Amanda Serrano believes women’s boxing has reached a new level.
Serrano is a pioneering multi-weight world champion who competed against Katie Taylor over the course of the iconic trilogy.
She is working closely with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), who have launched a new series of women’s boxing events, MVPW, starting with a Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper and Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores doubleheader on Sunday, April 5. sky sports.
“When I started boxing, women didn’t have these opportunities. We were fighting for recognition, equal pay, and the opportunity to compete on the biggest stages,” Serrano said.
“MVP launching MVPW and putting together a card like four women’s world title fights in London shows how much the sport is evolving.
“The women competing on these cards are making history every time they step into the ring, and platforms like this help push women’s boxing where it belongs: at the top of the sport.”
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Jake Paul’s promotional company, MVP, is scheduled to host a unified WBA, WBO and IBF world title fight between Alycia Baumgardner and Bomi Shin at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 17, followed by a WBA lightweight world title fight between Stephanie Hahn and Holly Holm in Texas on May 30.
Jake Paul said: “International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the women who redefine what is possible. At MVP, supporting women has always been a top priority. From investing in world champions to building a major platform year-round, we believe women deserve equal spotlight, equal respect and equal opportunity in boxing.
“At its core, MVP is a true meritocracy. It makes no difference whether it’s a female or a male fighter. The UK has some of the most exciting talent in the sport right now and we’re proud that the inaugural MVPW event will showcase this.”
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Nakisa Bidarian added: “From the day Jake and I founded MVP, we have believed that women’s boxing deserves the same platform, investment and opportunities as men’s boxing. The launch of MVPW is a natural evolution of that commitment as a global stage for the sport’s best female boxers.
“On International Women’s Day, it’s important to recognize how far women’s boxing has come and how much potential there is for the future. The first MVPW event in London, featuring Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper and Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores, reflects the strength of the UK’s talent pipeline and the role these athletes are playing in driving the sport’s next era.”
Watch the Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper and Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores bills live on Sunday, April 5. sky sports.
