(November 10th) Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the signing of undefeated Russian boxing standout Albina “The Lion” Moldazhanova (6-0, 6 KOs), a decorated amateur champion and one of the most promising rising talents in women's boxing. Known for her devastating knockout power, the 25-year-old joins MVP's rapidly expanding global roster following a dominant fourth-round knockout victory over Kirstie Bavington on the MVPW-07 main card, broadcast live on ESPN from College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, November 8. Moldazhanova stopped Bavington just 44 seconds into the fourth round, extending her perfect professional record to six wins, all by knockout.

Hailing from Demyanka, a small settlement in Siberia, Moldazhanova developed her boxing skills far from the sport's traditional international spotlight before moving to Tyumen and earning selection to Russia's national boxing team. She compiled an accomplished amateur career, capturing Russian Youth, Russian national and European Youth championship titles, along with a silver medal at the European Championships. In 2025, she added a World Championships medal to her résumé before making the transition to the professional ranks.

Moldazhanova has quickly established herself as a formidable force in professional boxing, combining an elite amateur foundation with explosive finishing ability. She has stopped every opponent she has faced, building a perfect 6-0 record with six knockouts. Her relentless power was on full display on August 21, 2026, when she delivered a devastating first-round body-shot knockout of previously undefeated Sheila Liesegang just 1:21 into the opening round on the MVP x TikTok Live card at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. Her latest performance at MVPW-07 further demonstrated her potential to emerge as a major contender in the women's super lightweight division at 140 lbs.

Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, Founders of MVP, said: “Albina ‘The Lion’ Moldazhanova is a special talent with the kind of explosive power that can change a fight in an instant. She's come a long way from a small town in Siberia to the international stage, and her journey is just getting started. Six fights, six knockouts speaks for itself, but what makes Albina especially exciting is the contrast between her infectious personality outside the ring and the relentless aggression she brings inside it. She's charismatic, entertaining and knows how to put on a show. Her performances on our cards have already demonstrated why she's a fighter fans should be paying attention to. We see tremendous upside in Albina and are excited to officially welcome her to MVP as we work toward establishing her as a major force in the 140-pound division.”

Albina Moldazhanova said: “I come from a small village in Siberia called Demyanka, and boxing has taken me further than I ever could have imagined. From moving to Tyumen to pursue my dreams, to representing my country on the international stage, every step of my journey has taught me that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and belief in yourself. Now, with six professional fights and six knockouts, I’m ready for the next chapter of my career. Signing with MVP is an incredible opportunity to showcase my skills on the biggest stages in boxing, continue my knockout streak, and show the world the strength of the Siberian spirit. I want to become undisputed world champion and inspire others to believe that the impossible is possible. I'm grateful to MVP and SmartLab Boxing Promotions for believing in me and supporting my journey. This is just the beginning, and I can't wait to show the world what I'm capable of.”

Moldazhanova's signing follows her impressive performance against Kirstie Bavington (10-6-2) at MVPW-07 on Sunday, November 8, at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Competing at 140 pounds, Moldazhanova delivered a dominant fourth-round knockout victory over Kirstie Bavington in their scheduled four-round super lightweight bout at 140 pounds. The victory marked her sixth consecutive professional stoppage and reinforced her status as one of the division's most exciting emerging talents.

About MVP

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is a global combat sports and entertainment company built for the next generation of athletes and fans. The company operates across boxing, mixed martial arts, live events, media, content, athlete development, and global distribution, with a fighter-first philosophy centered on equitable compensation, maximum visibility, and long-term brand building.

Led by Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, MVP promotes some of the world's biggest combat sports events and represents a roster of nearly 400 elite athletes, including world champions, titleholders, contenders, and emerging stars. MVP's portfolio includes MVP, MVPW, and MVP MMA, bringing together premier boxing and mixed martial arts properties under one global brand.

Through partnerships with leading media and distribution platforms including Netflix, ESPN, Sky Sports, and an extensive international network reaching fans across more than 170 countries, MVP delivers world-class competition and entertainment to audiences worldwide. By combining elite athletes, premium live events, compelling storytelling, and global media reach, MVP is building the future of combat sports.