Jake Paul vs Tank Davis is scheduled for November, and the undercard continues to grow. Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix confirmed that WBA super lightweight champion Gary Russell will face undefeated Japan contender Andy Hiraoka. The 12-round, 140-pound championship fight promises high-stakes action as both fighters look to leave their mark.
Ellie Scotney targets undisputed glory
Unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney will headline the preliminaries. She aims to become the youngest UK boxer, male or female, to claim undisputed world championship status. Scotney will face Mexico’s WBA champion Mayelli Flores in a 10-round, 122-pound title bout.
Costa Rican star Yokasta Valle will defend her WBC strawweight belt against Yadira Bustillos in a 10-round, 105-pound women’s clash. MVP contender Avious Griffin will take on Cesar Francis in an eight-round, 147-pound bout. The card promises elite-level boxing across multiple divisions.
Gary Russell continues the Russell family legacy
Gary Antuanne Russell, nicknamed “The Last,” is the youngest of the Russell brothers from Capitol Heights, Maryland. He grew up training under his father, Gary Sr., alongside his brothers, including former WBC champion Gary Russell Jr. The 29-year-old WBA super lightweight champ won National Golden Gloves titles and represented the U.S. at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Russell transitioned to the professional ranks, developing an aggressive southpaw style and earning multiple first-round stoppages. He claimed wins over Viktor Postol, Rances Barthelemy, and Kent Cruz, rebounding from a narrow 2024 split-decision loss to Alberto Puello. In March 2025, he dominated Jose Valenzuela to capture the WBA 140-pound title.
“I’m thrilled to showcase the Russell family legacy on Netflix,” Russell said. “Hiraoka is a strong challenger. We will prepare and handle business. Defending my title is the first step toward long-term dominance.”
Andy Hiraoka enters global spotlight
Andy Hiraoka, 29, hails from Yokohama, Japan, and remains undefeated in the super lightweight division. He began boxing as a teenager under his father’s guidance and turned pro at 17. Hiraoka quickly won Japan’s national and WBO Asia Pacific super lightweight titles.
He earned international recognition in 2019 with a TKO over Rogelio Casarez in the U.S. Hiraoka maintains nearly an 80% stoppage rate and holds the #1 WBA contender spot at 140 pounds.
“Becoming world champion has been my goal since day one,” Hiraoka said. “Gary Russell is a great champion, but I will take his belt and make Japan proud.”
Ellie Scotney eyes historic achievement
Ellie Scotney made her pro debut in 2020. In her seventh fight, she dethroned former 122-pound champion Cherneka Johnson to claim the IBF title. She defended it against Laura Griffa before unifying the division with WBO and Ring Magazine titles by defeating Segolene Lefebvre.
Scotney added the WBC title after defeating former champion Yamileth Mercado on the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 card. She ranks BoxRec #9, ESPN #10, and Ring Magazine #10 pound-for-pound, and ESPN’s #1 super bantamweight.
“Undisputed has always been the goal,” Scotney said. “Thanks to MVP, we are on the final step. On November 14, I will make history as Britain’s next undisputed world champion.”
Mayelli Flores carries Mexican pride
Mayelli Flores, 33, reigns as WBA super bantamweight champion. Standing 4’11”, she turned pro in 2014 and built a reputation for pressure and high punch volume. She captured the WBA 122-pound crown in May 2025 by defeating Nazarena Romero.
“I thank God, MVP, and my team for this opportunity,” Flores said. “I will fight a war against Scotney. A win will make me Mexico’s first undisputed female champion. I dedicate this fight to my family and fans watching on Netflix.”
Yokasta Valle fights to inspire
Three-division world champion Yokasta Valle grew up in Costa Rica with limited resources. She won her first title in 2016 and now holds six world titles across three divisions. Valle has advocated for equal pay and women’s boxing rights and earned recognition from the United Nations for her activism.
Valle defends her WBC minimumweight title against Yadira Bustillos. “I fight with heart and discipline,” Valle said. “I aim to inspire and show the world why I remain a champion.”
Yadira Bustillos rises to challenge
Las Vegas fighter Yadira Bustillos, of Mexican descent, began boxing under her uncle and brother. She competed in male sparring sessions, winning accolades like the Roy Jones Jr. National Invitational titles and Nevada Golden Gloves gold. Bustillos debuted professionally in 2021 and aims to become undisputed across multiple weight classes.
“It’s an honor to fight for this title,” Bustillos said. “I respect my opponent, but I am here to conquer, not just compete.”
Rising contenders Griffin and Francis
Avious Griffin, 147-pound contender from Chattanooga, Tennessee, trains under Brian “BoMac” McIntyre and elite coaches. Griffin overcame personal tragedies, including his father’s death and a wrongful murder conviction, shaping his “To The Death” mentality.
“Thanks to MVP, we’re back on stage November 14,” Griffin said. “See y’all soon—it’s the kid that did.”
Cesar Francis, 35, fights out of West New York, New Jersey. He debuted in 2017 and has contested multiple regional titles, including the WBO NABO and WBO Latino super lightweight championships. Francis recently earned a second-round TKO over Wayne Boudreaux.
“This is a fight I plan to win,” Francis said. “I will show why I can compete for a welterweight title within the next year.”
