Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by social media personality turned boxer Jake Paul, recently hosted a significant event in the world of boxing. The fight card, held on July 11, was notable for being an all-female lineup and set a historical benchmark by featuring the most world championship belts contested on a single night.
The main event saw a highly anticipated trilogy bout between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. While Taylor emerged victorious, handing Serrano a loss and reportedly costing Paul a bet with Mike Tyson, the overall event was widely regarded as a success for women`s boxing, continuing MVP`s stated mission to elevate the sport`s female competitors.
However, the post-fight press conference presented an unexpected moment of friction. Amidst discussions celebrating the progress and historical significance of the all-female card, a reporter posed a question regarding the role of ring card girls. The query specifically highlighted the perceived incongruity of using traditional ring card girls on an event designed to showcase and advance women in a male-dominated sport, suggesting alternatives such as ring card boys or eliminating the practice altogether.
Jake Paul, who was present alongside MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian, reacted swiftly and visibly with frustration. Before the reporter could elaborate fully on the nuanced point about tradition versus the progressive nature of the event, Paul interrupted with a terse dismissal: “Bro, please stop. Please stop talking.”
Bidarian quickly intervened, directing the conversation to the next question. He did, however, add a somewhat ironic closing remark to the ring card question, suggesting that anyone interested in being a “ring boy” for MVP could submit an application to the journalist who asked the question.
Contradiction on Post-Fight Demeanor
Interestingly, despite this evident moment of irritation during the press conference, Paul later countered the notion that he was dejected or in low spirits following Serrano`s loss. When questioned about her performance and asked if he was disappointed, Paul claimed he was “having a great night” and disputed the observation of his demeanor.
He stated that the main event was closely contested and reiterated his pride in the women who competed, emphasizing the overall positive impact of the event on women`s boxing. According to Paul, his role was simply to “shine my spotlight on all these amazing women,” viewing the event as a collective triumph for the sport.
Bidarian echoed this sentiment, confirming that despite the outcome of the main event not going their way, MVP was satisfied with the overall success and historical impact of the card.
While the brief exchange regarding ring card traditions injected a moment of awkwardness into the press conference, it did not overshadow the historical achievement of the all-female card itself, which successfully put women`s championship boxing firmly in the spotlight.
