Mayelli Flores, fresh from an electrifying undisputed title showdown with Ellie Scotney, has officially entered the roster of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). Her compatriot, Irma Garcia, who recently secured a decisive knockout over Emma Dolan to retain the IBF super‑flyweight championship on the same event, has also signed with the burgeoning promotion.
Both athletes join a growing stable that now includes unified light‑flyweight champion Evelin Bermúdez, Mexican WBC light‑flyweight titleholder Lourdes Juárez, and American bantamweight contender Brittany Sims. Flores hails from Mexico City and once held the WBA super‑bantamweight world title.
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 bid against Yulihan Luna, but she rebounded by outpointing Nazarena Romero via split decision in Kissimmee, Florida, to capture the WBA 122‑pound crown in May of the previous year.
Known for her durability, stamina and willingness to trade blows in the center of the ring, the 33‑year‑old proudly represents Mexico as she climbs the ranks of the sport’s elite. Flores made her MVP debut on the inaugural MVPW‑01 card, where she faced Scotney in a double‑main‑event bout for the undisputed world title.
The fight was billed as an instant classic, showcasing Flores’s trademark aggression and technical skill. In the aftermath, MVP announced that she, along with Garcia, would become part of the promotion’s expanding women’s‑boxing division.
Irma "La Torbellino" Garcia brings a unique résumé to the table: she is not only a professional boxer but also an attorney, police officer, and a member of the Secretariat of Citizen Security in Mexico City. In the ring she has already claimed two world championships, first capturing the WBA bantamweight belt at 118 pounds and later adding the IBF super‑flyweight title to her collection.
Garcia’s most recent defense came against top‑ranked challenger Emma Dolan on the MVPW‑01 main card, where she dropped Dolan twice before delivering a third‑round technical knockout. After the victory, Garcia praised MVP, saying, "I feel very happy for this great opportunity that Most Valuable Promotions has given us. Being part of their roster positions me among the best in the world, and with their support we will achieve full unification of the world titles. Thank you, MVP, for believing in my discipline, talent, and experience.
We will keep making history." The signings are part of a broader strategic push by MVP co‑founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to cement the promotion as the premier global home for women’s boxing. In a recent statement they highlighted the importance of the new talent: "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 United States, we are not only building a roster of elite talent but also creating the matchups fans want to see, elevating the sport on a global scale." MVP’s plan includes a series of high‑profile events that will showcase the newly signed fighters. Lourdes Juárez is slated to make her promotional debut on the quadruple‑championship main card at MVPW‑03, scheduled for Saturday, May 30.
The event will feature multiple world titles on the line, underscoring MVP’s commitment to delivering stacked, must‑watch cards that appeal to both hardcore fans and casual viewers. Beyond the immediate fight announcements, the promotion is also leveraging digital platforms to increase accessibility. Viewers are encouraged to use the Chrome browser for an optimal video‑player experience, ensuring that the high‑definition streams run smoothly across devices.
MVP also promotes its partnership with NOW, a contract‑free streaming service, and highlights ancillary content such as the weekly Toe2Toe podcast and curated boxing highlights. The influx of talent from Mexico and Argentina reflects MVP’s broader vision of fostering cross‑border rivalries and expanding the sport’s footprint in the Americas. By signing fighters who already possess world‑championship pedigree, MVP aims to create a competitive ecosystem where title unifications and superfights become the norm rather than the exception. In summary, Mayelli Flores and Irma Garcia’s moves to MVP signal a new era for women’s boxing under Jake Paul’s banner.
Their impressive resumes, combined with the promotion’s aggressive event schedule and focus on fan‑friendly streaming, set the stage for compelling storylines and historic matchups in the months ahead. Fans can look forward to seeing these champions defend and potentially unify their belts, while MVP continues to build a global platform that elevates the sport and provides athletes with the exposure and opportunities they deserve.