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Krystal
Rosado & Jan Paul Rivera Join Most Valuable Promotions’
MVPW-05 Aug. 8 In Orlando, Florida
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced additional
bouts for MVPW-05 on Saturday, August 8 at Caribe Royale
Resort in Orlando, Florida, live on ESPN and the ESPN App.
MVP’s young Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (9-1, 2
KOs) will return to the ring vs. Mexico’s Alondra Hernandez
(10-2, 2 KOs) in an 8-round bantamweight bout at 118lbs. She
is joined by fellow Puerto Rican standout, MVP’s #7 WBA
contender Jan Paul Rivera (15-0, 7 KOs) vs. Abraham Perfecto
(14-2, 9 KOs) in an 8-round featherweight bout. Also joining
the card will be MVP’s and Brazil’s undefeated Pedro
Conceição (6-0, 4 KOs) in a 6-round welterweight bout vs. a
to-be-named opponent. Boxlab’s Brownsville, Texas contender
Sebastian Juarez (11-0, 8 KOs) vs. Houma, Louisiana’s Rance
Ward (9-6-1, 2 KOs) in a 6-round middleweight bout at
160lbs, and Boxlab’s and Orlando’s Cuban Olympian and #9 WBA
contender Dainier “The Fear” Pero (13-0, 10 KOs) vs. New
York’s Aleem Whitfield (10-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round
heavyweight bout, Brandon, Florida’s Angelo Hernandez (1-0,
1 KO) vs. Venezuela’s Jose Fernandez (2-1, 2 KOs) in a
4-round featherweight bout at 126lbs, and Tampa’s Jadden
Addison (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Ft. Lauderdale’s James Webb (1-0) in
a 4-round lightweight bout at 135lbs. MVPW on ESPN showcases
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.
“Puerto Rico has always produced some of boxing’s biggest
stars, and we’re proud to showcase two of the island’s
brightest young talents in Krystal Rosado and Jan Paul
Rivera on MVPW-05,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian,
co-founders of MVP. “Combined with two world championship
fights and rising contenders like Dainier Pero and Sebastian
Juarez, MVPW-05 is another stacked card showcasing the
world-class talent fans have come to expect from MVP."
MVP’s rising bantamweight contender and Amanda Serrano’s
protege, Krystal Rosado is a 23-year-old sensation and
Carolina, Puerto Rico native who made her professional debut
on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 2 show in August 2023,
stunning fans with a ferocious second-round KO. Rosado went
on to collect a win on MVP’s historic Serrano vs. Ramos card
in October 2023 before appearing in front of her home fans
at the legendary Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan as part
of MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Ryan Bourland in March 2024, taking
home a majority decision win, which she followed with a
swift knockout victory at MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 7 in
July 2024. She returned for Most Valuable Prospects 9 in
October 2024 where she earned a UD win. Following another
dominant unanimous decision victory in March 2025, Rosado
participated in MVP's historic fight week open workouts
ahead of Netflix's Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3,
competing under equal rules with three-minute rounds and
earning a unanimous decision victory. She then defeated
Tania Walters on the Serrano vs. Tellez undercard in January
2026 and most recently defeated Fernanda Reyes on the main
card of MVPW-02 live on ESPN in April 2026. She is the #5
WBA, #7 WBO, #8 IBF, and #17 WBC contender.
“The moment has arrived! With discipline, sacrifice, and
heart, I'm ready to step into the ring and give it my all,”
said Krystal Rosado. “I carry the pride of Puerto Rico with
me every step of the way. Every training session has
prepared me for this great challenge, and now all that's
left is to experience the battle on Saturday, August 8.”
Mexico City, Mexico’s Alondra Hernandez is a 20-year-old
professional boxer. She contended for the WBC international
flyweight title in May 2025, followed by a TKO win over
Fatima Rodriguez Magallon in August 2025. She went on to
face Amanda Galle on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 15 in
September 2025, and most recently earned a 4th round TKO
over Maria de Lourdes Garcia in March 2026.
#7 WBA and #12 WBO contender Jan Paul Rivera, the
24-year-old sensation from Salinas, Puerto Rico, was a
decorated member of the Puerto Rican National Boxing Team,
compiling over 200 amateur bouts and earning two consecutive
Puerto Rico Elite National Championships in 2020 and 2021,
along with a silver medal at the 2018 AIBA Youth World
Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Since turning
professional, Rivera has quickly risen through the ranks,
displaying exceptional technical skill, power, and composure
while remaining undefeated across fights in the United
States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia.
