What does the future hold for boxing with the launch of Most Valuable Promotions’ new women’s boxing platform, MVPW? The answer is promising, as it aims to elevate women’s boxing in the UK and Ireland through exclusive broadcasts and significant events.
Sky Sports and NOW will broadcast MVPW, which will feature two all-female UK fight nights each year. The first event is scheduled for April 5, 2026, at London’s Olympia, showcasing a lightweight world title unification fight between Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper.
In addition to the main event, Ellie Scotney will face Mayelli Flores, a bout that could potentially make Scotney the UK’s youngest undisputed champion. This event marks a major milestone for women’s boxing, as noted by Nakisa Bidarian, who stated, “This partnership with Sky Sports marks a major milestone for MVPW and women’s boxing globally.”
The significance of this launch is underscored by Sky Sports’ history of broadcasting pivotal moments in women’s boxing, including the first all-female card in 2022. Jonathan Licht emphasized this commitment, saying, “This agreement with MVP underlines Sky Sports’ ambition to showcase the very best in women’s boxing to sports fans and new audiences.”
On the same day, heavyweight boxing saw Deontay Wilder defeat Derek Chisora in a closely contested match, with scores of 115-111, 115-113, and 115-112. This victory improved Wilder’s record to 45-4-1, while Chisora’s record dropped to 36-14. Wilder expressed his thoughts post-fight, saying, “Tonight, I looked out for him. I want him to live for his kids.” Chisora, reflecting on the match, stated, “I’m going to go home with the boss lady and see.”
Looking ahead, Hamzah Sheeraz is set to fight Alem Begic for the WBO super-middleweight title on May 23, 2026, in Egypt, alongside Mizuki Hiruta defending her WBO super-flyweight belt against Mai Soliman. The event will also feature Jack Catterall facing Shakhram Giyasov for the WBA ‘regular’ welterweight title.
As MVPW prepares for its inaugural event, the boxing community is eager to see how this new platform will impact the sport, particularly for women athletes. The anticipation surrounding the April 5 event highlights a growing recognition of women’s boxing and its potential for future success.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding other fights and events that may be announced as MVPW gains traction. However, the commitment from major broadcasters like Sky Sports suggests a bright future for women’s boxing in the UK.