On April 5, “MVPW-01”, a major event series dedicated exclusively to female fighters, will be launched in London. Behind the ambitious project is a not uncontroversial name: Jake Paul. The social media star wants to give women’s boxing the stage it deserves. Can it work?
Michaela Kotásková is on the verge of realizing her long-awaited dream. On April 5, the previously undefeated bounce boxer will fight in London for the vacant WBO world championship at half-middleweight. Her opponent could not be more challenging: Chantelle Cameron was the undisputed world champion at half-welterweight and is regarded as one of the strongest female boxers in Europe. For many observers, Kotásková is the underdog. But she has no intention of traveling to London as an extra.
Many highlights
“I’ve been working towards this moment for years. I’m not coming to London to gain experience, but to show that I belong at this level,” she explains confidently. From a BOXSPORT perspective, the fight between Michaela Kotásková and Chantelle Cameron is undoubtedly a real highlight. In fact, this fight is just one of many highlights that boxing fans can expect this evening in London’s West Kensington district.
Kotásková’s title opportunity is part of MVPW-01, the first event of a new global platform that focuses exclusively on women. In addition to the aforementioned fight, other top fights are on the program: the lightweight world championship fight between Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper, the super bantam world championship between Ellie Scotney and Mayelli Flores and the clash for the super flyweight world championship between Irma Garcia and Emma Dolan.
What’s behind MVPW
The fact that Kotásková and her colleagues are able to fight on such a big stage is no coincidence. Behind MVPW (Most Valuable Promotions Women) is a vision that is set to fundamentally change women’s boxing. And a name that many would not necessarily associate with the promotion of women’s sport: Jake Paul. The YouTuber and social media star is anything but uncontroversial in the boxing scene. His own …
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