Mayelli Flores, fresh off an electrifying undisputed championship bout with Ellie Scotney, has officially joined Jake Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The move comes alongside fellow Mexican champion Irma Garcia, who secured a knockout victory over Emma Dolan to retain her IBF super‑flyweight belt on the same event, and a group of other high‑profile fighters who have also signed with MVP. In addition to Flores and Garcia, MVP’s roster now includes unified light‑flyweight champion Evelin Bermúdez, who holds the WBO, WBA and IBF titles, Mexico’s WBC light‑flyweight champion Lourdes Juárez, and American bantamweight contender Brittany Sims. The influx of talent underscores MVP’s ambition to become the premier global platform for women’s boxing.
Flores hails from Mexico City and is a former WBA super‑bantamweight world champion. The 4‑foot‑11‑inch fighter turned professional in 2014 and quickly earned a reputation for relentless pressure and a high‑volume punching style. Early in her career she earned a narrow loss in a world‑title challenge against Yulihan Luna, but she rebounded by capturing the WBA 122‑pound crown in May of last year with a split‑decision win over Nazarena Romero in Kissimmee, Florida.
Known for her durability, stamina and willingness to engage in the pocket, the 33‑year‑old Flores carries the pride of Mexico as she climbs the ranks of the sport’s elite. Flores made her MVP debut at the inaugural MVPW‑01 event, where she faced Ellie Scotney in a double‑main‑event showdown for the undisputed world title. The fight was billed as an instant classic, showcasing Flores’s aggressive style and Scotney’s technical skill.
The bout further cemented Flores’s status as a fan favourite and a serious contender on the world stage. Irma "La Torbellino" Garcia brings a unique blend of professional experience both inside and outside the ring.
In addition to being a professional boxer, Garcia works as an attorney, a police officer, and a member of the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City. In the ring she is a two‑time world champion, having previously captured the WBA bantamweight title at 118 pounds and now holding the 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 stopping her in the third round via TKO.
Speaking after her victory, Garcia expressed gratitude for the opportunity provided by MVP: "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." Her comments highlight the mutual ambition of the fighter and the promotion to pursue further unification bouts and raise the profile of women’s boxing globally. Co‑founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian praised the new signings, describing them as the "pillars of MVP." They noted that the addition of Flores, Garcia, Bermúdez, Juárez, Sims and upcoming star Roxy creates a deep talent pool spanning Argentina, Mexico and the United States.
"Together, these signings mark a major step forward in cementing MVP as the global home of women's boxing," they said. "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." The promotional strategy includes a series of high‑profile events.
MVPW‑03, scheduled for Saturday, May 30, will feature Lourdes Juárez in a quadruple‑championship main card, showcasing the promotion’s commitment to delivering stacked, title‑filled fights. This event is expected to further showcase the depth of MVP’s women’s division and provide a platform for emerging talent to share the spotlight with established champions.
Beyond the immediate fight announcements, MVP is positioning itself as a modern, fan‑friendly brand. The company encourages viewers to stream fights via the NOW platform, promising a contract‑free experience, and promotes ancillary content such as the weekly Toe2Toe podcast and curated boxing highlight reels.
These efforts aim to increase accessibility and engagement for a broader audience, particularly by recommending the use of Chrome for an optimal video player experience. Overall, the signings of Mayelli Flores and Irma Garcia represent a significant milestone for MVP and for women’s boxing as a whole.
By assembling a diverse roster of world champions, top contenders and rising stars, MVP is building a competitive ecosystem that promises compelling matchups, increased visibility for female athletes, and a stronger global presence for the sport. Fans can look forward to upcoming events that will feature these athletes, as well as new rivalries and potential unification bouts that could reshape the landscape of women’s boxing in the years to come.