Mayelli Flores, fresh off her electrifying bout that secured an undisputed championship against Ellie Scotney, has officially joined Jake Paul’s promotion, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The move comes alongside fellow Mexican star Irma Garcia, who recently defended her IBF super‑flyweight title by stopping Emma Dolan on the same event, and a cohort of other elite fighters who have also signed with the up‑and‑coming promoter. Garcia, Flores, and a handful of other champions—unified light‑flyweight title holder Evelin Bermúdez (WBO, WBA, IBF), Mexico’s WBC light‑flyweight champion Lourdes Juárez, and American bantamweight contender Brittany Sims—have all entered into agreements with MVP.
Their collective signings signal a strategic push by the company to become the premier home for women’s boxing on a global scale. Flores, a former WBA super‑bantamweight world champion hailing from Mexico City, stands at just 4 feet 11 inches tall but boasts a fighting style that belies her stature. She turned professional in 2014 and quickly earned a reputation for relentless pressure, high punch output, and an unyielding willingness to engage in the thick of the action.
Early in her career she challenged for a world title against Yulihan Luna, a fight that ended in a narrow defeat but demonstrated her potential. The following year, in May, she captured the WBA 122‑pound crown by edging out Nazarena Romero via split decision in Kissimmee, Florida. Now 33, Flores is celebrated for her toughness, stamina, and a fearless approach to trading blows inside the pocket.
She carries the pride of Mexico wherever she steps into the ring, and her recent MVP debut on the inaugural MVPW‑01 card—where she faced Ellie Scotney in a double‑main‑event for the undisputed world title—was hailed as an instant classic that showcased her relentless style. Irma "La Torbellino" Garcia brings an equally impressive résumé. Outside the ropes she balances multiple demanding careers: she is a licensed attorney, a police officer, and a member of the Secretariat of Citizen Security for Mexico City.
In the ring, she has already amassed two world titles, having first won the WBA bantamweight belt at 118 pounds before moving up to claim the IBF super‑flyweight crown. Her most recent defense came against the top‑ranked contender Emma Dolan on the MVPW‑01 card, where Garcia knocked Dolan down twice before securing a third‑round technical knockout. Garcia expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, 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 of MVP, Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, highlighted the significance of these signings, noting that Evelin Bermúdez, Lourdes Juárez, Irma Garcia, Mayelli Flores, Brittany Sims, and rising star Roxy constitute the backbone of the organization.
They emphasized that the influx of world champions and top contenders from Argentina, Mexico, and the United States not only strengthens MVP’s talent pool but also creates the compelling matchups fans have been demanding. Their goal is to elevate women’s boxing to new heights, offering athletes greater visibility, better financial terms, and more frequent high‑profile bouts.
The promotion’s roadmap includes a series of marquee events. The next major showcase, MVPW‑03, is slated for Saturday, May 30, and will feature Lourdes Juárez in a quadruple‑championship main card. This event is expected to further cement MVP’s reputation as the go‑to platform for elite women’s boxing, delivering cross‑border rivalries and championship unification fights that could reshape the sport’s landscape. Beyond the immediate signings, MVP is positioning itself as a catalyst for broader growth in women’s boxing.
By investing in talent development programs across North and South America, the organization aims to nurture the next generation of fighters, provide them with world‑class training facilities, and secure broadcast deals that reach a global audience. Their partnership with streaming services, such as NOW, promises contract‑free access for fans, while the weekly Toe2Toe podcast offers insights and analysis directly from fighters and industry insiders.
In summary, the recent additions of Mayelli Flores and Irma Garcia to Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions represent a pivotal moment for the promotion and for women’s boxing at large. With a roster that now includes multiple world champions and high‑ranking contenders, MVP is poised to become the premier destination for top‑tier female fighters seeking both competitive opportunities and broader exposure.
As the organization rolls out its upcoming events, fans can anticipate a surge of high‑stakes matchups, historic title unifications, and a continued rise in the sport’s popularity worldwide.