MVP Announces Their First Ever Fight Card in Canada

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have officially announced their first-ever Canadian fight card.

The main event will see Lucas Bahdi (18-0, 15 KOs) and Ryan Racaza (15-0, 11 KOs) clash in a 10-round lightweight contest at the Great Canadian Casino Resort in Toronto, Canada, on March 7. United Boxing Promotions are the official licensed promoter for the fight card. Boxing fans around the world will be able to catch the action live on DAZN.

MVP, cofounded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, made the announcement on Friday morning through a press release and later on social media. It will be their first time getting involved with a fight card being held in Canada. The event has been billed as “Most Valuable Prospects 11.”

MVP Announces Their First Ever Fight Card in Canada

Lucas Bahdi and Promoters React

Included in the press release were official statements from Bahdi and promoters Paul and Bidarian.

“Headlining MVP’s first event in Canada, free to watch on DAZN globally, is a huge moment for me and the exceptional boxing talent emerging from my country,” said Bahdi.

“Thank you to Jake Paul, Nakisa Bidarian, and everyone at Most Valuable Promotions for making this opportunity possible. I’m excited to kick off the new year alongside some of Canada’s brightest boxing talents at Most Valuable Prospects 11, add another highlight reel KO to my collection, and set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable journey ahead.”

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“MVP’s expansion into Canada marks a significant new chapter for MVP and underscores our commitment to discovering and promoting boxing talent from every corner of the globe,” said Paul and Bidarian in a joint statement.

“Lucas Bahdi had a remarkable year in 2024, and he’s earned the opportunity to headline his first event, joined by our latest signee, Tamm Thibeault, alongside fellow standout Canadian talents like Sara Bailey, on Friday, March 7. Given Nakisa’s Toronto roots, this event is particularly meaningful, demonstrating our commitment to bringing world-class Canadian talent to the forefront and igniting a new era for boxing in Canada. Thank you to DAZN for making the event available globally for free, no subscription required, on both DAZN.com and the DAZN app.”

Event to Also Include Light Flyweight World Title Clash

Just prior to the main event, WBA light flyweight champion Sara Bailey (5-0, 0 KOs) will defend her title against an opponent to be announced at a later date.

“Thank you to United Boxing Promotions and Most Valuable Promotions for giving me the opportunity to defend my world title on such a big stage,” said Bailey in the press release.

“Bringing this level of boxing to Toronto is huge for the sport, and I’m grateful to MVP for putting a spotlight on women’s boxing and rising athletes with this event. Canada has a deep pool of talent and I’m looking forward to representing on Friday, March 7.”

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Also on the main card will be a six-round middleweight clash between Tammara (Tamm) Thibeault (1-0, 0 KOs) and Sonya Dreiling (6-7, 2 KOs). Instead of the customary two-minute rounds, the pair will be fighting three-minute rounds.

“It is an honor to make history with MVP as part of the company’s first event in Canada on Friday, March 7,” said Tamm Thibeault.

“Jake Paul, Nakisa Bidarian, and Most Valuable Promotions have been incredible advocates for me since I signed with MVP, and I can’t wait to fight in front of our home fans and alongside so many talented Canadian athletes in my second pro fight.”

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Round out the main card will be Mark Smither (13-1, 0 KOs) in a super lightweight fight against an opponent to be named at a later date. On the preliminary portion of the fight card, Ángel Barrientes (12-1, 7 KOs), Chavez Barrientes (10-0, 6 KOs), Doni Foreman (1-0, 1 KO) and Alexis Chaparro (3-0, 3 KOs) will compete in separate bouts against opponents to be determined later.