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MVPW-06 UK VS. USA ADDS TERRI HARPER VS. MIRANDA REYES TO MAIN CARD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 FROM BP PULSE LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, LIVE ON SKY SPORTS AND ESPN+
UK’s Terri Harper begins campaign towards a world championship in a fourth weight division vs. Houston, Texas, USA’s Miranda Reyes as part of the UK vs. USA main-card
MVP’s newest signee Tysie Gallagher to make promotional debut on preliminary card, joined by Scunthorpe’s Gemma Richardson vs. Wolverhampton’s Kirstie Bavington and Chelmsley Wood’s Scott Melvin vs. Coventry’s Dylan Cheema
Tickets for MVPW-06 UK vs. USA at bp pulse LIVE will go on sale Friday, June 26 at 10am BST / 5am ET on AXS.com; Presale is live now until 10pm BST / 5pm ET - fans can sign up HERE
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NEW YORK, NY – June 25, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced that the UK’s and MVP’s three-division world champion, #2 WBC and #4 IBF and WBO contender Terri Harper vs. the USA’s and MVP’s #9 WBA and #10 WBO contender Miranda Reyes will join the main card of MVPW-06 UK vs. USA in a super lightweight bout as Harper moves up to 140lbs and begins her campaign to win a world championship in a fourth weight division, aiming to establish herself against a top-ten contender in Reyes. MVPW-06 UK vs. USA takes place Saturday, August 29 at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England, live on Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the US and will feature a main card entirely composed of UK vs. USA bouts. MVPW is a premium brand showcasing the sport’s most elite fighters with championship bouts on every card and will always feature a main card composed entirely of female fighters, with an undercard including a mix of female and male bouts. Tickets for MVPW-06 UK vs. USA go on sale Friday, June 19 at 10am BST / 5am ET on AXS.com. All media looking to be credentialed for MVPW-06 UK vs. USA must apply HERE.
Joining the preliminary card will be MVP’s and Luton, Bedfordshire’s Tysie Gallagher (10-2) against a to-be-announced opponent in a 6-round super bantamweight bout at 122lbs, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire’s Gemma Richardson (4-0, 1 KO) vs. Wolverhampton, West Midlands’ 2x European champion Kirstie Bavington (10-5-2, 2 KOs) in a 6-round super lightweight bout at 140lbs, and Chelmsley Wood, West Midlands’ Scott Melvin (12-1, 2 KOs) in a rematch against Coventry, West Midlands’ Dylan Cheema (11-3, 3 KOs) in an 8-round, lightweight bout at 135bs. MVPW-06 UK vs. USA is a Most Valuable Promotions event in association with VIP Boxing Promotions.
Terri “Belter” Harper fights out of Doncaster, England. During her brief career at the amateur level, competing only 17 times, she earned three national titles and won silver at the 2012 European Junior Championships. Harper went on to make her professional debut in 2017 at age 21. Less than two years later in July 2019, she found her first world title opportunity in the super featherweight division at 130lbs, defeating Nozipho Bell by TKO to earn the previously vacant IBO world title. Following a successful first defense, Harper quickly unified her titles against then-WBC champion Eva Wahlstrom in February 2020, winning by unanimous decision. She successfully defended her unified titles twice more before facing a challenging loss to Alycia Baumgardner in November 2021. An unshaken Harper returned to the ring just four months later to earn her next win before moving up four divisions to 154lbs to challenge Hannah Rankin for the WBA and IBO super welterweight world titles, winning by UD. After contesting for the WBO world title at 154lbs, Harper moved down to 135lbs in September 2024, defeating Rhiannon Dixon to capture the WBO lightweight world title. With the win, she became Britain's first-ever three-division women’s world champion. Harper made her first title defense at 135lbs in May 2025, besting Natalie Zimmermann by unanimous decision. She most recently faced Caroline Dubois on MVPW-01 in April 2026, live on Sky Sports. The 29-year-old is currently ranked as ESPN’s #4 lightweight in the world.
“I’m excited for the quick turn around and grateful to be back out on such a great card,” said Terri Harper. “It’s an honour to be representing team UK alongside some of the best fighters. It’s time to get back to winning ways and push for more world titles.”
Born in El Paso and raised in Northside Houston, Texas by a hard-working Mexican-American family, 24-year-old Miranda “La Alacrana” Reyes has built her professional career facing some of the sport’s most respected names, including MVP’s unified lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois and MVP’s WBA lightweight world champion Stephanie Han. Reyes turned pro at 17 without an amateur background, guided by former trainer Hector Rocha, whose belief in her talent and style shaped her confidence until his passing from COVID-19 in 2020. Since, Reyes has consistently given world champions tough tests despite limited guidance, including defeating Hall of Famer Jaime Clampitt in 2022 and former world champion Yazmin Rivas in 2023, before challenging Caroline Dubois for the IBO lightweight title at Wembley Stadium in 2024 and now-WBA world champion Stephanie Han later that year. Reyes recently found structure and support in a new team, priming her to fully pursue the career she always knew she was meant to have. She made her MVP debut with a UD win on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 16 in October 2025, and most recently earned a UD win over Camila Panatta at MVPW-03 in May 2026.
