What does the future hold for women’s boxing in the UK? On April 5, 2026, London will witness a significant milestone as it hosts the inaugural event of Most Valuable Promotions’ new women’s boxing platform, MVPW. This event promises to elevate the profile of women’s boxing, featuring a main event that pits Caroline Dubois against Terri Harper for a lightweight world title unification fight.
Sky Sports and NOW will broadcast this groundbreaking event, which will include two all-female UK fight nights each year. Jonathan Licht from Sky Sports stated, “This agreement with MVP underlines Sky Sports’ ambition to showcase the very best in women’s boxing to sports fans and new audiences.” This commitment reflects a growing recognition of the talent and excitement within women’s boxing.
In addition to the headline bout, the event will see Ellie Scotney face Mayelli Flores, a match that could potentially crown Scotney as the UK’s youngest undisputed champion. Such matchups highlight the depth of talent emerging in women’s boxing and the importance of providing these athletes with a platform to shine.
Meanwhile, the boxing community is still buzzing from Deontay Wilder’s recent victory over Derek Chisora on the same date. Wilder won the heavyweight bout with scores of 115-111, 115-113, and 115-112, improving his record to 45-4-1. Chisora, on the other hand, now stands at 36-14. Wilder expressed his concern for Chisora post-fight, saying, “Tonight, I looked out for him. I want him to live for his kids.”
As the boxing landscape continues to evolve, Hamzah Sheeraz is set to fight Alem Begic for the WBO super-middleweight title on May 23, 2026, in Egypt. Additionally, Mizuki Hiruta will defend her WBO super-flyweight belt against Mai Soliman, and Jack Catterall will face Shakhram Giyasov for the WBA ‘regular’ welterweight title at the same event.
This upcoming women’s boxing event in London is not just a fight night; it’s a celebration of progress and recognition for female athletes in a sport that has historically been male-dominated. Nakisa Bidarian of MVPW remarked, “This partnership with Sky Sports marks a major milestone for MVPW and women’s boxing globally.”
As anticipation builds for April 5, 2026, the boxing community eagerly awaits the outcomes of these pivotal matches and the potential for women’s boxing to gain even greater prominence on the global stage.
