The ninth edition of MVP Promotions’ “Most Valuable Prospects” series will take place at the Coliseo Roger Mendoza in Caguas, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 11, headlined by three boxers who have signed with MVP as part of a collaboration with Puerto Rico’s multi-division champion Amanda Serrano.
The partnership, which aims to identify, sign and develop Puerto Rican talent, kicks off with separate fights involving three prospects who have now formally signed with MVP after appearing on previous iterations of the series.
In the main event, 23-year-old featherweight Jan Paul Rivera (10-0, 6 KOs) will take on fellow unbeaten prospect Andy “Skeletor” Beltran (8-0, 5 KOs) for the WBC Latino regional belt. Rivera, from Salinas, most recently scored a knockout win over then-8-0 Justin Goodson in the main event of MVP’s “Most Valuable Prospects 7” in July. An accomplished amateur, he won the Puerto Rico Elite National Championships in 2020 and 2021, as well as the Puerto Rico Youth National Championships in 2018 and 2019. He also earned a silver medal at the AIBA Youth World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, in 2018.
“Signing with Amanda Serrano, Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul and MVP is a great opportunity for me to become a star, and I’m proud to be joining such a dynamic, talented team,” said Rivera. “‘Most Valuable Prospects 9’ is more than just another fight for me – it’s a chance to showcase my skills and represent my home in Puerto Rico. I can’t wait to put on a show for my fans at the Coliseo Roger Mendoza.”
Joining Rivera on the card will be 21-year-old Krystal Rosado (4-0, 2 KOs), whose most recent outing – a fourth-round knockout of Veronika Dmitriyeva – also took place on “Most Valuable Prospects 7” in July. She’s set for a six-round bantamweight bout.
“I want to make my island proud and put on a show every time I step into the ring,” said Rosado. “Joining MVP is an incredible honor, and I’m excited to grow further now with Nakisa and Jake in my corner. Competing in Caguas is a big moment for me, and I’m ready to show everyone what I’m capable of. This event is an amazing opportunity to highlight the young talent coming out of Puerto Rico, and I’m thrilled to be part of it.”
The third fighter highlighted on the card will be boxer and fashion model Alexis “Chop Chop” Chaparro (2-0, 2 KOs) in a middleweight four-rounder. In between modeling for brands such as Versace, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani and Polo Ralph Lauren, Chaparro, who competed at both the 2020 and 2024 U.S. Olympic trials, knocked out Kevin Hill on the undercard of Jake Paul’s defeat of Mike Perry in July.
“Signing with both MVP and Amanda Serrano is a big step in my career, and I couldn’t be more excited to represent my Puerto Rican roots,” Chaparro said. “This is just the beginning, and I’m ready to show the world what I’m made of.”
“We’ve worked hard to identify fighters who embody the spirit and dedication of Puerto Rican boxing, and working alongside MVP to elevate fighters like Jan, Krystal and Alexis is a dream come true,” said Amanda Serrano and her manager Jordan Maldonado. “We know firsthand what it means to have the support of your home fans in the ring, and we’re excited to see the next generation of future champions shine on Friday, Oct. 11. This is just the beginning of something special for MVP and Puerto Rico.”
Kieran Mulvaney has written, broadcast and podcasted about boxing for HBO, Showtime, ESPN and Reuters, among other outlets. He also writes regularly for National Geographic, has written several books on the Arctic and Antarctic, and is at his happiest hanging out with wild polar bears. His website is www.kieranmulvaney.com.
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