NEW YORK, NY and LONDON, UK — July 28, 2026
—
Matchroom Boxing
and Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have
announced a long-term strategic alliance dedicated to
accelerating the growth of women's professional boxing. The
collaboration aims to merge their respective rosters and
promotional efforts to elevate the sport, focusing on elite
matchmaking, talent development, and increased commercial
investment.
The partnership brings together
top-tier talent, including MVP’s Amanda Serrano and
Matchroom’s Katie Taylor. As part of this initiative, WBC
Super Bantamweight world champion Skye Nicolson has signed
to compete under the joint banner.
"This is about investing in the
future of the sport and creating the premier destination for
the world's best female fighters," said MVP co-founders
Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian.
Matchroom Sport Chairman
Eddie Hearn
added, "Rather than competing in isolation, working together
will allow our female fighters to chase legacy and fight the
best".
About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP):
Founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021 to disrupt
traditional sports promotion.
About Matchroom Boxing:
A global boxing promotional company, producing world-class
events worldwide.
About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)
Most Valuable Promotions was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa
Bidarian in 2021 with the mission to identify, sign, and
maximize the commercial potential of world-class athletes while
disrupting traditional sports promotional models.
About Matchroom Boxing
Matchroom Boxing is the world’s leading boxing promotional
company, producing over 30 world-class events annually across
the UK, USA, Europe, and the Middle East, broadcast globally to
millions of fans.
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