Boxing titleholders Brown and Jones are part of a group of six women who have joined MVP.
The commitment to women’s boxing by Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions persists with the addition of six more female boxers to the promotion’s lineup, including WBC featherweight champion Tiara Brown and IBF junior middleweight champion Oshae Jones, as reported by ESPN on Thursday.
Brown (20-0, 11 KOs) and Jones (9-0, 3 KOs) are at the forefront of this latest signing initiative by MVP. The promotion has also welcomed junior bantamweight LeAnne Cruz (11-0, 1 KO), junior lightweight Elise Soto (10-0, 9 KOs), Miranda Reyes (8-3-1, 3 KOs), and Brazil’s Jully Poca.
“Tiara, Oshae, Jully, LeAnna, Elise, and Miranda each embody a crucial aspect of our MVP brand, including world champions, Olympic talent, international stars, top contenders, and elite athletes with the potential for stardom, and we are excited to include them in our expanding roster of fighters,” stated Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. “MVP is enhancing women’s boxing across various divisions and regions, and we anticipate each of our new signings making their promotional debut soon. Our goal is to provide fans with a single brand that features the best fighters globally, and today reinforces that commitment.”
Brown from Philadelphia captured the WBC title by defeating Skye Nicolson in March 2025 and successfully defended her title against Emma Gongara in September 2025. Brown is currently ranked No. 2 among featherweights by ESPN, following Amanda Serrano.
“Joining Most Valuable Promotions marks a significant milestone in my career,” Brown remarked. “From my amateur beginnings to becoming a world champion, every phase has equipped me for this level. I have achieved everything through dedication and perseverance. Now, I have the opportunity to display that experience and championship mentality on a global platform with MVP.”
Jones secured a bronze medal in the 2020 Olympic Games at welterweight and became a world champion in her eighth professional bout by defeating Femke Hermans via split decision in November 2024.
“From winning an Olympic medal to becoming a two-belt world champion, each step has prepared me for this moment,” Jones stated. “With MVP supporting me, I am ready to compete on the grandest stages and continue to build my legacy.”
One of the most captivating signings is influencer Jully Poca. Although she has not yet made her professional boxing debut, she remains unbeaten in exhibition matches, most recently participating in Misfits Boxing. The fitness instructor turned boxer boasts over 3 million followers on Instagram and gained notoriety when a video of her intervening to assist two women being assaulted by an Uber driver in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went viral in 2019.
“I selected MVP because they not only include women on the card but also prioritize putting us in the spotlight,” Poca explained. “Observing their work with Amanda Serrano, Alycia Baumgardner, and others demonstrates their remarkable dedication to ensuring female fighters receive the recognition we deserve. While I am immensely thankful to everyone who has supported my journey thus far, joining MVP provides me with a platform to represent my country on a global scale and elevate Brazilian boxing to new heights.”
With the promotional debuts of all six women approaching, Most Valuable Promotions aims to further develop women’s boxing with a remarkably talented roster.
“My enthusiasm for boxing originates from my time in the ring, but it is equally focused on what I will contribute to the sport outside the ring with MVP,” Jake Paul added in MVP’s statement. “Today’s signings reflect my ongoing commitment to leveraging my platform to bring boxing to the largest audiences possible worldwide.”
