Matchroom and MVP unite to supercharge women’s boxing

The long-term collaboration unites MVP’s industry-leading platform for the sport with Matchroom’s global promotional expertise and roster to create new opportunities for fighters inside and outside the ring.

And Hearn, 47, cannot wait to see the alliance with Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian bear fruit.

He said: “This is a partnership not many would have seen coming. But it is one that makes perfect sense.

“For a long time, Matchroom has single-handedly carried the flag for women’s boxing. In recent years, MVP have done an incredible job, too.

“They now have an unprecedented stable of champions and continue to break the boundaries for women’s boxing time and time again.

“For our female fighters to chase legacy and to fight the best, this new alliance is integral and we are fully committed to working together with MVPW to continue to grow women’s boxing.”

In a joint statement, MVP co-founders Paul and Bidarian added: "Since launching MVPW, our goal has been to build the biggest platform in the world for women's boxing and create transformative opportunities for female fighters at every stage of their careers.

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“Partnering with Matchroom Boxing is another major step toward that vision.

“Historically, Matchroom played an instrumental role in elevating women's boxing globally. Together, we have an opportunity to create even bigger moments for the sport and the athletes driving it forward.

“This is about investing in the future of the sport and creating the premier destination for the world's best female fighters."

Matchroom’s women’s roster boasts Katie Taylor and Sandy Ryan, while Caroline Dubois — who has just split from trainer Shane McGuigan — and Chantelle Cameron are among the stars on MVPW’s books.

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