Five fights were confirmed on Tuesday for the undercard of Jake Paul vs Gervonta “Tank” Davis, including Ellie Scotney vs Mayelli Flores and Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos. The event takes place at the Kaseya Center in Miami on November 14. Both matchups are scheduled as the free prelims, leading into the live action on Netflix.
Ellie Scotney (11-0) and Mayelli Flores (13-1-1, 4 KOs) clash for the undisputed super bantamweight title. Scotney of the UK brings her IBF, WBC, and WBO belts to the ring, while Mexico’s Flores puts her WBA title on the line.
27-year-old Scotney unified the three belts in July, defeating Yamileth Mercado by unanimous decision to retain her IBF and WBO titles and claim the WBC strap. 33-year-old Flores became the new WBA champion in May, dethroning Nazarena Romero by split decision.
“Belt by belt, I’ve earned this the hard way,” Scotney said. “Undisputed has always been the goal, and now thanks to MVP we’re on the final and most important step. On Friday November 14th I’ll make history as Britain’s next undisputed world champion.”
Flores said, “I will be ready for a war. Ellie Scotney is a great and tough fighter, but I am up for the challenge. I know the importance of this fight – a win over Scotney will put me in the history books as Mexico’s first undisputed female fighter, and I am ready to make history.”
Nicaraguan-born, Costa Rican Yokasta Valle (33-3, 10 KOs) defends her WBC strawweight title. The 33-year-old three-division champion last fought in May, winning a split decision against Marlen Esparza.
“This will be my first WBC world title defense, and doing it on MVP’s debut card with Jake Paul makes it even more special,” Valle said. “I’ve worked my whole life for these moments, and I know what it takes to stay at the top. My opponent Yadira Bustillos is tough and hungry, but I’ve never backed down from a challenge. I fight with discipline, with heart, and with the pride of Costa Rica on my shoulders.”
Las Vegas native Yadira Bustillos (11-1, 2 KOs) makes her first attempt to become a champion. The 25-year-old challenger last fought in February, stopping Tamara Elisabeth Demarco in the seventh round.
“It’s an honor and a dream come true to fight for this title,” Bustillos said. “The WBC belt represents the peak of the sport, and I respect my opponent, but I’m ready for this. I’m not here to compete. I’m here to conquer!”
Jake Paul vs Tank Davis headlines live on Netflix
In the main event, Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) of Cleveland, Ohio takes on Baltimore’s reigning WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) in a 195-pound exhibition matchup.
In the co-main event, Alycia Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) of Fremont, Ohio defends her unified IBF, WBA, and WBO super featherweight titles against Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs) of Canada.
Also on the main card, Gary Antuanne Russell (18-1, 17 KOs) of Capitol Heights, MD defends his WBA super lightweight title against Andy Hiraoka (24-0, 19 KOs) of Japan.
On the prelims, Avious Griffin (17-1, 16 KOs) of Chattanooga, TN faces Cesar Francis (14-2, 9 KOs) of Panama in an eight-round welterweight contest.
Additional bouts are expected to be confirmed shortly.