Author Archives: Tom Albano

Chris Avila has competed on the global MMA stage, building himself to an 8-9 record. Avila has also fought in professional boxing, competing in that discipline against fellow MMA names like Benson Henderson, Anthony Pettis, and Jeremy Stephens. Avila competed in an MVP boxing match last August, losing to Ariel Perez. His last MMA fightContinue reading “Brandon Jenkins victorious in striking clinic battle”

Alycia Baumgardner has that all-around talented caliber – speedy footwork, speedy strikes, powerful strikes, strong counterpunching – that makes her one of the best female athletes in boxing. Baumgardner has been a champion since 2021, the year that saw her defeat Terri Harper to become WBC super featherweight champion. She’d eventually become undisputed champion ofContinue reading “MVPW02: Alycia Baumgardner keeps unified super featherweight gold with decision in entertaining brawl”

Shadasia Green got her start in boxing at 15, and she’s now become one of the more dominating female athletes in the sport. Green mixes in strong defense with her strong punching, accumulating little to no damage as she brings the hurting to her opponents. Green is 16-1 with 11 knockouts to her name. GreenContinue reading “MVPW02: Lani Daniels Drops Jaws With Ninth-Round Stoppage To Win IBF And WBO Super Middleweight Titles”

Krystal Rosado is a protegee of Amanda Serrano and is considered one of the top rising names in MVP. A bronze medalist at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games, Rosado is a highly-ranked bantamweight who enters tonight with an 8-1 record. The 23-year-old last fought in January, scoring a decision over Tania Walters. AContinue reading “MVPW02: Krystal Rosado wins power-punching brawl”

The Philadelphia-born-and-raised Nat Dove is known for her tough fighting style, pushing the pace on her opponents in every fight. A 15-time US champion trained by DJ Walton, the father of fellow MVP talent Javon Walton, “No Love” is 7-0-1. Dove last fought in December, scoring a six-round decision win over Perla Lomeli. Maria MicheoContinue reading “MVPW02: Nat Dove narrowly remains unbeaten after hard-fought split decision”

Jahmal Harvey’s pro career is very young; however, he is perhaps the most decorated amateur the U.S. boxing scene has seen in years. Harvey won a gold medal at the 2021 AIBA World Championships and at the 2023 Pan-American Games, and he made it to the quarterfinals at the 2024 Olympics. Harvey is 2-0 enteringContinue reading “MVPW02: Jahmal Harvey adds to his hype, moves to 3-0 after fifth-round stoppage”

Alex Vargas made his professional boxing debut in 2018, entering tonight with a 14-0 record. This is the longest layoff of his career, having not fought for three years prior to tonight. Vargas, a New York native, last fought in October 2023, taking a decision over Julio Rosa. Rani Jalomo made his boxing debut inContinue reading “MVPW02: Alex Vargas brings the pace, turns up the volume to score decision win in MSG”

Elon Dejesus had a decorated amateur career, which includes a 2019 New York Golden Gloves title. A pro since 2020, “The Pride of Dunkirk” comes into tonight with an 11-2-1 record and eight knockout victories. He last fought in October, scoring a decision over Belmar Preciado. A described “road warrior,” Connor Adaway trains out ofContinue reading “MVPW02: Pressure leads Elon Dejesus to decision victory”

The undefeated Luis Gjolena is a well-decorated member of Albania’s national team and a highly touted prospect in boxing’s heavyweight ranks. The Albanian, who hails from Staten Island, New York, is noted for his impressive cardio, as well as his knockout power, stopping five opponents in the seven wins on his record. His last fightContinue reading “MVPW02: New York’s Luis Gjolena Bulldozes Way To Second-Round KO”

Raquel Miller started boxing at 24 but found success, winning a silver medal at the 2012 World Championships, multiple national titles, and serving as an alternate for the US at the 2012 Olympics. This marks Miller’s first fight in three years, enduring several hardships, including the passing of her father, during that time. A formerContinue reading “MVPW02: Raquel Miller gets judges’ nod in competitive firefight”