MVP Making Major Moves In Women’s Boxing

“I’m incredibly grateful and honored to sign with MVP,” said Sa’Rai Brown-El. “They’ve been trailblazers in elevating women’s boxing, from headlining Madison Square Garden with an all-women’s card, to demanding equal rounds, pay and respect for female fighters. I’m beyond excited to join this incredible platform and showcase my skills alongside other amazing fighters. I can’t wait to showcase my talent and help push women’s boxing even further,” Brown-El said

Big Names

Artiga (13-0-1, 6 KOs), the reigning WBA super flyweight champion, fights on MVP’s August 23 card against Linn Sandstrom. Artiga last fought in March, edging Regina Chavez via a majority decision. Meanwhile, Robinson (10-3, 3 KOs), 37, is the unified IBF and WBO middleweight champion. She defeated Chloe Chaos in April to unify, while the WBC and WBA titles remain vacant.

“I’m super excited to announce my signing with Most Valuable Promotions. Signing with MVP is more than just a career move—it’s a statement for me. It means aligning with a team that truly believes in empowering women fighters, and giving us the platform we’ve earned. I’m honored to step into this new chapter backed by visionaries like Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian,” Artiga

Other Names

Former world champions Yesica Nery Plata and Shannon Courtenay are now also under the MVP banner. Plata (30-2, 3 KOs) hasn’t boxed since December 2023. However, she is currently positioned for a WBC title shot against Lourdes Juarez after beating Sarah Bormann in her last bout. As for Courtenay (9-3, 3 KOs), she is a former WBA bantamweight champion. She has wins over Ebanie Bridges, as she is coming off a victory against Bec Connolly.

“I love what Jake Paul, Nakisa Bidarian, and the MVP team are doing for female boxing and I am so thankful that I will now be a part of that. MVP have signed some of the best female fighters of my generation, and to now be included in this is an amazing feeling. It is a privilege to have this opportunity and I can’t wait to get over there and show the team what I have,” Robinson

“I’m very happy to sign with this great promoter, MVP, who supports women, and who have proven we can be stars. We will continue to grow together, and I thank Amanda Serrano, Jake Paul, and Nakisa Bidarian for believing in me,” Plata

Further Reaction

“My main focus is becoming a two-time world champion, and with the backing of MVP, I know I can go on to win more titles. Women’s boxing was beginning to get forgotten about again, but then MVP has come along, ripped up the script, and made it bigger than ever. I can’t wait to get amongst it,” Courtenay

“The five signees represent five powerful stories, four countries with proud boxing legacy, and one shared mission: to compete and win at the highest level. From one of the most decorated amateurs in U.S. history to unified world champions, they embody the same brand of world-class skill, relentless drive and undeniable presence we are cultivating at MVP. We look forward to each of their MVP debuts in the coming months,” Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian (MVP co-founders)