Following her highly anticipated undisputed championship bout against Ellie Scotney, former WBA super-bantamweight world champion Mayelli Flores has joined forces with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. Similarly, Irma Garcia, who successfully defended her IBF super-flyweight title against Emma Dolan, has also signed with MVP. They are accompanied by unified light-flyweight champion Evelin Bermudez, WBC light-flyweight titlist Lourdes Juarez, and American bantamweight Brittany Sims in making the move to the promoter. A native of Mexico City, Flores stands at 4'11" and has been a professional boxer since 2014, earning a reputation for her relentless pressure and impressive punch volume.
Flores' career has been marked by notable victories, including her split decision win over Nazarena Romero to capture the WBA 122lb crown. Known for her tenacity, endurance, and willingness to engage in intense battles, the 33-year-old Flores proudly represents Mexico as she continues to rise through the ranks of the sport's elite. Flores made a memorable MVP debut on MVPW-01, facing Ellie Scotney in a thrilling double main event for the undisputed world title. Irma Garcia, a two-time world champion and current IBF super-flyweight champion, is a multifaceted individual who balances her boxing career with her work as an attorney and police officer.
Garcia recently defended her title against Emma Dolan, knocking her down twice before securing a third-round TKO victory. Garcia expressed her gratitude towards MVP, stating that being part of their roster would help her establish herself among the world's best and achieve her goal of unifying the world titles. The co-founders of MVP, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, welcomed the new signings, highlighting the significance of these additions in cementing MVP's position as a global hub for women's boxing.
They emphasized their commitment to investing in top talent from around the world and creating exciting matchups that fans want to see, ultimately elevating the sport on a global scale.