New York –
When the MVP promotion was established in 2021 by Jake Paul and Naxa’s Vidarian, they struck gold by bringing Amanda Serrano on board, marking her as the first female athlete for the brand.
Serrano has firmly established herself in the realm of women’s boxing, often considered among the greatest. After signing a lifetime deal with MVP, things haven’t quite gone her way, as she’s faced Katie Taylor three times and hasn’t won any of those bouts.
This past Friday, Taylor completed the trilogy at Madison Square Garden, securing another victory.
The MVP roster is impressive. Another rising star, Shadasia Green, added to the collection by winning the IBF Super Middleweight title recently, alongside her WBO title, which she clinched last November. Bringing Serrano on board, despite her recent losses, doesn’t seem to be a regret for the promotion. The crowd on a Friday night at Madison Square Garden can be, well, distracting—particularly with the excitement from the Knicks or Rangers playoffs.
After defending her title successfully against a top contender for women’s boxing, Taylor has, without a doubt, claimed her spot as the foremost female boxer of her generation, perhaps even the best ever.
Taylor has been linked with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing since 2016, so as Vidarian stated following Taylor’s victory, “signing her isn’t really an option.”
Katie Taylor expressed satisfaction in clinching the trilogy against Amanda Serrano. Yet, it’s worth noting that some of her recent fights were promoted by MVP. So, does this mean she could work with them again? Vidarian believes that while Taylor has shown loyalty to Matchroom, there could be future opportunities down the line, “She has worked with us twice, and I’m certain she will again once the right opportunity appears.”
In any case, Paul’s efforts have certainly spotlighted women’s boxing in a positive light. The recent event drew a diverse audience, including families—moms, dads, and daughters alike—who witnessed a historic night featuring multiple title fights.
Regarding the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden during the fights, Serrano was genuinely grateful, expressing her appreciation to the crowd, Vidarian, and Paul for their support of women’s boxing.
This only reinforces the idea that MVP is integral to women’s boxing, making it compelling viewing, even when Serrano fell short in her pursuit of the title against her long-time rival.
