MVPW
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has officially changed the professional fight game once again here. Today at Madison Square Garden, MVP launched MVPW, a groundbreaking global platform dedicated exclusively to women’s boxing. Moreover, they secured a landmark multi-year broadcast agreement with ESPN. This massive deal guarantees ESPN as the U.S. home for MVPW events through 2028.
A Vision for Equality in the Ring
MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian made his mission absolutely clear. He aims to give female athletes the exact same platform as their male counterparts. During the press conference, Bidarian noted the incredible rise of women’s sports. Consequently, he emphasized that the W in the MVPW logo represents unity. There is absolutely no brand differentiation between men and women in their ecosystem.
Epic Matchups Coming to Your Screen
The action kicks off very quickly with a sequential lineup of blockbuster events. First, MVPW-01 will stream live on the ESPN App on Sunday, April 5. This thrilling card features Caroline Dubois battling Terri Harper in London.
Next, MVPW-02 brings the heat to linear television on Friday, April 17. MVP’s unified super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner will face. Bo Mi Re Shin. This spectacular event takes place at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden. Baumgardner expressed immense pride in honoring her Korean heritage while setting the standard with three-minute rounds.
Finally, MVPW-03 heads to El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, May 30. Fans will witness a high-stakes rematch between WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han and combat sports legend Holly Holm. Both fighters are eager to settle the score without any excuses.
Legends and Rising Stars Speak Out
The recent press conference was packed with truly elite talent. Boxing icon Amanda Serrano praised the ESPN partnership. She stated confidently that this platform will finally prove female fighters are highly marketable and incredibly skilled. Furthermore, Serrano has her eyes set on breaking Christy Martin’s legendary twenty-year knockout record.
Other notable fighters, including Shadasia Green and Oshae Jones, eagerly echoed this excitement. Green even teased a potential future superfight against Claressa Shields. Meanwhile, rising stars like Tamm Thibeault and LeAnna Cruz emphasized how MVPW is actively creating unmatched, life-changing opportunities for female athletes worldwide.
What This Means for Combat Sports
MVP’s strategic relationship with Madison Square Garden Entertainment cements its permanent status as the global home of women’s boxing. Ultimately, this powerful partnership ensures loyal fans will certainly see elite championship bouts on every single card. The future of professional combat sports is undeniably female.
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