“I went to the UK and fought Caroline Dubois with little to no training in a 10-rounder,” said Miranda Reyes. “Today I’m a different fighter, and I’m going up in weight to retire Terri Harper. I’m younger, faster and with a higher IQ, and representing the USA on this stage is motivating.”
“The UK and the USA have produced some of the biggest stars and most memorable moments in boxing history, and MVPW-06 UK vs. USA brings that rivalry to center stage,” said Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Terri Harper and Miranda Reyes are both proven world-class competitors with championship aspirations, making this a critical fight in the super lightweight division and another strong addition to a main card composed entirely of UK vs. USA matchups. Alongside the return of Tysie Gallagher and two compelling domestic contests battling for Midlands pride in Gemma Richardson vs. Kirstie Bavington and the Scott Melvin vs. Dylan Cheema rematch, this event reflects the level of talent and competition that MVPW is bringing to Birmingham on August 29, live on Sky Sports and ESPN+.”
Luton, Bedfordshire’s Tysie “The First Lady” Gallagher has established herself as one of the United Kingdom's most accomplished female fighters. She began boxing at age 10 and had a decorated amateur career spanning 35 bouts, winning two national titles, twice reaching the ABA Senior Elite Championship finals, and represented England on the international stage. Since turning professional, Gallagher became the first-ever female British super bantamweight champion while also capturing the Commonwealth and WBO International titles at 122lbs. Now ranked the IBF’s #5 contender in the world, Gallagher has emerged as one of the leading contenders in the super bantamweight division. In November 2023, she challenged Segolene Lefebvre for the WBO world title in just her eighth pro fight. Gallagher most recently earned a unanimous decision win over challenger Ellie Hellewell in defense of her Commonwealth, BBBoC British, and WBO International titles in September 2025. She was initially scheduled to compete on MVP’s UK debut event, MVPW-01, in April 2026, but was forced to withdraw due to injury. Outside the ring, she is a proud mother to her seven-year-old daughter.
“Saturday, August 29th is more than a comeback fight for me. It’s the start of a new era,” said Tysie Gallagher. “After injury, surgery and months of hard work behind the scenes, I’m finally ready to return. Making my MVP debut is a massive moment in my career, and I believe this is where the next chapter begins. The comeback starts now, and the future starts here.”
Gemma Richardson is a rising British professional boxer who built her reputation through years of elite-level success in the amateur ranks. A decorated amateur, Richardson’s pedigree includes a Commonwealth Games Silver Medal, European and World Youth titles, and numerous National Championships, achievements that underline both her talent and her ability to perform on major stages. Since turning pro, she has wasted no time accelerating her career and now looks to prove herself on a major platform, viewing it as a defining moment and a chance to prove she belongs at the highest level.
Kirstie “Bavvo” Bavington is a two-time European Welterweight Champion from Wolverhampton and fought in the first-ever professional women's BBBoC British title contest against Lauren Price in 2023. Known as “Bavvo” and a former PE teacher and elite footballer, she now competes at the highest level and is known as one of Britain’s toughest professional boxers, driven by one goal: becoming a world champion. Bavington most recently won a points decision over Linzi Buczynskyj in March 2026. Outside the ring, she is passionate about inspiring the next generation through boxing and community work.
“This fight is just another stepping stone to becoming World Champion,” said Kirstie Bavington. “I’m ready to cause an upset on Saturday, August 29.”
Scott Melvin is a 25-year-old professional boxer from Chelmsley Wood, West Midlands, England. The “Terrier”. After a strong start to his career, Melvin contested for the then-vacant BBBofC Midlands Area lightweight title, winning by 10th round TKO against Mykey Lee Broughton. With a lone loss on his record, a tightly-contested split decision against Dylan Cheema in 2022, Melvin now looks for redemption in a rematch against Cheema on Saturday, August 29. He has won his last seven bouts, most recently defeating Harvey Sturton by points in November 2025.
Dylan Cheema is a 30-year-old boxer from Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom. He made his pro debut in October 2021 and began his career with seven straight wins including over Scott Melvin in 2022. After two strong wins at the end of 2025, Cheema most recently contested for the vacant BBBofC Midlands Area super lightweight title against Kirk Stevens in April 2026. Cheema now returns looking for his second win over Melvin.
MVPW-06 is headlined by a rarely-seen pound-for-pound clash between USA's unified WBA and WBC super welterweight world champion Mikaela Mayer (22-2, 5 KOs) vs. the UK's WBO super welterweight world champion Chantelle Cameron (22-1, 8 KOs) in a 10-round title unification bout contested with two-minute rounds at 154lbs. In the co-main event, London, UK’s unified WBC and WBO lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois will face the USA’s WBO #5 contender, two-time national champion, and reigning NABF lightweight champion Amelia Moore (4-0, 1 KO) in a 10-round unified championship defense at 135lbs with two-minute rounds.
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About MVP
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced over 30 live boxing events and currently promotes over 60 fighters, 15 world champions, and 26 top contenders.
MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.
Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally.
