Jake Paul agrees to sign 14-year-old UAE national champion to MVP Promotions

American boxer and YouTuber Jake Paul has agreed to support 14-year-old UAE boxing prospect Tijhaan Ajram by signing her to his promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The deal was announced during Paul's upcoming fight event featuring his promotion's boxing stars, including a match between Paul and Cedric Doumbe. Tijhaan's mother, Saima Ajram, made an emotional plea to Paul during a press conference, asking for his assistance in developing women's boxing in the UAE and providing her daughter with opportunities to progress in the sport.

Tijhaan, who competes under the name Tarantula, has built an impressive record as a 14-year-old, remaining unbeaten in her four amateur bouts with four victories. She holds the title of the best female amateur boxer in the UAE in her age category and recently won the Under-15 category at the 2026 UAE National Championships in the featherweight division (58kg).

Tijhaan has also used her platform to raise awareness for causes, such as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and has dedicated fights to her late friend Kasey. Paul's decision to sign Tijhaan could be a significant milestone for the young boxer, but the final agreement will require further negotiations between the parties involved.