(February 23rd) Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced further undercard bouts for Dubois vs. Harper and Scotney vs. Flores.

Joining the card will be MVP’s Shannon “The Baby Face Assassin” Courtenay (10-3, 3 KOs) vs. Nottingham’s Sasha Booker (3-1) in an 8-round bout in the super flyweight division at 115lbs. Alongside them, MVP’s #1 IBF, #7 WBA, and #12 WBC contender Elizabeth Oshoba (9-0, 5 KOs) will make her promotional debut vs. Hull, Yorkshire’s Chelsey Arnell (5-2-1) in a 6-round featherweight bout at 126lbs contested under equal rules, three-minute rounds. Luton, Bedfordshire’s Tysie Gallagher (10-2) will also face Finland’s Teresa Makinen (5-0) in an 8-round super bantamweight bout at 122lbs. The company’s highly-anticipated United Kingdom market debut comes on Sunday, April 5 at Olympia in London, England, live on Sky Sports in the UK.

Also on the card will be Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire’s Gemma Richardson (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Czech boxer Johana Rochl (6-6-1, 2 KOs) in a 6-round lightweight bout at 135lbs. Ilford, Essex boxer Arjon Basi (2-0) will also join the preliminary card against to-be-named opponents. Dubois vs. Harper and Scotney vs. Flores is a Most Valuable Promotions event in association with VIP Boxing Promotions.

Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.co.uk.

Former WBA bantamweight world champion and Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire native Shannon “The Baby Face Assassin” Courtenay made her pro debut in March 2019 and claimed the vacant WBA bantamweight title in April 2021. Courtenay was stripped of her title ahead of her first defense in October 2021 when she came in 2.5 lb over the limit, an issue she attributed to an unexpected menstrual cycle. Courtenay made her promotional debut with MVP in December 2025, winning by UD.

“I’m excited to be fighting at home in London and even more excited to be back on Sky Sports where it all started for me!” said Shannon Courtenay. “All my knockouts and my world title win happened on Sky Sports so it feels like a good omen to be back where I was at my best.”

Sasha Booker is a 34-year-old pro boxer from Stapleford, Nottingham. After a busy amateur career, she turned pro in 2024, most recently earning a points win in December 2025. Booker credits her dedication and hard work for propelling her to her early career success. Outside the ring, she runs her own business.

“As I look to the future, I’m eager for the opportunity to take on hard fights and compete for titles,” said Sasha Booker. “I’m ready to mix it up with the big names in the sport and showcase the dedication that has brought me this far. My journey is just beginning, and I’m excited to see where my hard work will lead me next.”

Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba fights out of Bristol, England via Sango Ota, Nigeria. As an amateur, she was a 6x Nigerian national amateur champion and won bronze at the 2019 All African Games, gold at the 2020 African Zone 3 Championships, and silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Oshoba relocated to the UK to make her pro debut in September 2022, clinched the IBO female super featherweight title in November 2023, then became Nigeria’s first female world title holder and the WBC Silver featherweight champion in January 2024. She is the #1 IBF, #7 WBA, and #12 WBC contender.

“Every fight is a chance to prove who I am. I’ve sacrificed, I’ve trained, and I’m locked in,” said Elizabeth Oshoba. “Come fight night, I’m bringing skill, heart, and power and I’m leaving no doubt. Big thank you to MVP, Jake Paul, and Nakisa Bidarian for this opportunity.”

Chelsey Arnell is a 35-year-old professional boxer from Hull, England with a 5-2-1 record. She has challenged for both the Central Area title and the English title so far in her pro career. As an amateur, she had 30 bouts and trained at Kingston ABC, St Paul’s ABC, and Lionheart ABC. Arnell is managed by Glenn Banks and trained by Steve Ashton. Outside the ring, she works as a secondary school teacher.

“I am very excited to be boxing on MVP, which is one of the biggest platforms in the world, and to be boxing on an all-female show,” said Chelsey Arnell. “I’m really looking forward to boxing three-minute rounds, which will suit my style of boxing much better rather than just rushing through the two-minute rounds. I’m really grateful for this opportunity and look forward to taking it with both hands.”

Tysie “The First Lady” Gallagher is a 27-year-old from Luton, Bedfordshire. She began boxing at age 10 and finished her amateur career with 35 fights, winning two national titles, finishing twice as an ABA Senior Elite finalist, and representing England internationally. After turning pro, she made history as the first-ever female British super bantamweight champion, has held the Commonwealth and WBO International titles at 122lbs, and contested for the WBO world title in November 2023. She is currently the IBF #4, WBO #6, and WBC #15 contender. Outside the ring, she is a proud mother to her seven-year-old daughter.

