Mayelli Flores, fresh off a pulse‑pounding undisputed championship showdown with Ellie Scotney, has officially entered the roster of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The move comes alongside fellow Mexican champion Irma Garcia, who secured a dramatic knockout of Emma Dolan to retain her IBF super‑flyweight crown on the same card, and a cohort of other top‑tier fighters who have also signed on with the burgeoning promotion. Garcia’s addition to MVP follows a wave of signings that includes unified light‑flyweight champion Evelin Bermúdez (holder of the WBO, WBA and IBF belts), Mexico’s WBC light‑flyweight titleholder Lourdes Juárez, and American bantamweight contender Brittany Sims.
Together, these athletes form a core group that MVP hopes will elevate women’s boxing to a new global platform. Flores, a former WBA super‑bantamweight world champion hailing from Mexico City, stands at just 4 feet 11 inches but compensates with relentless aggression and a high‑volume punching style.
She turned professional in 2014 and quickly earned a reputation as a pressure fighter who thrives in the thick of the action. Early in her career she earned a narrow decision loss in a world‑title bid against Yulihan Luna, but she rebounded by capturing the WBA 122‑pound crown in May of last year with a split‑decision victory over Nazarena Romero in Kissimmee, Florida.
Now 33 years old, Flores continues to represent Mexico with pride, showcasing the toughness, stamina, and willingness to trade punches that have made her a fan favourite. Her MVP debut arrived on the inaugural MVPW‑01 event, where she faced Ellie Scotney in a double‑main‑event bout for the undisputed world title.
The fight lived up to its billing, delivering an instant classic that highlighted Flores’ relentless style and Scotney’s technical skill. Irma "La Torbellino" Garcia brings a uniquely diverse background to the sport. In addition to being a professional boxer, she serves as an attorney, a police officer, and a member of the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City. Inside the ring she has already claimed two world titles: the WBA bantamweight belt at 118 lb and the current IBF super‑flyweight championship.
Garcia’s most recent defense came against top‑ranked challenger Emma Dolan on the MVPW‑01 card, where she knocked Dolan down twice before finishing her with a third‑round technical knockout. After the victory, Garcia praised MVP for the opportunity, stating, "I feel very happy for this great opportunity that Most Valuable Promotions has given us. Without a doubt, being part of their roster of fighters helps position me to establish myself among the best in the world, and I know that with their support we will achieve the world title unification. Thank you, MVP, for believing in my discipline, talent, and experience.
We're going to keep making history." Co‑founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian highlighted the strategic importance of these signings, noting that Evelin Bermúdez, Lourdes Juárez, Irma Garcia, Mayelli Flores, Brittany Sims and rising star Roxy Rios form the "pillars of MVP." They emphasized that the influx of world champions and top‑ranked contenders signals MVP’s ambition to become the premier home for women’s boxing worldwide. By deepening investments in key markets such as Argentina, Mexico, and the United States, MVP aims to assemble matchups that fans crave while providing athletes with the visibility and resources they deserve. Looking ahead, MVP has already slated Lourdes Juárez for a high‑profile appearance on the quadruple‑championship main card of MVPW‑03, set for Saturday, May 30.
That event will feature multiple title fights across weight classes, underscoring MVP’s commitment to delivering stacked, compelling cards that showcase the depth of talent in women’s boxing. Beyond the immediate signings, the broader boxing community is taking note of MVP’s rapid expansion. The promotion’s focus on creating a global platform for female fighters aligns with a growing demand for more equitable representation in the sport.
By offering contract‑free streaming options through partners like NOW and promoting ancillary content such as the weekly Toe2Toe podcast, MVP is building a comprehensive ecosystem that engages fans beyond the traditional fight night experience. In summary, the recent acquisitions of Mayelli Flores and Irma Garcia, alongside other elite champions, mark a pivotal moment for MVP.
The organization is positioning itself as a catalyst for the next era of women’s boxing, delivering high‑stakes matchups, expanding market reach, and providing athletes with the tools to cement their legacies. As the roster continues to grow, fans can anticipate a slate of exciting fights that will not only elevate the sport but also inspire the next generation of boxers worldwide.