After an electrifying undisputed championship showdown with Ellie Scotney, Mayelli "La Torbellino" Flores has officially joined Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The move comes just hours after fellow contender Irma Garcia, who delivered a decisive knockout of Emma Dolan to retain her IBF super‑flyweight belt on the same event, also signed with the rapidly expanding promotion. Both fighters are part of a broader influx of elite women’s boxers that MVP has been assembling. Alongside Flores and Garcia, the roster now includes unified light‑flyweight champion Evelin Bermúdez, who holds the WBO, WBA and IBF titles, Mexican WBC light‑flyweight champion Lourdes Juárez, and American bantamweight prospect Brittany Sims.
The collective signing signals MVP’s ambition to become the premier global home for women’s boxing. Mayelli Flores, a former WBA super‑bantamweight world champion hailing from Mexico City, first stepped into the professional arena in 2014. Standing at a modest 4‑feet‑11‑inches, she compensates for her stature with relentless pressure, a high‑volume punching style, and an iron‑clad chin. Early in her career she earned a reputation as a tough, gritty fighter, culminating in a narrow world‑title bid against Yulihan Luna.
The following year, she captured the WBA 122‑pound crown by edging out Nazarena Romero in a split‑decision victory in Kissimmee, Florida. Now 33, Flores continues to wear her Mexican heritage with pride, embodying the spirit of a nation that reveres boxing heroes. Her MVP debut, billed as MVPW‑01, featured a double‑main‑event clash for the undisputed world title against the British rising star Ellie Scotney.
The bout lived up to its hype, delivering an instant classic that showcased Flores’s willingness to trade punches in the pocket, her stamina, and her never‑say‑die attitude. Irma Garcia, another standout signing, brings a unique blend of professional experience both inside and outside the ring. A qualified attorney, police officer, and member of Mexico City’s Secretariat of Citizen Security, Garcia balances a demanding public‑service career with a decorated boxing résumé. She is a two‑time world champion, having previously captured the WBA bantamweight title at 118 pounds before moving up to claim the IBF super‑flyweight belt.
Garcia’s most recent performance solidified her status as a dominant force. On the MVPW‑01 card, she defended her IBF title against top‑ranked challenger Emma Dolan, delivering two knock‑downs before finishing the fight with a third‑round technical knockout.
After the victory, Garcia expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “I feel very happy for this great opportunity that Most Valuable Promotions has given us. Being part of their roster positions me among the best in the world, and with their support we will achieve world‑title unification. Thank you, MVP, for believing in my discipline, talent, and experience.
We’re going to keep making history.” The signings were praised by MVP co‑founders Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, who described the new athletes as “the pillars of MVP.” They highlighted the strategic importance of deepening the promotion’s presence in Argentina, Mexico, and the United States, noting that the influx of world champions and top contenders will enable MVP to stage the match‑ups fans crave while elevating women’s boxing on a global stage. Looking ahead, MVP has already outlined an ambitious schedule. Lourdes Juárez is slated to make her promotional debut on the quadruple‑championship main card of MVPW‑03, set for Saturday, May 30.
The event will feature multiple title fights, further cementing MVP’s reputation as a hub for high‑stakes women’s boxing. In addition, the promotion plans to leverage digital streaming platforms, encouraging fans to use Chrome for the best video experience, and to promote related content such as the weekly Toe2Toe podcast and curated highlight reels. Beyond the immediate fights, these signings reflect a broader trend in the sport: the growing commercial viability of women’s boxing and the increasing willingness of major promoters to invest in female talent.
By offering fighters like Flores, Garcia, Bermúdez, Juárez, and Sims a platform with global reach, MVP aims to not only boost individual careers but also to inspire the next generation of athletes. In summary, Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions has taken a decisive step toward becoming the premier destination for women’s boxing. The addition of former world champion Mayelli Flores and multi‑title holder Irma Garcia, alongside other elite fighters, underscores MVP’s commitment to showcasing top‑tier talent, creating compelling match‑ups, and expanding the sport’s worldwide audience. Fans can look forward to a series of high‑profile events, expanded media coverage, and the continued rise of these remarkable athletes as they chase further glory in the ring.