Australian boxing sensation Skye Nicolson has officially joined forces with Most Valuable Promotions. The 30-year-old will put her WBC super-bantamweight title on the line against Japan's Miyo Yoshida in her inaugural MVP bout, featured on the undercard of the highly anticipated Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron showdown in Birmingham on August 29, live on Sky Sports. As an accomplished Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Nicolson is the latest prominent female boxer to partner with Jake Paul's promotional organization.
"The women's boxing landscape is evolving, and I'm eager to be at the forefront of this new era," Nicolson stated. "Throughout my career, my primary objective has been to compete against the best of the best and be involved in the most significant women's boxing matches. I firmly believe that this move positions me for optimal success and I'm thrilled to embark on this new chapter. Nicolson, boasting a record of 16-1 with 3 KOs, will face off against the seasoned three-time, two-division world champion Yoshida, who holds a record of 19-5 with 1 KO.
This bout marks Nicolson's pursuit of a fifth consecutive victory, as she strives to unify the super-bantamweight division. Most Valuable Promotions co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian expressed their enthusiasm for Nicolson's addition, stating: "Skye is one of the most prominent figures in women's boxing, boasting an impressive resume that includes being a two-division world champion, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Olympian, and one of Australia's most beloved athletes. She embodies the caliber of athlete we're committed to building MVP around." The August 29 event at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham will also feature Britain's Caroline Dubois as she defends her WBC and WBO lightweight titles against Amelia Moore, on a card exclusively showcasing bouts between female fighters from the UK and USA. Don't miss the opportunity to watch Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron, featuring Skye Nicolson vs Miyo Yoshida, live on Sky Sports on August 29.