Jake Paul signs three-division world champion in latest huge boost after landmark TV deals

Jake Paul is becoming a major player in boxing promotion.

Paul has signed a whole host of boxing’s brightest talents particularly in the female ranks.

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That includes the likes of Caroline Dubois, Alycia Baumgardner and Chantelle Cameron to add to a stable bolstered by his original charge Amanda Serrano.

The ‘Problem Child’ is also putting on one of the biggest MMA events of the year, Ronda Rousey’s comeback against Gina Carano live on Netflix.

Paul recently announced that he has signed two landmark TV deals, with Sky Sports in the UK, as well as a bumper return of boxing to ESPN.

His women’s boxing league is certainly taking his shape and some of boxing’s big players are right behind him.

And in yet another boost to a blockbuster month, having signed Francis Ngannou earlier in the week, Paul has added another monstrous acquisition.

He has announced the signing of current two-division world champion Mikaela Mayer, one of women’s boxing’s biggest superstars, to his stable.

Mayer is ranked as the women’s pound-for-pound ranked sixth best fighter and has reigned as champion at three weights in her stellar career.

The former US Olympian has a wealth of top level experience, and is looking for further big fights after unifying the super-welterweight division with victory over Mary Spencer.

What have Paul and Mayer said about the signing?

On the acquisition, Paul and MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said: “Mikaela is one of the most accomplished fighters in women’s boxing and a proven champion across multiple weight classes.

“She has competed on the sport’s biggest stages, faced the best fighters in the world, and continues to push the sport forward.

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“We’re proud to welcome Mikaela to MVP and look forward to building the next chapter of her career together.”

Mayer added: “I’m thrilled to join Most Valuable Promotions as we continue breaking barriers and elevating women’s boxing to new heights.

“I’ve always wanted the biggest and best fights, and MVP’s premier roster of women champions creates incredible opportunities to make those matchups happen.

“I’m looking forward to showcasing my skills on some of the biggest platforms in the sport and working with a passionate, innovative team that believes in the continued growth of women’s boxing.”

Paul’s stable now boasts 15 female world champions and 50 fighters at the top level across all divisions.

He is almost monopolising female boxing, and is doing everything in his power to drive standards and take it to new heights.

Although falling short in his own boxing career and being brutally knocked out by Anthony Joshua, his eye for female squared circle talent has helped him build an empire.

And it will be an exciting new era, which will begin with Caroline Dubois’ huge showdown with Terri Harper on April 5.

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