Mayelli Flores, fresh off an electrifying bout that secured the undisputed championship against Ellie Scotney, has officially entered the roster of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The signing was announced alongside that of Irma Garcia, who earlier in the evening defended her IBF super‑flyweight title with a decisive knockout of Emma Dolan.
Both athletes are joining a growing stable of elite women’s boxers that already includes unified light‑flyweight champion Evelin Bermudez, Mexican WBC light‑flyweight holder Lourdes Juárez, and American bantamweight contender Brittany Sims. Flores, a former WBA super‑bantamweight world champion hailing from Mexico City, brings a distinctive style to MVP. Standing just 4 feet 11 inches tall, she turned professional in 2014 and quickly earned a reputation for relentless pressure and a high volume of punches.
Early in her career she came close to a world title in a narrow loss to 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. At 33 years old, Flores is celebrated for her durability, stamina, and willingness to engage in the pocket, traits that have made her a fan favorite and a proud representative of Mexican boxing. Her MVP debut took place on the inaugural MVPW‑01 card, where she faced Ellie Scotney in a double‑main‑event showdown for the undisputed world title.
The fight lived up to the hype, delivering an instant classic that highlighted Flores’s aggressive approach and technical skill. The victory not only added another milestone to her résumé but also underscored MVP’s commitment to showcasing top‑tier women’s talent on a global stage.
Irma "La Torbellino" Garcia brings an equally impressive résumé to the promotion. Outside the ring she balances a career as an attorney and police officer with a role in the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City. Inside the ropes, Garcia is a two‑time world champion: she previously captured the WBA bantamweight title at 118 pounds and now holds the IBF super‑flyweight belt. Her most recent defense came on the same MVPW‑01 card, where she knocked down Emma Dolan twice before securing a third‑round technical knockout.
After the fight, Garcia praised MVP, 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." The expansion of MVP’s women’s division does not stop with Flores and Garcia. Co‑founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian highlighted the strategic importance of these signings, noting that the new athletes—Evelin Bermudez, Lourdes Juárez, Brittany Sims, and rising star Roxy—form the backbone of the promotion’s vision for women’s boxing.
"Evelin, Lourdes, Irma, Mayelli, Brittany, and Roxy represent the pillars of MVP, as reigning world champions, top‑ranked contenders, and next‑generation stars," they said. "Together, these signings mark a major step forward in cementing MVP as the global home of women's boxing. By deepening our investment in Argentina, Mexico, and the US, we're not only building a roster of elite talent, but also creating the matchups fans want to see, elevating the sport on a global scale." Looking ahead, MVP has already mapped out a series of high‑profile events to showcase its expanded talent pool.
Lourdes Juárez is slated to make her promotional debut on the quadruple‑championship main card of MVPW‑03, scheduled for Saturday, May 30. That event promises to feature multiple title fights, further cementing MVP’s reputation as a hub for world‑class women's boxing. The promotion also plans to leverage its digital platforms, encouraging fans to stream fights via Chrome for the best video experience, and to engage with related content such as the weekly Toe2Toe podcast and curated highlight reels.
In summary, the addition of Mayelli Flores and Irma Garcia to Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions signals a decisive push to elevate women’s boxing on an international level. Their impressive fight histories, combined with MVP’s aggressive marketing and event strategy, set the stage for compelling matchups and broader exposure for the sport.
As MVP continues to sign top talent from Mexico, Argentina, and the United States, fans can anticipate a vibrant future filled with championship bouts, historic unifications, and a growing platform that celebrates the skill and dedication of women fighters worldwide.