Jake Paul signs British world champion as plans for domestic title fight are revealed

MVP recently put on a show at Madison Square Garden that was filled with world title fights, headlined by the third and final bout between undisputed super lightweight Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. 

Speaking in a press release, Harper commented: "I am excited to join the movement of women's boxing at MVP. Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul are doing great things for the sport of boxing and women in particular. 

“I'm looking forward to some big nights and big fights ahead. Let's go!"  

In May, Harper headlined a card organised by GBM Sports in her hometown of Doncaster, defeating Natalie Zimmermann via unanimous decision to defend her WBO lightweight title for the first time, live on DAZN. 

A three-weight champion, Harper had been associated with Matchroom Boxing for some time, but shortly after her most recent fight she declared that she was a free agent. 

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Paul’s MVP have swooped in, adding the 28-year-old to their roster. MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian believes that the promotion will be able to help Harper become a star in the same ilk as new stablemate Serrano. 

Bidarian told Sky Sports: “When I look at when we met Amanda [Serrano], a 7-division champion, 42 fights into her career and we skyrocketed her profile, her potential and what she was able to achieve.  

“I look at Terri as having the same ingredients. Phenomenal story, like Amanda, not a ton of amateur experience. She’s shown that she can be a champion at different weight classes. We think the future is very bright for her.” 

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Bidarian went on to comment that Harper could soon face fellow British champion Caroline Dubois, or former world titlist Holly Holm. 

Harper and Dubois have held numerous talks over a bout in recent years, with the latter taking to social media to stoke the flames further. 

Dubois posted on Twitter: "Congratulations. But it takes two to tango 'champ', I want this fight next, I'm speaking to my team every day, hope you can keep that same energy and make sure your team make it happen next." 

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