The three latest signees on the Most Invaluable Promotions roster will anchor its first prospect-based present in Puerto Rico.
Unbeaten skills Jan Paul Rivera, Alex “Chop Chop” Chaparro and Krystal Rosado will seem on the Oct. 11 MVProspects 9 present at Coliseo Roger Mendoza in Caguas, P.R. The occasion was introduced in reference to all three younger skills formally added to of the MVP roster.
Rivera, Chaparro and Rosado are all co-managed by seven-division champ Amanda Serrano (46-2-1, 30 knockouts) and Jordan Maldonado.
“MVP’s growth into Puerto Rico in partnership with Amanda and Jordan underscores our dedication to growing and showcasing the wealth of boxing expertise from Puerto Rico,” mentioned Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of MVP. “We’re proud to formally welcome Jan, Krystal, and Alexis as the most recent signees to the MVP household and look ahead to that includes these younger, thrilling stars in entrance of their residence followers.
“We’re persevering with our mission to broaden our expertise roster and help fighters with the potential to develop into international stars at MVP. This occasion not solely represents a brand new chapter for MVP but in addition reinforces our dedication to elevating the game of boxing with high expertise from all over the world.”
The CELSIUS®-sponsored occasion will air dwell on DAZN, which has showcased each MVProspects present since its Could 2023 launch.
In the principle occasion, Rivera (10-0, 6 KOs) will face Andy “Skeletor” Beltran (8-0, 5 KOs). Their eight-round featherweight bout shall be supported by Rosado (4-0, 2 KOs) and Chaparro (2-0, 2 KOs) versus yet-to-be-named opposition.
The showcase will mark the second straight headliner for Rivera, a 23-year-old blue chip expertise from Salinas, P.R. He gained the Puerto Rico Elite Nationwide Championships in 2020 and 2021 as a member of the nationwide amatuer workforce. Rivera additionally earned a silver medal on the AIBA Youth World Championships in Budapest, Hungary in 2018.
In his most up-to-date begin, Rivera knocked out unbeaten Justin Goodson on the July 24 MVProspects present in Orlando. He now heads residence for the following step in his promising profession.
“Signing with Amanda Serrano, Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, and MVP is a good alternative for me to develop into a star,” mentioned Rivera. “I’m proud to be becoming a member of such a dynamic, proficient workforce. Most Invaluable Prospects 9 is extra than simply one other struggle for me. It’s an opportunity to showcase my expertise and symbolize my residence in Puerto Rico.”
Rosado has been MVP-adjacent since her Aug. 2023 professional debut. The 21-year-old from Carolina signed with Serrano straight out of the amateurs.
She is now set to proudly symbolize the promotional workforce that has supported her all through this younger journey.
“As the primary fighter signed by Amanda Serrano, I need to make my island proud and placed on a present each time I step into the ring,” mentioned Rosado. “Becoming a member of MVP is an unbelievable honor.
“I’m excited to develop additional now with Nakisa and Jake in my nook. Competing in Caguas is an enormous second for me, and I’m prepared to indicate everybody what I’m able to. This occasion is a tremendous alternative to spotlight the younger expertise popping out of Puerto Rico, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
Chaparro returns to his birthland after two fast knockout wins in Central Florida.
The 24-year-old from the Ridgewood part of Queens, New York most just lately stopped Kevin Hill within the second spherical on July 24. The bout was a part of the DAZN Pay-Per-View occasion that includes Serrano and Paul in separate wins.
“Signing with each MVP and Amanda Serrano is an enormous step in my profession,” acknowledged Chaparro. ” I couldn’t be extra excited to symbolize my Puerto Rican roots. Being a part of MVP seems like the right match.
“I’m trying ahead to creating my mark within the ring and persevering with to advance my profession below Nakisa and Jake’s steering. That is just the start, and I’m prepared to indicate the world what I’m manufactured from.”
Added Serrano and Maldonado in a joint assertion: “We’ve labored arduous to establish fighters who embody the spirit and dedication of Puerto Rican boxing. Working alongside MVP to raise fighters like Jan, Krystal, and Alexis is a dream come true,. We all know firsthand what it means to have the help of your own home followers within the ring,.
“We’re excited to see the following era of future champions shine on Friday, October 11. That is just the start of one thing particular for MVP and Puerto Rico.”