Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions coming to SPI Oct. 18

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced today the company's return for Most Valuable Prospects 16, an MVP Championship Double Header on Saturday, October 18, at the South Padre Island Convention Center.

The fights will be headlined by Mexico’s WBC world champion Lourdes “La Pequeña Lulu” Juarez (38-4, 5 KOs) vs. MVP’s Mexican superstar and #1 WBA contender Yesica Nery Plata (30-2, 3 KOs), in a 10-round women’s world championship fight at 108lbs for the WBC light flyweight world title.

The co-main event will feature Brownsville-native Omar “El Relampago” Juarez (19-2, 7 KOs) vs. Caguas, Puerto Rico’s Omar “The New Era” Rosario (14-2, 4 KOs) in a 10-round bout at 140lbs in the super lightweight division. 

The main card will also feature MVP’s unified world champion Desley “Destroyer” Robinson (10-3, 3 KOs), who will defend her unified IBF and WBO middleweight world titles against Logan Holler (11-3-1, 4 KOs) over 10 rounds at 160lbs. 

Lourdes “La Pequeña Lulu” Juarez is a two-division world champion from Mexico City. The younger sister of Mexican legend Mariana “La Barby” Juarez, she is part of one of only a few sister pairs in history to become boxing world champions, alongside the Serrano and Bermúdez sisters. Her sister Patty is also a world champion in bare-knuckle boxing. Turning pro in 2013, Juarez went undefeated for eight years, capturing the WBC super flyweight world title in December 2020 and making three successful defenses before regaining championship status in November 2024 by moving down to 108lbs to win the then-vacant WBC light flyweight crown. Ranked #3 in the world at 108 pounds by ESPN, she has faced six former world champions, balanced motherhood to her two sons, Dominik and Derek, and also trains and mentors new talent at her gym in Mexico City. She has also showcased her versatility with an exhibition win in Miami over Dutch MMA fighter Isis Verbeek. Juarez most recently successfully defended her title in March 2025, defeating Mirna Sanchez by a 9th-round TKO.

Heading into her 10-round bout with Nery Plata, Lourdes Juarez said, “I’m the world champion, and no one is taking what’s mine. I’m determined to go to all-out war on Saturday, October 18—a truly Mexican war.”

Her opponent, Nery Plata, is a former unified WBA and WBC light flyweight world champion who turned pro in  2011, quickly winning the WBC Youth title in 2012 and defending it multiple times before stepping into world-level clashes. In March  2022, Plata began her title run, dethroning longtime champion Yésica Bopp via split decision to claim the WBA title at 108lbs, ending Bopp’s 13-year reign with strong body work and well‑timed left hooks. Her defining moment within the division came in January 2023 in Canada, where she successfully unified the WBA and WBC belts by defeating home favorite Kim Clavel in a fierce ten‑round war, dictating the pace to earn a unanimous decision in what many hailed as one of the standout women’s fights of the year. She capped off her dominance with a successful split‑decision title defense against undefeated Sarah Bormann in Karlsruhe, Germany, in  December 2023. Following a layoff, Plata is now poised to make her return to the ring under the Most Valuable Promotions banner. She is recognized as one of the top pound-for-pound women’s boxers in the world and is currently ranked #2 by ESPN and #7 by the WBA at 108lbs.

“I’m excited to officially announce my next fight on Saturday, October 18, for the WBC 108lb world title, a championship I proudly held before. This time, I’ll be facing the current world champion, Lourdes Juárez,” said Yesica Nery Plata. "I’m truly grateful to be part of MVP and want to thank Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano, and Nakisa for giving me this incredible opportunity. I’m proud to be the first Mexican female boxer to join this company, which is making real, lasting changes in women’s boxing. I can’t wait to share this journey with all of you."

Valley-native Omar Juarez is set to fight in the co-main event. The 26-year-old from Brownsville is a rising contender following an outstanding amateur career of 120 fights that saw him develop a reputation as a devastating body puncher and win six US national titles, including two Junior Olympics titles and two Golden Gloves. He made his pro debut in 2018 and went undefeated in his first 11 fights, and has trained with 140lb champion Mario Barrios. Juarez most recently defeated Juan Alberto Castillo Garcia by 4th-round TKO in August 2025. Outside the ring, he is a motivational speaker who has received recognition from the Texas State Senate, Texas House of Representatives, the cities of Brownsville and San Benito, and the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court for his work at schools in his community. 

