Most Valuable Promotions Signs Three Prospects; All To Appear On Oct. 11 Show in Caguas, P.R.
The three newest signees on the Most Valuable Promotions roster will anchor its first prospect-based show in Puerto Rico.
Unbeaten talents Jan Paul Rivera, Alex “Chop Chop” Chaparro and Krystal Rosado will appear on the Oct. 11 MVProspects 9 show at Coliseo Roger Mendoza in Caguas, P.R. The event was announced in connection with all three young talents officially added to of the MVP roster.
Rivera, Chaparro and Rosado are all co-managed by seven-division champ Amanda Serrano (46-2-1, 30 knockouts) and Jordan Maldonado.
“MVP’s expansion into Puerto Rico in partnership with Amanda and Jordan underscores our commitment to developing and showcasing the wealth of boxing talent from Puerto Rico,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of MVP. “We are proud to formally welcome Jan, Krystal, and Alexis as the newest signees to the MVP family and look forward to featuring these young, exciting stars in front of their home fans.
“We are continuing our mission to expand our talent roster and support fighters with the potential to become global stars at MVP. This event not only represents a new chapter for MVP but also reinforces our dedication to elevating the sport of boxing with top talent from around the world.”
The CELSIUS®-sponsored event will air live on DAZN, which has showcased every MVProspects show since its May 2023 launch.
In the main event, Rivera (10-0, 6 KOs) will face Andy “Skeletor” Beltran (8-0, 5 KOs). Their eight-round featherweight bout will be supported by Rosado (4-0, 2 KOs) and Chaparro (2-0, 2 KOs) versus yet-to-be-named opposition.
The showcase will mark the second straight headliner for Rivera, a 23-year-old blue chip talent from Salinas, P.R. He won the Puerto Rico Elite National Championships in 2020 and 2021 as a member of the national amatuer team. Rivera also earned a silver medal at the AIBA Youth World Championships in Budapest, Hungary in 2018.
In his most recent start, Rivera knocked out unbeaten Justin Goodson on the July 24 MVProspects show in Orlando. He now heads home for the next step in his promising career.
“Signing with Amanda Serrano, Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, and MVP is a great opportunity for me to become a star,” said Rivera. “I’m proud to be joining such a dynamic, talented team. Most Valuable Prospects 9 is more than just another fight for me. It’s a chance to showcase my skills and represent my home in Puerto Rico.”
Rosado has been MVP-adjacent since her Aug. 2023 pro debut. The 21-year-old from Carolina signed with Serrano straight out of the amateurs.
She is now set to proudly represent the promotional team that has supported her throughout this young journey.
“As the first fighter signed by Amanda Serrano, I want to make my island proud and put on a show every time I step into the ring,” said Rosado. “Joining MVP is an incredible honor.
“I’m excited to grow further now with Nakisa and Jake in my corner. Competing in Caguas is a big moment for me, and I’m ready to show everyone what I’m capable of. This event is an amazing opportunity to highlight the young talent coming out of Puerto Rico, and I’m thrilled to be part of it.”
Chaparro returns to his birthland after two quick knockout wins in Central Florida.
The 24-year-old from the Ridgewood section of Queens, New York most recently stopped Kevin Hill in the second round on July 24. The bout was part of the DAZN Pay-Per-View event featuring Serrano and Paul in separate wins.
“Signing with both MVP and Amanda Serrano is a big step in my career,” stated Chaparro. ” I couldn’t be more excited to represent my Puerto Rican roots. Being part of MVP feels like the perfect fit.
“I’m looking forward to making my mark in the ring and continuing to advance my career under Nakisa and Jake’s guidance. This is just the beginning, and I’m ready to show the world what I’m made of.”
Added Serrano and Maldonado in a joint statement: “We’ve worked hard to identify fighters who embody the spirit and dedication of Puerto Rican boxing. Working alongside MVP to elevate fighters like Jan, Krystal, and Alexis is a dream come true,. We know firsthand what it means to have the support of your home fans in the ring,.
“We’re excited to see the next generation of future champions shine on Friday, October 11. This is just the beginning of something special for MVP and Puerto Rico.”
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