Teresa Mäkinen, a boxer from Finland, has made headlines by signing a groundbreaking agreement to fight in an event hosted by American star Jake Paul. At just 21 years old, Mäkinen will be the first Finnish boxer to compete under Paul’s MVP Promotions, marking a significant milestone in her professional career. The fight is scheduled to take place in London on April 5, where Mäkinen will face British fighter Tysie Gallagher, also significant as MVP Promotions makes its European debut with this event.

MVP Promotions, established by Jake Paul in 2021, has aimed to enhance opportunities for female boxers, a commitment evident in this latest partnership with English media giant Sky Sports. This collaboration started in early February and signifies a push to elevate the profile of women's boxing within the sport. Previous events organized by MVP included highly publicized matches featuring Paul himself against famous fighters like Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua, emphasizing the promotion's ambition within the boxing industry.

In addition to Mäkinen's upcoming bout, MVP Promotions is also preparing for a significant return to the MMA arena with the comeback of Ronda Rousey, another major figure in the sports world, who is set to compete in the UFC environment on April 16 in Los Angeles. This event will be streamed live on Netflix, attracting considerable attention and potentially offering more visibility for female athletes in combat sports.