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.
“Particularly through their work with Amanda Serrano, creating a true blueprint for how promoters should champion female fighters with equal opportunity, visibility, and compensation.”
