Two-time Olympian and amateur world champion Tammara “Tamm” Thibeault has become the latest addition to the roster of fighters signed to Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The signing comes just prior to Thibeault making her pro debut against fellow Canadian and WBA-ranked middleweight, Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence, 8-6 (6 KOs).
Thibeault is making history with her very first pro fight as the first female boxer ever to begin her professional career with a bout contested over four three-minute rounds.
Originally from Shawinigan, a city in Quebec, Canada, Thibeault began her boxing journey at the age of nine. She was inspired by seeing her father, a former CFL athlete who took up boxing in his offseason, knock out an opponent during a provincial tournament. Thibeault herself began boxing at age 12 and was inspired to compete for Canada while watching the first women’s Olympic boxing competition at the 2012 London Olympics.
Since then, the 27-year-old middleweight, a southpaw standing 6ft tall, has forged an outstanding career in the amateur ranks. Thibeault made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where she advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s 75kg (165lb) event. She subsequently earned gold medals at the 2022 IBA Amateur World Championship, the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the 2023 Pan Am Games. She currently lives in Sheffield, England, where she is earning a one-year Master’s degree in urban design and urban planning while training at the renowned Steel City Gym.
“I am beyond excited to be part of Most Valuable Promotions,” said Thibeault. “The moment has come to start a new adventure, and I truly believe that with MVP, I will have the opportunity to bring something great to women’s professional boxing. Amanda Serrano has been an incredible inspiration, championing women’s choice in this sport, and I’m proud to follow her example by competing under men’s rules—with three-minute rounds—against Natasha Spence in my pro debut today. This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait to start this amazing journey!”
“I’m thrilled to welcome another strong female fighter in Tamm Thibeault to the MVP family,” said Serrano. “Tamm’s impressive accomplishments at the amateur level speak volumes about her talent and potential, and I’m confident she’s destined to become a future superstar. Most importantly, she shares our vision to uplift female fighters and show the world that women deserve recognition, a platform, and equal opportunity in this sport.”
“Tamm Thibeault has the skills inside and outside the ring to ensure she has a long and successful boxing career,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “As a two-time Canadian Olympian and amateur world champion, Tamm has already proven herself as one of the sport’s brightest rising stars. Her decision to compete under men’s rules in her professional debut is a groundbreaking moment, and we’re honored to support her as she sets a new standard for what’s possible in women’s boxing.”
The bout will open the main card of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 10 on Friday, December 13 in Orlando, Florida, available globally as part of the DAZN subscription package, with Boxlab Promotions serving as the official licensed promoter.
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