"I'm looking forward to my MVP debut on a fantastic bill in London,” said Tysie Gallagher. “I'm ready to impress and show why I believe that I'm the number one super bantamweight in the world!"

At just 21 years old, Teresa Makinen has compiled an impressive 86 amateur bouts and established herself as one of the most decorated Scandinavian female amateur boxers, fighting out of Espoo, Finland. A multiple-time national champion, she earned gold medals at the GeeBee Tournament, Tammer Tournament, Golden Girl Tournament, and Youth Boxam Tournament, building a standout international résumé at a young age. Outside the gym, she works as a PT.

“Being part of MVP’s first UK show is a big step for me and I am very grateful to them,” said Teresa Makinen. “I respect Tysie Gallagher and what she’s achieved, but I’m coming to perform at my highest level. I stay calm, I stay disciplined, and on Sunday, April 5th I will show that I’m ready for the next stage — which is title contention.”

“Our first UK event is stacked with four world title fights and eight belts at stake, delivering a historic night for women’s boxing in Britain on Sunday, April 5,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. “Shannon Courtenay returns to fight in front of her home fans, Elizabeth Oshoba is positioned to announce herself as a future world champion in her MVP debut, and Tysie Gallagher is determined to show she’s ready for the biggest fights in the division. It all builds toward an incredible double main event live on Sky Sports.”

Gemma Richardson is a rising British professional boxer who built her reputation through years of elite-level success in the amateur ranks. A decorated amateur, Richardson’s pedigree includes a Commonwealth Games Silver Medal, European and World Youth titles, and numerous National Championships, achievements that underline both her talent and her ability to perform on major stages. Since turning pro, she has wasted no time accelerating her career and now looks to prove herself on a major platform, viewing it as a defining moment and a chance to prove she belongs at the highest level.

"This opportunity could change my career massively," said Gemma Richardson. "As the saying goes, pressure is a privilege, and this pressure is good pressure. This is such a big platform to be on, and MVP is the place to be now for female boxers. This is exactly where I want to be.”

Johana Rajmont is a tough and ambitious super lightweight pro from Prague, Czech Republic.

She’s gained valuable experience quickly across Europe and is known for her grit, work rate, and willingness to take on real challenges. Now fully focused on her upcoming clash with Gemma Richardson, Rajmont is ready to seize this opportunity.

“I have mixed with the best and served a difficult apprenticeship,” said Johana Rajmont. “I fully intend on upsetting Gemma Richardson on this massive world stage.”

Arjon “The Bullet” Basi is an unbeaten super lightweight boxer from East London whose journey from a spirited youngster with a quick temper to a professional pugilist has been remarkable. Introduced to boxing to channel his energy, the sport became his discipline and passion, helping him excel as an amateur, winning London titles, representing at county level, and reaching a national final while sparring with top-level fighters. Basi made his professional debut in 2025 against Welsh champion Angelo Dragone, then earned a win over Karl Sampson. Proud of his Punjabi Sikh heritage and roots in East London, Basi carries both his cultural identity and family support into every fight.

MVP previously announced the event will be headlined by the long-anticipated clash of MVP’s British champions, Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Terri Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs), a 10-round women’s championship bout for the unified WBO and WBC lightweight world titles, contested at 135lbs. In the historic double main event, MVP and England’s unified super bantamweight world champion Ellie Scotney (11-0) will face Mexico’s WBA world champion Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round undisputed super bantamweight championship bout contested at 122 lbs. Entering the fight, Scotney is the youngest UK women’s boxer in history to fight for undisputed, and if she wins, she will become the youngest UK boxer in the four belt era in history to become undisputed world champion–male or female. Also on the card, MVP’s former undisputed champion and current #3 WBO contender Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (21-1, 8 KOs) will face #4 WBO contender Michaela Kotaskova (11-0-4, 2 KOs) in a 10 round championship bout for the WBO super welterweight world title at 154lbs as Cameron aims to win a world championship in a second weight division. Mexico’s IBF super flyweight champion Irma Garcia (25-5-1, 5 KOs) will also make a 10-round world title defense at 115lbs against England’s Emma Dolan (8-0, 1 KO).

