Most Valuable Promotions and Matchroom Boxing have joined
forces in a landmark partnership aimed at accelerating the growth
of women’s boxing.

The two promotional powerhouses announced in a press release that
they have entered a long-term strategic alliance focused on
creating more world championship opportunities, premium events and
greater commercial investment for female fighters.

Most Valuable Promotions and Matchroom Boxing launch long-term
alliance to create bigger fights and opportunities for female
fighters

The partnership combines MVP’s growing investment in women’s boxing
with Matchroom’s global promotional network and roster, creating
new opportunities for female fighters. Under the agreement, the two
promotions will collaborate on career-defining matchups while
continuing to expand the global reach of women’s boxing.

“Since launching MVPW, our goal has been to build the biggest
platform in the world for women’s boxing and create transformative
opportunities for female fighters at every stage of their careers,”
MVP co-founders Jake Paul and
Nakisa Bidarian said in a joint statement. “Partnering with
Matchroom Boxing is another major step toward that vision.
Historically, Matchroom played an instrumental role in elevating
women’s boxing globally, and together we have an opportunity to
create even bigger moments for the sport and the athletes driving
it forward.”

The announcement coincided with MVP unveiling reigning WBC super
bantamweight champion Skye Nicolson as the first fighter to compete
under the new partnership. The Australian standout, who previously
fought under the Matchroom banner, will make her MVP debut on Aug.
29 in Birmingham, England, when she defends her 122-pound crown
against former two-division titlist Miyo
Yoshida in the main event of MVPW-06.

“Women’s boxing is entering a new era, and I want to be right at
the center of it,” Nicolson said in a separate press release. “This
partnership with MVP and Matchroom gives me the opportunity to
chase legacy, compete in the biggest fights out there, and help
continue pushing women’s boxing forward.”

The agreement represents one of the most significant collaborations
between major boxing promoters in recent years, with both companies
pledging to work together to strengthen the long-term landscape of
women’s boxing rather than compete for its top talent.

Zuffa Boxing founder Dana
White hopes to add Gervonta Davis to the promotion’s growing
stable before potentially matching him up against Shakur
Stevenson.

Following Zuffa Boxing 9 in New York, White addressed the
possibility of booking a blockbuster showdown between Stevenson and
Davis, revealing that he has already held discussions with the
latter, having already signed the former.

Zuffa Boxing's Shakur Stevenson deal could lead to talks with
Gervonta Davis

White admitted that he has spoken to Davis and he's definitely
interested in working together in the future.

“I don't know [about booking Tank vs. Shakur],†White said. “I do
love Tank Davis. I'm actually a fan and we've talked to them. I
don't want to speak for him or whatever, but I have talked to him
and I'm a fan.â€

Stevenson recently signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing,
immediately fueling speculation about potential marquee matchups
under the promotion’s banner. A clash with Davis has long been
regarded as one of boxing's biggest fights.

Davis has not competed since fighting Lamont Roach Jr. to a
controversial draw in March 2025. A proposed bout against Jake Paul was
later scrapped amid legal issues, though accusations of domestic
violence against “Tank†were ultimately dropped.

While White did not confirm any agreement with Davis, he reiterated
that Zuffa Boxing's goal remains to make the biggest fights
available.

“You can make these fights and we can only hope,†White said. “We
knew tonight's main event was going to be good, but you don't know
until it plays out. I'm looking to make all the big fights that are
out there.â€

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White has shared a
timeline for Conor
McGregor's recovery following the Irish star's anticlimactic
return at
UFC 329.

McGregor's long-awaited comeback lasted just 69 seconds as the
former two-division champion suffered a knee injury in his rematch
against Max
Holloway with the first kick he threw. With one fight remaining
in his contract, “Notorious†has begun his rehabilitation and has
his sights set on his Octagon return. White has now weighed in on
when McGregor will be back.

Dana White updates Conor McGregor's UFC return after ACL and
meniscus injury

Days after losing to Holloway, McGregor revealed that he suffered
an ACL and meniscus injury. The Irishman later claimed that he's
targeting a return for the summer of 2027. Speaking to reporters
following Zuffa Boxing 9, White revealed that McGregor is expected
to be sidelined for a year.

McGregor recently shared a video on Instagram of his
rehabilitation, prompting speculation about his recovery. White has
now confirmed and reiterated the return timeline.

“I have no idea,†White said when asked about McGregor's Instagram
post. “We had him on FaceTime tonight, ringside, but you know,
Conor McGregor's out for a year.â€

McGregor is eyeing International Fight Week in 2027 for the final
bout of his UFC contract.

Dana White just confirmed Conor
McGregor will be out for a year pic.twitter.com/2a6BBWgGss

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch)
July 27, 2026

Conor
McGregor announced that his fight next year will be his
last.

‘The Last Dance’ for the Notorious 😤 pic.twitter.com/9buqU8IfrT

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)
July 27, 2026