ESPN replace Top Rank with Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions, striking a multi-fight deal with a launch press conference today.
Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have brought a fresh wave of enthusiasm to the boxing world since their entrance to the sport.
MVP, figure-headed by Jake Paul, and operated by Nakisa Bidarian have revolutionised women’s boxing.
Their mission to provide female stars with the recognition they deserve began with Amanda Serrano (48-4-1, 30ko’s).
The Puerto Rican has headlined Madison Square Garden twice and co-main evented one of the highest viewed sporting spectacles of 2024.
Not only has this turned Serrano into a star of the sport, she has paved the way for the next generation.
Sitting here in 2026, MVP have a global stable of female and men’s boxing stars.
Recently MVP announced a stacked all female card in London, that will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports.
Headlined by Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper for the unified WBA and WBO lightweight championship, as well as Ellie Scotney vs Mayelli Rosquero for the undisputed super bantamweight world championship.
Many MVP events over recent years have landed on DAZN, with some on Netflix.
However, it now seems MVP have secured a long-term home for their fighters.
Dan Rafael has reported that MVP have signed a multi-fight deal with ESPN.
This partnership will start with Alycia Baumgardner (17-1, 7ko’s) headlining Madison Square Garden against South Korea’s Bo Mi Re Shin (19-3-3, 10ko’s).
A press conference to formally launch this fight alongside ESPN’s return to the sport is set for today at 11am EST.
ESPN famously left the sport of boxing in 2025 after not renewing their broadcast partnership with American giants Top Rank.
Per sources, this MVP card will be on ESPN as part of a deal for multiple shows. Per DAZN, MVP’s deal with it has expired although DAZN said they could still work together on one-off events. #boxing https://t.co/G8TFHsAfoj
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) March 5, 2026
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