About Shannon Courtenay

Former WBA bantamweight world champion at 118lbs and Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire native, Shannon “The Baby Face Assassin” Courtenay transformed her life and career after discovering boxing in her early twenties, trading in a party lifestyle for intense discipline at Finchley ABC in London. Rising quickly through the professional ranks beginning in March 2019, she claimed the vacant WBA female bantamweight title on 10 April 2021 at London’s Copper Box Arena, delivering a fiercely technical and emotional unanimous decision over Australia’s Ebanie Bridges in what many hailed as one of women's boxing’s best fights—scored 97‑94, 98‑92, 98‑92. Courtenay’s jab proved decisive, and she overcame early cut damage and increasing pressure to outmaneuver Bridges and increasingly exploit a swelling eye that nearly shut by round eight. Unfortunately, Courtenay was stripped of her title ahead of her first defense against Jamie Mitchell in October 2021 when she came in 2.5 lb over the limit, an issue she attributed to an unexpected menstrual cycle—a rare moment of honesty that highlighted health over title retention, and lost a hard-fought majority decision despite staying in the ring through adversity. After a layoff, Courtenay returned to the ring in October 2024, edging out of a competitive points decision defeat to Catherine Tacone Ramos in a six-round bout at London’s Copper Box Arena. In her promotional debut with MVP, she defeated Jessica Radtke Maltez by UD in December 2025.

About Elizabeth Oshoba

Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba (9-0, 5 KOs) is an undefeated 26-year-old Nigerian featherweight boxer at 126 lbs. Growing up in a challenging neighborhood in Lagos, Oshaba was inspired by her older brother in the Nigerian Army to become tough and succeed despite all odds. She began boxing at age 13, quickly distinguishing herself with a relentless work ethic and powerful punches, the start of a decorated amateur career with over 70 fights, including becoming a 6x Nigerian national amateur champion, a bronze medal at the 2019 All African Games, a gold at the 2020 African Zone 3 Championships, and winning silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Oshoba relocated to the UK to make her pro debut in September 2022 and has maintained an unblemished record since. In November 2023, she clinched the IBO female super featherweight title, defeating Martina Reighi via unanimous decision. In January 2024, Oshaba made history with a dominant performance against Italy’s Michela Braga, winning by 10th round knockout to become Nigeria’s first female world title holder and the WBC Silver featherweight champion. She has continued to build her undefeated record, most recently defeating Agustina Rojas in June 2024 and Lenka Volejnikova in March 2025. Outside the ring, Oshoba balances academic commitments with her deep commitment to mentoring young female boxers in Nigeria, providing support and guidance to aspiring athletes and aiming to inspire and cultivate the next generation of champions. She fights out of Bristol, England via Sango Ota, Nigeria and is managed by Lee Eaton.

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events, currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally.

About Olympia

Olympia is one of the most ambitious regeneration projects in the world. The £1.3 billion scheme is set to transform the heritage site into London’s newest entertainment destination, designed by Heatherwick and SPARCC for Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International.

Olympia Events manages the historic venues at Olympia, a cultural and architectural landmark that has hosted extraordinary and remarkable events since 1886. From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events, Olympia Events continues to bring world-class events to London, with its distinctive architecture and almost 140-year heritage attracting some of the best and boldest events in the UK.

In 2022, Olympia’s events business joined Legends Global’s extensive portfolio of 450 managed venues, ahead of the wider estate’s redevelopment. As this next chapter unfolds, Olympia’s iconic event spaces will remain at the heart of Olympia’s £1.3bn transformation into London’s newest entertainment destination. Once completed, the iconic heritage halls will be complemented by a new International Convention Centre and premium lounge, managed by Olympia Events, 3,800-capacity live music venue managed by AEG Presents; London’s largest purpose-built theatre in almost 50 years, managed by Trafalgar Entertainment and The Shubert Organization; two hotels operated by citizenM Hotels and Hyatt Regency; 30 restaurants, bars and eateries; Wetherby Pembridge, a new co-educational senior school; a boutique gym by 1Rebel, 550,000 sq ft of offices boasting some of the largest terraces in London, as well as new public spaces for visitors to enjoy. The reimagined Olympia’s new venues started launching in late 2025, with the phased opening continuing throughout 2026 and 2027.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

Most Valuable Promotions was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more athletes with equal opportunities and to increase visibility for the entire sport of professional boxing, MVP produces premier boxing events featuring the world's best up-and-coming prospects, champions, and action-packed matchups.