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British super-bantamweight Ramla Ali has signed a promotional deal with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.<\/b><\/p>\n
Ali’s remarkable journey<\/a> has taken her from being a refugee who fled war-torn Somalia to a model, activist, Olympian and world-title challenging boxer.<\/p>\n The 35-year-old \u2013 who was previously signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing \u2013 has been out of the ring since losing to WBC champion Yamileth Mercado<\/a> in June.<\/p>\n “This partnership goes beyond business; it’s about creating a legacy that will benefit every female fighter who comes after me,” Ali said.<\/p>\n YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – who beat former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson in a controversial and much-publicised bout in November<\/a> – is a divisive figure<\/a> in the sport but has championed the female code through MVP, which he co-founded with Nakisa Bidarian.<\/p>\n Unified bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund, flyweight Naomy Valle and American prospect Nat Dove have also signed with MVP.<\/p>\n Earlier this month, undisputed super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner joined the promotion, while American Paul also represents seven-division champion Amanda Serrano.<\/p>\n Serrano will earn the biggest fight purse for a woman boxer alongside long-time rival Katie Taylor when they fight again in July.<\/p>\n “I’ve observed how Jake Paul, Nakisa Bidarian, and the MVP team have revolutionized women’s boxing,” Ali said. <\/p>\n “Particularly through their work with Amanda Serrano, creating a true blueprint for how promoters should champion female fighters with equal opportunity, visibility, and compensation.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n