MVPW-02
Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner just proved why she is the undisputed queen of the super featherweight division. On April 17, 2026, the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden buzzed with electricity. Fans tuned in live on ESPN to witness Most Valuable Promotions ’(MVP) highly anticipated MVPW-02 event. In the main event, Baumgardner successfully defended her unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world titles against South Korea’s Bo Mi Re Shin.
A Masterclass In The Ring
Baumgardner seized control from the opening bell. She dictated the pace over ten thrilling rounds. Notably, this bout featured equal rules with three-minute rounds. Baumgardner showcased exceptional precision, efficiency, and ring IQ. She won by unanimous decision, improving her record to 18-1. After the fight, she spoke with Ariel Helwani. She quickly called out boxing legends Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Baumgardner promised her loyal supporters she would return to the ring very soon.
Daniels Shocks Green For Triple Titles
n the co-main event, Pipiwai, New Zealand’s Lani “The Smiling Assassin” Daniels (12-4-2, 2 KOs) defeated Patterson, New Jersey’s and MVP’s Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (16-2, 11 KOs) to win the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight world titles. The hard-fought, back-and-forth battle saw both fighters trading heavy shots and momentum throughout.
Daniels turned the tide in her favor late in the 8th round before the referee stopped the contest at 0:32 in the ninth round, awarding Daniels a TKO victory to become the new IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight champion and a three-division world champion. Green received immediate medical attention in the ring and was taken to the hospital for testing. In a post-fight interview with Helwani, Daniels wished Green well and thanked her global supporters.
A Grueling Championship Battle
The referee officially stopped the contest at 0:32 of the ninth round. Daniels earned a spectacular TKO victory. She became a three-division world champion. Green received immediate medical attention and went to a local hospital for testing. Daniels graciously wished Green a speedy recovery during her post-fight interview.
MVP Rising Stars Steal The Show
Also on the main card, MVP’s Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (9-1, 2 KOs) faced Mexico City’s Fernanda Reyes (8-1) in an 8-round bantamweight bout at 118 lbs. The matchup delivered high energy throughout, with both fighters engaging in a competitive, action-driven contest and exchanging power punches across all eight rounds. After going the distance, Rosado earned a unanimous decision victory (79-73, 80-72, 78-74), reinforcing her continued rise in the division.
Undercard Knockouts And Undefeated Streaks
Opening the main card live on ESPN, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, MVP’s Nat “No Love” Dove (8-0-1, 2 KOs) faced two-time title contender Maria “La Imparabla” Micheo (14-7, 8 KOs) in an 8-round flyweight bout at 112 lbs. The bout was closely contested from start to finish, with both fighters trading momentum throughout. After 8 full rounds, Dove’s consistent and powerful body shots proved to be the difference on the judges’ scorecards, earning her a split decision win over Micheo (75-77, 77-75×2).
In the preliminary card headliner, MVP’s US Olympian and amateur world champion Jahmal Harvey (3-0, 2 KO) faced Tucson, Arizona’s Daniel Lugo (6-5, 2 KOs) in a 6-round lightweight bout at 135 lbs. Harvey delivered a commanding performance, showcasing his pedigree and control throughout the bout. A vicious left hook dropped Lugo at 1:32 in the fifth round, prompting a TKO stoppage and preserving Harvey’s undefeated record.
Stellar Preliminary Performances Live On ESPN
Bellport, New York’s Alex “El Toro” Vargas (15-0, 5 KOs) defeated then-undefeated Chicago, Illinois’ Rani Jalomo (7-1-1, 4 KOs) by unanimous decision after an 8-round junior welterweight bout at 140 lbs (78-74×2, 79-73). Vargas controlled the action throughout, landing the more effective shots, particularly establishing his presence early in the fight. The victory maintains Vargas’ undefeated record while handing Jalomo the first loss of his professional career.
Also on the preliminary card, Dunkirk, New York’s Elon “El Leon” De Jesus (12-1-2, 8 KOs) earned a unanimous decision victory (80-71, 78-73×2) over Plymouth, England’s Connor Adaway (10-3-1, 4 KOs) after eight full rounds in a junior featherweight bout at 122 lbs.
Additionally, undefeated Albanian standout Luis “The Beast” Gjolena (8-0-1, 6 KOs) earned a second-round TKO win over Santa Rosa, Texas’ Robert “Big Bubba” Salinas (4-3-1, 3 KOs) in their heavyweight bout, ending the fight 0:45 into the second round.
Opening the preliminary card, MVP’s Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller (14-0, 6 KOs) defeated 2x Brazilian Olympian Adriana “Pitbull” Araújo (6-4, 1 KO) by unanimous decision (58-55, 58-56×2) after a 6-round super middleweight bout at 168 lbs. The victory extends Miller’s undefeated record and marked her first appearance in the ring in three years.
The Unstoppable Rise Of Most Valuable Promotions
Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian founded MVP in 2021. Today, MVP promotes nearly sixty fighters and sixteen world champions. They continue to revolutionize combat sports in the streaming era. Recently, MVP hosted massive events on Netflix, shattering global viewership records. MVP proudly stands as the global home of women’s boxing, consistently delivering historic matchups to millions of fans worldwide.
