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MVPW women’s boxing coming to ESPN in multi-year deal starting April 5 in London

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 06: Holly Holm speaks during a press conference at Madison Square Garden on March 06, 2026 in New York City. Most Valuable Promotions is launching MVPW, a new global platform for women’s boxing, and announced a multiyear deal with ESPN. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the launch of MVPW women’s boxing, which gets underway on April 5 in London with Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper and Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores.

“MVPW brings together some of the most accomplished and dynamic championship athletes in boxing, competing on a stage that reflects the magnitude of their talent,” said Rosalyn Durant, ESPN Executive Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions. “We’re proud to bring these championship matchups to ESPN and the ESPN App and further elevate women’s boxing for fans across the country.”

Here’s the current MVPW lineup:

MVPW-01: Sunday, April 5 in London, England on Sky Sports and ESPN App
Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper and Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores

MVPW-02: Friday, April 17 in New York, New York on ESPN and ESPN App
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Bo Mi Re Shin for the unified super featherweight title
Shadasia Green defends unified world titles vs. Lani Daniels

MVPW-03: Saturday, May 30 in El Paso, Texas on ESPN and ESPN App
Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm for the WBA lightweight title

ESPN serves as the U.S. home for MVPW through 2028.

“Since inception MVP has strategically focused on creating an umbrella brand as the global home for women’s boxing, with the best fighters in the world, that engages existing boxing fans and attracts untapped fan demographics that embrace women’s sport, and today, we proudly enter a new era,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions.

”Over the past five years, we have invested heavily in female athletes, delivered historic and record-breaking events, and proven that these athletes belong on the biggest stages in the sport. Partnering with ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports, to launch MVPW across its platforms is a historic milestone, and aligning with the world’s most iconic venue, Madison Square Garden, as we introduce the brand in the U.S. reinforces the scale and ambition behind what we are building.“

Upfront Tony
Upfront Tony
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