5 fights have been confirmed on Tuesday for the undercard of Jake Paul vs Gervonta “Tank” Davis, together with Ellie Scotney vs Mayelli Flores and Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos. The occasion takes place on the Kaseya Middle in Miami on November 14. Each matchups are scheduled because the free prelims, main into the dwell motion on Netflix.
Ellie Scotney (11-0) and Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) conflict for the undisputed tremendous bantamweight title. Scotney of the UK brings her IBF, WBC, and WBO belts to the ring, whereas Mexico’s Flores places her WBA title on the road.
27-year-old Scotney unified the three belts in July, defeating Yamileth Mercado by unanimous choice to retain her IBF and WBO titles and declare the WBC strap. 33-year-old Flores grew to become the brand new WBA champion in Could, dethroning Nazarena Romero by cut up choice.
“Belt by belt, I’ve earned this the exhausting method,” Scotney stated. “Undisputed has all the time been the objective, and now due to MVP we’re on the ultimate and most necessary step. On Friday November 14th I’ll make historical past as Britain’s subsequent undisputed world champion.”
Flores stated, “I will likely be prepared for a battle. Ellie Scotney is a good and difficult fighter, however I’m up for the problem. I do know the significance of this struggle – a win over Scotney will put me within the historical past books as Mexico’s first undisputed feminine fighter, and I’m able to make historical past.”
Nicaraguan-born, Costa Rican Yokasta Valle (33-3, 10 KOs) defends her WBC strawweight title. The 33-year-old three-division champion final fought in Could, profitable a cut up choice towards Marlen Esparza.
“This will likely be my first WBC world title protection, and doing it on MVP’s debut card with Jake Paul makes it much more particular,” Valle stated. “I’ve labored my entire life for these moments, and I do know what it takes to remain on the prime. My opponent Yadira Bustillos is hard and hungry, however I’ve by no means backed down from a problem. I struggle with self-discipline, with coronary heart, and with the pleasure of Costa Rica on my shoulders.”
Las Vegas native Yadira Bustillos (11-1, 2 KOs) makes her first try to turn into a champion. The 25-year-old challenger final fought in February, stopping Tamara Elisabeth Demarco within the seventh spherical.
“It’s an honor and a dream come true to struggle for this title,” Bustillos stated. “The WBC belt represents the height of the game, and I respect my opponent, however I’m prepared for this. I’m not right here to compete. I’m right here to beat!”
Jake Paul vs Tank Davis headlines dwell on Netflix
In the principle occasion, Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) of Cleveland, Ohio takes on Baltimore’s reigning WBA light-weight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) in a 195-pound exhibition matchup.
Within the co-main occasion, Alycia Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) of Fremont, Ohio defends her unified IBF, WBA, and WBO tremendous featherweight titles towards Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs) of Canada.
Additionally on the principle card, Gary Antuanne Russell (18-1, 17 KOs) of Capitol Heights, MD defends his WBA tremendous light-weight title towards Andy Hiraoka (24-0, 19 KOs) of Japan.
On the prelims, Avious Griffin (17-1, 16 KOs) of Chattanooga, TN faces Cesar Francis (14-2, 9 KOs) of Panama in an eight-round welterweight contest.
Extra bouts are anticipated to be confirmed shortly.
