From influencers to queens of women's boxing - five years of MVP

Five years after its first event in Cleveland, Ohio, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) prepares for a significant milestone in women's boxing. Founded by Jake Paul, the promotion has evolved from featuring notable bouts against figures like Mike Tyson to hosting five women's events, headlined by Mikaela Mayer unifying the WBA, WBC, and WBO light-middleweight belts with Chantelle Cameron.

Critics once dismissed MVP as an upstart, but the promotion is now recognized as a major player in women's boxing, especially in the UK. Mikaela Mayer and Caroline Dubois, both top talents signed to MVP, credit the promotion with providing them with critical opportunities. Dubois, in particular, highlights the respect she has gained since working with MVP, noting that boxers now treat her as a serious competitor rather than a gimmick.

Cameron, who transitioned from Queensberry Promotions to MVP, emphasizes the rapid development of MVP's women's division, stating that they have delivered on their promises, securing her world title shot and her bout with Mayer. She also advocates for equality in women's boxing, pushing for three-minute rounds to level the playing field.

Dubois, Mayer, and other top female fighters are among MVP's roster, drawn to the promotion's ability to provide them with high-profile fights and a larger audience. The promotion's dual focus on serious boxing and its influencer roots has allowed it to balance its commitment to women's boxing with entertaining events, ensuring its continued growth and success in the sport.