Mayelli Flores, fresh off an electrifying undisputed championship showdown with Ellie Scotney, has officially joined Jake Paul’s promotional outfit, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). In a parallel move, Irma Garcia—who delivered a decisive knockout of Emma Dolan to retain her IBF super‑flyweight crown on the same evening—has also signed on with MVP. Both fighters are part of a broader recruitment drive that also includes unified light‑flyweight champion Evelin Bermudez (holding the WBO, WBA and IBF belts), Mexico’s WBC light‑flyweight titleholder Lourdes Juárez, and American bantamweight contender Brittany Sims. Flores, a former WBA super‑bantamweight world champion hailing from Mexico City, entered the professional ranks in 2014.
At just 4'11" tall, she quickly earned a reputation for relentless pressure and a high‑volume punching style that overwhelms opponents. Early in her career she earned a narrow loss in a world title bid against Yulihan Luna, a setback that only sharpened her resolve. In May of the previous year, she captured the WBA 122‑pound championship by edging out Nazarena Romero via split decision in Kissimmee, Florida. The 33‑year‑old is celebrated for her durability, stamina and willingness to engage in toe‑to‑toe exchanges, qualities that make her a fan favorite and a proud representative of Mexican boxing.
Her MVP debut arrived on the inaugural MVPW‑01 card, where she faced Ellie Scotney in a double‑main‑event bout for the undisputed world title, delivering an instant classic that underscored her elite status. Irma "La Torbellino" Garcia brings an equally impressive résumé to the MVP stable. Outside the ring she balances a demanding career as an attorney, a police officer, and a member of the Secretariat of Citizen Security in Mexico City. Inside the squared circle she has already secured two world titles: a WBA bantamweight crown at 118 pounds and the current IBF super‑flyweight belt.
Garcia’s most recent defense took place on the MVPW‑01 card, where she faced the mandatory challenger and top‑ranked contender Emma Dolan. Demonstrating her power and precision, Garcia knocked Dolan down twice before stopping her in the third round, solidifying her dominance in the division. Both fighters expressed enthusiasm about their new partnership with MVP.
Garcia remarked, "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." Their statements reflect a shared belief that MVP’s resources, marketing reach, and commitment to women’s boxing will accelerate their paths toward further unification bouts and broader global exposure.
Co‑founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian highlighted the strategic importance of these signings, stating, "Evelin, Lourdes, Irma, Mayelli, Brittany, and Roxy represent the pillars of MVP, as reigning world champions, top‑ranked contenders, and next‑generation stars. 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. We're proud to provide these athletes the platform, visibility, and opportunities they deserve and look forward to their promotional debuts soon, beginning with Lourdes Juárez on our quadruple championship main card at MVPW‑03 on Saturday, May 30." The influx of high‑profile talent signals MVP’s ambition to become the premier destination for women’s boxing, rivaling traditional promoters by offering fighters more control, better financial terms, and innovative digital distribution.
MVP’s focus on streaming partnerships—such as the contract‑free NOW platform—and supplemental content like the weekly Toe2Toe podcast aims to broaden audience reach and engage fans beyond the traditional pay‑per‑view model. In addition to Flores and Garcia, MVP’s expanding roster now includes a mix of seasoned champions and rising prospects. Evelin Bermudez, a unified light‑flyweight champion, brings a blend of technical skill and power that complements the aggressive styles of Flores and Garcia. Lourdes Juárez, the Mexican WBC light‑flyweight champion, will make her promotional debut on the upcoming MVPW‑03 event, adding further depth to the women’s division.
Brittany Sims, an American bantamweight contender, rounds out the group, promising future matchups that could see cross‑weight clashes and unification fights. Overall, the strategic signings of Mayelli Flores and Irma Garcia underscore MVP’s commitment to elevating women’s boxing on the world stage.
By aligning with fighters who possess both championship pedigree and compelling personal narratives, MVP aims to deliver compelling events, attract new fans, and solidify its status as a forward‑thinking promoter in the evolving landscape of combat sports.