Briton Ali joins Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions

British super-bantamweight Ramla Ali has signed a promotional deal with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.

Ali’s remarkable journey has taken her from being a refugee who fled war-torn Somalia to a model, activist, Olympian and world-title challenging boxer.

The 35-year-old – who was previously signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing – has been out of the ring since losing to WBC champion Yamileth Mercado in June.

“This partnership goes beyond business; it’s about creating a legacy that will benefit every female fighter who comes after me,” Ali said.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – who beat former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson in a controversial and much-publicised bout in November – is a divisive figure in the sport but has championed the female code through MVP, which he co-founded with Nakisa Bidarian.

Unified bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund, flyweight Naomy Valle and American prospect Nat Dove have also signed with MVP.

Earlier this month, undisputed super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner joined the promotion, while American Paul also represents seven-division champion Amanda Serrano.

Serrano will earn the biggest fight purse for a woman boxer alongside long-time rival Katie Taylor when they fight again in July.

“I’ve observed how Jake Paul, Nakisa Bidarian, and the MVP team have revolutionized women’s boxing,” Ali said.