Omar Rosario, the 27-year-old from Caguas, Puerto Rico, will look to rise to the challenge on Saturday, October 18. Rosario returns to the Most Valuable Prospects series following his appearance on Most Valuable Prospects 9 in Caguas, Puerto Rico in October 2024. In June 2025, Rosario defeated John Bauza to earn the then-vacant Puerto Rican super lightweight title. 

“Fighting on South Padre Island is special to me—it’s my home, my people, my heart,” said Omar Juarez. “On Saturday, October 18th, the whole world gets to see what I’ve been building toward, live on DAZN. Omar Rosario is a tough, talented fighter, but I’ve worked too hard and sacrificed too much to let this moment slip away. Every round, every punch, I’ll be representing Texas, and I promise the fans an unforgettable performance.”

Also fighting on the main card is unified middleweight world champion Desley “Destroyer” Robinson (10-3, 3 KOs). Robinson has emerged as one of Australia’s top boxing talents. Originally stepping into the ring to improve her fitness, Robinson quickly proved she belonged at the elite level. Following over 50 amateur fights that saw her capture multiple Queensland and Australian titles, Robinson turned pro and earned her first title shot in just her seventh pro fight, resulting in a narrow majority decision loss against Lani Daniels in December 2023. Just one year later, Robinson rebounded in heroic fashion, fighting through a fractured foot to capture the vacant IBF female middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Kaye Scott in December 2024. She returned to the ring in April 2025 to unify the division, successfully defending her IBF belt and winning the vacant WBO title with a dominant performance against Chloe Chaos. Now holding both the IBF and WBO middleweight crowns, Robinson, who fights out of Logan City, Queensland, by way of Maranbah, Queensland, Australia, continues to cement her place among the best in women’s boxing. She is also a single mother of three children. 

“I am so excited for this opportunity,” said Desley Robinson. “I know this is the biggest fight of Holler’s career, and she wants what I have, but there is no way she is taking it. I will arrive on South Padre Island as the champion, and I’ll be leaving as the champion.”

Challenging Robinson will be Logan Holler from Davie, Florida, by way of Columbia, South Carolina. Holler is the daughter of former NFL player Ed Holler, attended the University of South Carolina on a D1 Equestrian scholarship, and credits her father as her hero, who instilled an unparalleled work ethic in her. After losing her father, she promised she would one day win a world title for him. Holler first took up boxing after college as an outlet for her mental health and has used her platform as a fighter and athlete to talk about her mental health journey. She made her pro debut in 2014, and most recently defeated Kaitlin LaVigne in February 2025 and Tekeya Farmer in July 2025.

“This is what I’ve been working for my whole career for over ten years now,” said Logan Holler. “I’m so grateful that God has blessed me with the love of boxing and the faith to trust the process. Now it’s time to fight for the championship and put all the hard work together. I’m also very grateful to MVP for the opportunity and the support that they have been giving to women’s boxing. This is going to be a great fight!”

Headlining the preliminary card will be MVP and Dallas, Texas’s Shurretta Metcalf (14-5, 2 KOs) vs. MVP’s undefeated Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (7-0, 2 KOs) in an 8-round bout at 118lbs. Metcalf and Rosado will be the latest MVP fighters to make a statement for equality in women’s boxing, competing over equal rules to men with three-minute rounds.

Also on the preliminary card will be MVP’s Yolanda Vega (10-1, 1 KO), MVP’s undefeated Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro (5-0, 5 KOs), MVP’s Alexander Gueche (9-0, 6 KOs), Brownsville's Sebastian Juarez (9-0, 7 KOs), and undefeated prospect Pedro Veitia (5-0, 5 KOs).

The 16th event in the series, in partnership with Boxlab Promotions, will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. Tickets for Most Valuable Prospects 16 Championship Double Header are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. 

Most Valuable Prospects 16 is promoted by MVP and distributed globally by DAZN. The 16th event in the series, in partnership with Boxlab Promotions, will continue the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drinks, is the exclusive energy drink sponsor of MVP and the Most Valuable Prospects series. Fansly, TORKLAW, Caribe Royale Resort, and Event Tickets Center have also joined to sponsor Most Valuable Prospects 16.

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