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Former Champ Heather Hardy Sues Jake Paul’s MVP for $10M Over 2023 Bout
sports10 days ago

Former Champ Heather Hardy Sues Jake Paul’s MVP for $10M Over 2023 Bout

Former WBO featherweight champion Heather Hardy has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in Texas. Filed on September 23, the suit alleges negligence and violations of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act regarding Hardy’s 2023 rematch against Amanda Serrano. Hardy claims the bout caused a permanent traumatic brain injury, leading to her retirement and current financial struggles. MVP denies liability, stating Hardy was medically cleared and the fight proceeded under athletic commission supervision. Hardy’s lawsuit seeks damages for her inability to work and requires MVP to implement safety measures to prevent similar incidents.

Jake Paul pitches MVP Page to join MVP MMA after UFC exit
sports29 days ago

Jake Paul pitches MVP Page to join MVP MMA after UFC exit

Jake Paul hinted on X that MVP MMA should sign Michael ‘Venom’ Page after Page’s UFC release, despite Page going 5-1 in UFC. UFC boss Dana White confirmed Page won’t be re-signed. Page is slated to compete in Real American Freestyle Wrestling against Alexander Shlemenko on Oct 23, with BKFC reportedly eyeing a return. MVP MMA is set to merge with the PFL in 2027, and Paul’s post signals potential marquee roster moves for the new era.

Jake Paul courts Michael Page for MVP MMA after UFC exit
mvp-mma1 month ago

Jake Paul courts Michael Page for MVP MMA after UFC exit

Jake Paul publicly expressed interest in signing Michael Page to his soon-to-be-rebranded MVP MMA after Page’s UFC contract expired. Page won a UFC Paris bout but wasn’t re-signed, and Dana White confirmed Page’s UFC tenure is over. Paul posted “Think it’s time to bring MVP to MVP” on Twitter, signaling a potential MVP Page partnership amid Page’s UFC departure.

MVP's five-year rise: from influencers to a pillar of women's boxing
sports1 month ago

MVP's five-year rise: from influencers to a pillar of women's boxing

Five years after Most Valuable Promotions launched with Jake Paul–Tyron Woodley bouts, MVP has transformed from influencer-driven spectacle to a major force in women's boxing, staging high-profile title fights like Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron to unify the WBA, WBC and WBO belts while expanding opportunities for fighters such as Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper, signaling the promoter's continued growth and influence in the sport.

Battle bests Rosta in PFL Charlotte as Jake Paul looms
professional-fighters-league-pfl2 months ago

Battle bests Rosta in PFL Charlotte as Jake Paul looms

Bryan Battle defeated Dalton Rosta by split decision in the PFL Charlotte main event, earning his first win under the PFL banner and leaving Rosta with a third straight defeat. In the co-main, Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov also won by split decision over Simeon Powell, while Aaron Jeffery beat Joshua Silveira by unanimous decision. The event featured a full slate of results, including wins by Lewis McGrillen-Evans, Josh Fremd, Denis Goltsov, and others. Battle also floated the idea of a future bout with Jake Paul following MVP MMA’s merger with PFL.

MVP-PFL Merger Aims to Challenge UFC, Yet Brown Warns It’s a Distant Second
sports-business2 months ago

MVP-PFL Merger Aims to Challenge UFC, Yet Brown Warns It’s a Distant Second

The PFL is merging with Jake Paul–backed MVP to form a combat-sports conglomerate aiming to challenge the UFC, but UFC's massive reach and branding make it unlikely to topple the king. Veteran fighter Matt Brown says the rivalry will remain a distant No. 2 and advises MVP to carve its own lane—like BKFC—rather than engage in a costly head-to-head battle.

Paul bets he’d thrive in the NFL while doubling down on boxing bravado
sports2 months ago

Paul bets he’d thrive in the NFL while doubling down on boxing bravado

Jake Paul claims boxing is harder than football and that he could join the NFL at 29, even catching a touchdown with zero training, on The Pivot Podcast. UFC/MMA figure Josh Hokit replied that he’d beat Paul in any sport, prompting Paul to fire back with trash talk and an invite to box in Puerto Rico. The piece notes Paul’s 12-2 boxing record (losses to Tommy Fury and Anthony Joshua, the latter breaking his jaw), and mentions plans for a boxing return before year’s end and a 2027 MMA debut.

Jake Paul Bets $1 Million on a Boxing Duel With Any NFL Player
sports2 months ago

Jake Paul Bets $1 Million on a Boxing Duel With Any NFL Player

Jake Paul posts a $1 million challenge to any NFL player to box him, promising the payday if they can outbox him and letting the internet judge, while claiming no NFLer can last two rounds and saying he could catch a touchdown pass tomorrow. Ryan Clark challenged Paul’s NFL ambitions, and Chad Johnson signaled interest in taking the challenge. Paul, a 12-2 pro boxer with seven KOs, has beaten Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Mike Tyson (Nov 2024) but most recently was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in six rounds.

Paul-Nurmagomedov moment fuels crossover talk as MVP-PFL merger lands
sports2 months ago

Paul-Nurmagomedov moment fuels crossover talk as MVP-PFL merger lands

Jake Paul and Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a playful encounter at a PFL event in New York, as Paul announced MVP MMA’s merger with PFL to challenge UFC. Paul watched Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan, and Nurmagomedov responded to Paul’s impression with good humor, even correcting a Dagestan-training line. The moment feeds ongoing talk of a high-profile crossover fight, with Trump showing interest in a Paul-Nurmagomedov bout.

Nurmagomedov Eyes Bigger Payday as Free Agency Looms After PFL Title Defense
sports2 months ago

Nurmagomedov Eyes Bigger Payday as Free Agency Looms After PFL Title Defense

Nurmagomedov defended the lightweight title with a first‑round KO of Archie Colgan at PFL New York, ending his PFL contract and launching him into free agency as MMA’s hottest available talent. He said his next move will depend on money and input from his team, noting that his late father Abdulmanap’s “legacy” plan is guiding him but won’t pay the bills. With the MVP–PFL merger in play and Jake Paul in attendance, Nurmagomedov kept the door open to future destinations, including the UFC, as he weighs options with his family and team.

Jake Paul Fires Warning at Brady After Logan Paul Slap at Fanatics Fest
sports2 months ago

Jake Paul Fires Warning at Brady After Logan Paul Slap at Fanatics Fest

Jake Paul issued a sharp warning to Tom Brady after Brady attempted to slap Logan Paul on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York, vowing that the Paul brothers are coming for Brady and promising that revenge is sweet. Brady later dismissed the incident, calling Paul a “nerd” and suggesting he’d like to appear in a WWE-style storyline, while both Pauls and Brady commented on X about the confrontation.