(MAR 18) NEW YORK, NY – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), led by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, is set to take over the "Mecca of Boxing" with a historic night of world-class action. On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Madison Square Garden Theater will host the first-ever MVPW event to be broadcast live on ESPN, featuring a stacked six-bout card headlined by two massive World Championship unification fights.

The main event features, Alycia Baumgardner, 17-1-0 (7KO), of Detroit, Michigan, defending her crown against the dangerous Bo Mi Re Shin, 19-3-3 (10KO), of Seoul, South Korea. With the IBF and WBO World Super Featherweight titles on the line.  Baumgardner last fought on December 19, 2025, winning that bout against Leila Beaudoin in a 12-rounder at three minutes rounds.  Bo Mi Re Shin las fight took place on November 1, 2025 winning her bout by a majority decision over Tywarna Campbell.

The co-main event heavy-hitter Shadasia Green, 16-1-0 (11KO), of Patterson, New Jersey faces Lani Daniels, 11-4-2 (1KO), of New Zealand, in a 10-round bout. The two will fight for the vacant IBF and WBO World Super Middleweight titles.

“Bringing MVPW to ESPN and Madison Square Garden is a testament to the growth of women’s boxing,” said Jake Paul. “We aren't just putting on a show; we are giving these incredible athletes the global platform they deserve.”

Other Female bout on the card:

Tamm Thibeault vs. Nadja Jesus Santos: Middleweight contest between two technical masters. The bout is scheduled for ten rounds in the middleweight divison.

Krystal Rosado-Ortiz vs. Fernanda Reyes Delgado: An 8-round Bantamweight showdown featuring one of the sport's brightest rising stars.

Natalie Dove vs. Maria Micheo: A fast-paced Flyweight battle expected to set the tone for the evening, in a scheduled eight rounder.

And Lastly,

Raquel Miller vs. Adriana Dos Santos: A 6-round Super Middleweight clash to kick off the televised festivities.

Tickets for this historic night in New York City go on sale soon. Stay tuned to Most Valuable Promotions' social media for further updates.

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