Fresh off the blockbuster Taylor vs Serrano III event that aired live on Netflix and drew nearly 6 million global viewers, Jake Paul and MVP Promotions are wasting no time keeping the spotlight on women’s boxing. Katie Taylor’s victory by majority decision at Madison Square Garden capped a historic night—and that momentum appears to be fueling MVP’s next phase. In a bold move to double down on the women’s side of the sport, Jake Paul posted on X that MVP Promotions has officially signed a new wave of female talent.
Jake Paul’s Latest Move Hints at Bigger Play in Women’s Boxing originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
MVP Promotions continues its aggressive expansion with global female talent acquisition
Fresh off the blockbuster Taylor vs Serrano III event that aired live on Netflix and drew nearly 6 million global viewers, Jake Paul and MVP Promotions are wasting no time keeping the spotlight on women’s boxing. Katie Taylor’s victory by majority decision at Madison Square Garden capped a historic night—and that momentum appears to be fueling MVP’s next phase.
In a bold move to double down on the women’s side of the sport, Jake Paul posted on X that MVP Promotions has officially signed a new wave of female talent.
The group includes current and former champions, rising stars, and one of the most talked-about American amateurs in the sport. Paul wrote, ‘We are serious about women’s boxing – have been since day 1…welcome to the team Sa’Rai, Shannon, Desley, Jasmine and Yesica.’
We are serious about women’s boxing - have been since day 1…welcome to the team Sa’Rai, Shannon, Desley, Jasmine and Yesica pic.twitter.com/aqOyDjzPBe
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 29, 2025
Leading the signings is Yesica Nery Plata, a former unified world champion at light flyweight who held both the WBA and WBO belts. With a 30-2 record, Plata brings elite pedigree and international credibility. In 2023, she unified titles by defeating Kim Clavel on the road in Canada, a moment shared in a clip by Tahj R, and her standout year earned her honorable mention on ESPN’s Fighter of the Year list and WBA Boxer of the Month honors in January.
Best Fights of 2023;
— 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗷 𝗥🥀 (@BoxingJournaIs) July 4, 2023
Yesica Nery Plata UD10 Kim Clavel.
01/13/2023. pic.twitter.com/3hjPK8AGxU
Also joining the roster is Shannon Courtenay, a 9-3 veteran and former WBA bantamweight champion from the UK known for her toughness and fan-friendly style.
Jasmine Artiga adds knockout power and promise with an undefeated 13-0-1 record and six finishes. She’s pegged as a breakout American contender in the super flyweight ranks.
Australia’s Desley Robinson brings global reach to MVP’s roster. At 10-3, she’s a durable middleweight looking to take the next step under MVP’s promotional engine.
Sa’Rai Brown-El, a top-tier U.S. amateur, rounds out the group. Though she hasn’t debuted yet, she represents MVP’s commitment to developing future stars from the ground up.
By signing this diverse and skilled group, MVP Promotions is signaling its long-term commitment to elevating women’s boxing across all levels. With Netflix-sized buzz and real championship resumes in the fold, Jake Paul’s latest power play might just shape the future of the sport. And with Claressa Shields, the self-proclaimed GWOAT, now a free agent, the possibility of a blockbuster addition to MVP’s roster remains wide open.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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