Most Valuable Promotions has announced the full card for its inaugural US event for MVPW, a modern global women’s boxing platform, headlined by Alycia Baumgardner’s junior lightweight title defense against Bo Mi Re Shin at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 17.

Undefeated middleweight title challenger Tamm Thibeault (4-0, 3 KO) will face undefeated Nadja Jesus (5-0, 3 KO) in a 10-round fight. Puerto Rico’s Krystal Rosado (8-1, 2 KO) will open the main event against Mexico’s Fernanda Reyes (8-0) in an eight-round bantamweight bout. These two fights will join Baumgardner-Shin and Shadasia Green’s unified super middleweight title defense against Lani Daniels and will form the women’s main card to close out the night.

“I am proud to be a part of the first women’s main card on ESPN,” Thibeault said in a statement. “ESPN and MVP are making a statement by bringing women’s boxing to the forefront, and on Friday, April 17, I will be ready to showcase my talent, elegance and exactly why I belong in this scene.”

There will also be several men’s fights in the qualifiers, including American Olympian Jahmal Harvey (2-0, 1 KO) against Argentine Leandro Medina (7-3-1, 4 KO) in a six-round lightweight fight. Javon “Wanna” Walton (3-0-1, 1 KO) from the HBO series “Euphoria” continues his search for a professional boxer when he steps into the ring with Dionne Ruvalcaba (2-2, 1 KO) in a six-round lightweight battle.

Undefeated flyweight Nat “No Love” Dove (7-0-1, 2 KO) will face Maria Micheo in an eight-round fight, while Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller (13-0, 6 KO) is scheduled to make her MVP debut against Adriana Araujo (6-3, 1 KO) in a six-round super middleweight match. Both bouts are awaiting final approval from the Modern York State Athletic Commission.

The gala will be complemented by bantamweight fights between Elon De Jesus (11-1-2, 8 KO) and Connor Adaway (10-2-1, 4 KO), as well as Alex Vargas (14-0, 5 KO) and Ryan O’Rourke (13-0, 3 KO).

“MVPW was created to give the best women in boxing the same platform, spotlight and opportunity as men in the sport, and this card shows exactly what that looks like,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “We are proud that women are leading the way in MVPW. This is what true equality in sports looks like.

“For years, women have fought at the halfway point of men’s events, and now the roles can be reversed, with top female fighters headlined, supported by the incredible male talent on the card. MVPW-02 highlights the incredible depth of talent in women’s boxing today, and bringing the event to Modern York at Madison Square Garden and broadcast live on ESPN is another crucial step toward establishing MVPW as the global home of women’s boxing.”

Evander Holyfield also compared himself to Ali’s legacy. “To be like Ali, I had to be the best,” he said, referring to his string of successes. He had already made it clear where Ali stood. “Ali was the best.”

Ali himself spoke openly about the opponents who gave him the most trouble.

George Foreman stood out for his power. Ali called him a “monster” for their fight in Africa and admitted in his corner that if he was knocked down, he might not get up.

Sonny Liston brought a different kind of fear. Ali, then Cassius Clay, spoke loudly before the fight to mask it. He later admitted that he had nightmares before he came face to face with Liston.

Joe Frazier pushed him harder than anyone else. “Fighting Joe was like fighting a machine,” Ali said. After Thrilla in Manila, he told his corner that he was the closest to death.

Ken Norton gave him three tough fights, including a broken jaw in the first meeting. “The Norton fight took years of my career,” Ali said.

Larry Holmes was the one he didn’t want to face. Holmes was his sparring partner and knew his style. “I taught him how to fight,” Ali said. “Now he will destroy me.” By the time the fight took place, Ali was already in his best shape, and Holmes was having problems with what he was doing in the ring.

Ali later admitted that he was not the same player. “I was senior,” he said, knowing the score would show it.

The respect between the players went both ways. Even in defeat, Ali’s opponents often spoke of him in a different tone than anyone else they faced.

The rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney is quickly becoming one of the biggest fights in boxing, and the fact that both men currently hold welterweight world titles only adds to the appeal of the second half of their fierce rivalry. In anticipation of victory, Tim Bradley changed his predictions for the proposed competition.

Haney and Garcia first collided in April 2024, and Garcia appeared to secure the best win of his career while handing Haney the first loss of his career.

However, the result of the fight – a majority decision in Garcia’s favor – was later overturned when he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug during the testand the official result of the clash is declared inconclusive.

Both men have since moved up to the welterweight division and won world titles, with Haney holding the WBO belt and Garcia holding the WBC crown.

The rematch between the duo will not only resolve one of the fiercest rivalries in recent times, but will also unify the belts in a standout division.

Discussing the fight in November, two-division world champion Tim Bradley spoke confidently, suggesting that the demons and mental impact of their first meeting would mean a victory for Garcia.

“As much as Devin did a great job, I still see some remnants, they’re still there. It could be part of his strategy, defense first, I understand.

“At the end of the fight he was winning easily, he didn’t want to risk too much, he didn’t want to open up, but I saw Norman marching forward, letting go of his hands, and Devin’s activity was decreasing – I can’t ignore that.

“It may be by design, it may not. I’m just saying Garcia has his number.”

Now, four months later, Bradley appears to have adopted a different attitude and release video titled Haney will defeat Garcia in rematch. “Desert Storm” now supports Haney in avoiding the mistakes he made the first time.

“Looking at the fight, the first fight, Devin, in that fight, other than the rounds where he got knocked down, he was winning those rounds, beating Ryan.

“At times he would take the initiative, step forward, forcing Ryan onto his back foot, but at the same time keep his distance and avoid a counterattack or a substantial left hook.”

“If Haney doesn’t touch the canvas, if he doesn’t get caught, if he doesn’t fall asleep, if he stays in control of what’s going on at all times and stays on his P and Q, he should easily beat Ryan Garcia. It shouldn’t be demanding for him to have a demanding time dispatching Garcia.”

Before the Haney-Garcia II conversation gains too much momentum, “The Dream” appears poised for an alternate unification opportunity, with reports suggesting he will face WBA titleholder Rolando Romero on Saturday, May 30.