship fight against former undisputed and now-WBC super middleweight champion Franchon-Crews Dezurn for the WBC world and WBA Interim titles. The bout resulted in a disappointing decision loss for Green, who returned to the ring in July 2024 to prove her status as a title contender, earning a unanimous decision win over Canada’s Natasha Spence. Following her win, the Patterson, NJ native Green once again rose to the WBO’s #1 contender at super middleweight. Headlining the preliminary card of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson in November 2024, Green earned her second shot at a world title, this time for the WBO super middleweight championship against Melinda Watpool. Green earned a decision win in the bout, becoming MVP’s first homegrown champion and the new WBO world champion at 168 lbs. She then entered the biggest fight of her career, unification vs. then-IBF and Ring titlist Savannah Marshall on the main card of MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 historic record-setting all-women’s card. Green had a career-best performance against Marshall, defying the odds to win by decision and earning MVP’s $250,000 Performance of the Night bonus. 

About Stephanie Han

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

About Holly Holm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About MVP

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

About DAZN

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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.

About DAZN

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

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

Philadelphia (May 15, 2024) -This past Friday night at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, popular bantamweight contender Christian Carto won his fifth consecutive bout with a third-round stoppage in their scheduled eight-round main event.

The seven bout card was promoted by King’s Promotions.

Carto of Philadelphia, once again brought a large fan base to cheer him on and they were not disappointed.

Carto registered two knockdowns and the bout was stopped at 1:06.

Carto who is ranked 14th by the WBO improves to 22-1 with 15 knockouts. Martinez of Miami is 35-21-1.

Rising light heavyweight Atif Oberlton remained perfect by stopping Juan Barajas in the opening round of their eight-round bout.

Oberlton dropped Barajas twice before the fight was called off at 2:59.

Oberlton of Philadelphia is now 10-0 with eight knockouts. Barajas of Mexico is 8-2.

Bree Howling kept her undefeated mark intact with an eight-round unanimous decision over former world champion Nancy Franco in a bantamweight contest.

Howling of Calgary, Canada won by shutout scores of 80-72 on all cards and is now 7-0. Franco of Guadalajara, Mexico is now 19-20-2.

Stephanie Han remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Michaela Nogue in a junior lightweight contest.

Han of El Paso, Texas won by scores of 60-54 on all scores and is now 8-0. Nogue of Egg Harbor, NJ is 2-5-1.

Muhammad Robinson stopped David Thomas in round five of their six-round welterweight bout.

The time of the stoppage was 40 seconds of round five for the Baltimore native who is now 7-1 with three knockouts. Thomas of Orange, Texas is 6-7-1.

David Whitmire was impressive in stopping Breydon Glaude in 92 seconds of their four-round welterweight fight.

Whitmire, 19 years-old of Washington, DC is now 5-0 with four-knockouts. Glaude is 0-2.

Ibraheim Robinson took a hard-fought six-round unanimous decision of Demarcus Layton in a junior middleweight affair.

Robinson of Baltimore, won by scores of 59-55 and 58-56 twice and is now 7-1-1. Laytom of Little Rock, Arkansas is 9-7-1.

Philadelphia (May 6, 2024) -THIS FRIDAY NIGHT at The Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, bantamweight contender Christian Carto will take on Jesus Martinez in a eight-round bout that will headline a seven bout card promoted by King’s Promotions.

Carto of Philadelphia is 21-1 with 14 knockouts. The 27 year-old is an eight-year professional is riding a four-fight winning streak.

Carto has wins over Alonso Melendez (14-1), James Smith (12-1) and Hector Andres Sosa (12-1). Carto is coming off a second round stoppage over Ardin Diale on January 12th at Live! Casino.

Martinez of Miami is 35-20-1 with 16 knockouts. The 13 year veteran has wins over Jonathan Burgos (9-2-1), Miguel Martinez (20-2), Angel Berrio (14-2), Martinez was stopped in six-rounds to Emmanuel Rodriguez on March 9th in Atlantic City.

A great undercard has been assembled featuring Bree Howling (6-0, 2 KOs) of Calgary, Canada taking on Nancy Franco (19-19-2, 5 KOs) of Guadaljara, Mexico in a bantamweight fight.

Atif Oberlton (9-0, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Juan Francisco Lopez Barajas (8-1, 4 KOs) of Mexico in a eight-round heavyweight bout.

In six-round bouts:

Ibrahim Robinson (6-1-1, 5 KOs) of Baltimore takes on DeMarcus Layton (9-6-1, 6 KOs) of Little Rock, Arkansas in a welterweight contest.

Steohanie Han (7-0, 2 KOs) of El Paso, TX fights Michaele Nogue (2-4-1) of Egg Harbor, New Jersey in a lightweight bout.

In four-round bouts:

David Whitmire (4-0, 3 KOs) of Washington, DC battles Nelson Morales (4-14, 1 KO) of Scranton, PA in a welterweight tussle.

Muhammad Robinson (6-1, 2 KOs) of Baltimore fights David Thomas (6-6-1, 2 KOs) of Orange, Texas in a super lightweight bout.

Tickets may be purchased at https://www.axs.com/events/536863/ring-wars-tickets?skin=livecasinohotelphiladelphia

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – April 2, 2024 — Undefeated welterweight Thanjhae Teasley takes on Javier Mayoral on Friday night, April 5th at The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA.

The card is promoted by King’s Promotions.

Teasley of Allentown, PA is 9-0 with four knockouts. The 25 year-old has a victory over Jetter Burgos (1-0) and is coming off a six-round unanimous decision over Xavier Madrid on December 8th in Bethlehem, PA.

Mayoral of New Orleans is 6-4-1 with one knockout. The 27-year-old has defeated Jose Belloso (4-1), Boubacar Sylla (12-0) and Amir Mason (4-0). Mayoral is coming off a decision loss to Elijah Flores on December 15, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

In an eight-round lightweight bout, Johnny Spell takes on James Bernadin.

Spell of Pittsburgh has a record of 8-1 with four knockouts. The 28 year-old Spell Has a win over Osvaldo Morales (4-1) and is coming off a loss to Julian Gonzalez on August 4th at Wind Creek Event Center.

Bernadin of Lancaster, PA is 11-2-1 with six knockouts. The 31 year-old Bernadin has wins over Osvaldo Morales (4-0), Edgar Torres (8-2-1), Kenny Robles (9-1). Bernadin is coming off his second win over Morales on December 8, 2023 at Wind Creek Event Center.

In an eight-round super featherweight bout, Julian Gonzalez (12-0-1, 9 KOs) of Reading, PA takes on Osvaldo Morales (5-4, 2 KOs) of Harrisburg, PA.

Angel Chavez (9-0, 7 KOs) of San Jose, CA fights Khainell Wheeler (7-4, 6 KOs) of Bethlehem, PA in an eight-round super middleweight contest.

Stephanie Han (6-0, 2 KOs) of El Paso, Texas battles Wendellin Cruz (6-11-1) of Managua, Nicaragua in a eight-round lightweight fight.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Cornello Phipps (1-0) of Oxford, PA fights Jenn Gonzalez (9-23-1, 5 KOs) of Santa Tereza, Nicaragua in a super bantamweight match.

Adam Atiyeh of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut against Joseph Bond (0-5) of Orlando, Florida in a heavyweight figHT.

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