Most recently, he secured a dominant unanimous decision
victory over Daniel Bailey at MVP Fight Night in August
2025. He defeated Alfredo Cruz on Serrano vs. Tellez in
January 2026 and Conrado Martinez in February 2026.
“Returning to the ring on Saturday, August 8th in Florida is
a great honor. Florida has become my second home, but I
always bring Puerto Rico with me, and I’m proud to represent
my island on this stage. This time it will be on ESPN, one
of the best platforms in sports,” said Jan Paul Rivera. “I'm
very grateful to Nakisa and Jake for giving me another
opportunity to showcase my talent. I always give my best,
and this time you'll see a JP with even more desire for
great opportunities. Thank you to everyone who makes this
possible.”
Abraham Perfecto is a 23-year-old professional boxer from
Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. The 5’8” prospect made his
professional debut in 2021 with a TKO win and has been
growing his name ever since. With four of his last five
fights ending in knockout victory, Perfecto now looks to
take on his next test in Jan Paul Rivera.
Pedro “Black Diamond” Da Silva Conceição is a 24-year-old
Brazilian welterweight rising star fighting out of Boca
Raton, Florida. Born in Espírito Santo, Brazil, Conceição
brings a decorated amateur pedigree to the professional
ranks. A three-time Brazilian national champion, Conceição
also represented his country at the 2018 Youth Continental
Championships in Colorado Springs and the 2018 Youth World
Championships in Budapest, solidifying his reputation as one
of Brazil’s most promising young talents at 147 pounds. He
turned pro in 2022 and has built an undefeated record of
5-0, with 3 KOs. He earned a brutal second-round knockout
over Renny Viamonte on MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 14 in
August 2025, his third straight knockout and a showing that
earned him the MVP Performance of the Night bonus. Most
recently, he defeated Gabriel Adryan Soares for the
Brazilian welterweight title.
Boxlab Promotions’ and Brownsville, Texas’s Sebastian Juarez
is an undefeated 20-year-old prospect and younger brother to
Omar Juarez, made his pro debut in 2023 and has remained
undefeated since, winning his last two bouts by TKO in June
and August 2025. Juarez faced Demarcus Layton on MVP’s Most
Valuable Prospects 16 in October 2025, winning by first
round TKO. He most recently defeated Ernesto Sanchez
Rodriguez by decision in February 2026.
“I’m thankful to be working with MVP again in association
with Boxlab Promotions,” said Sebastian Juarez. “It’s a true
blessing to be a part of this platform and I’m excited to
give the fans a tremendous performance.”
Rance Ward is a professional boxer from Houma, Louisiana.
The 32-year-old made his professional debut in 2019, and has
built a winning record since. Following a unanimous decision
win in 2025, he suffered a setback loss in April 2026 and
now looks to re-establish his winning streak against Juarez.
Orlando’s Cuban Olympian Dainier “The Fear” Pero, defending
WBA Continental USA heavyweight champion, is a 26-year-old
6’5” talent who will make his sixth appearance on the Most
Valuable Prospects series following his current six-bout TKO
winning streak. Pero, coming to the ring from Orlando,
Florida by way of Camaguey Cuba, has been a series regular
and crowd favorite, competing on Most Valuable Prospects 5,
6, 7, 10, and 12 where he most recently defeated Cesar
“Chaka” Navarro in defense of his title. He has retired
back-to-back opponents since in January and February 2026.
Pero is promoted by Boxlab Promotions.
“I’m excited to be back on a Jake Paul promoted card along
with Boxlab Promotions,” said Dainier Pero. “I can’t wait to
showcase my skills and prove I’m one of the best young
heavyweights in boxing.”
Aleem Whitfield is a 36-year-old pro boxer from Geneva, New
York. He was a Golden Gloves finalist and USA national
semi-finalist as an amateur, and has competed in boxing and
bare-knuckle as a pro. He most recently defeated Julian
Gomez by decision in April 2026.
Angelo “Bulldog” Hernandez is a four-time National Champion
with a 70-10 amateur record. A proud Mexican fighter from
Tampa, Florida, Angelo made his pro debut in October 2025
with a first-round KO of Adam Vean. The 20-year-old
prospect’s ultimate goal is to become a multiple-division
world champion, and he’s committed to proving he belongs
among the sport’s elite every time he steps into the ring.
José Manuel Fernandez is a professional boxer from Cabimas,
Zulia, Venezuela. He came to the United States in search of
greater opportunities to advance his boxing career and
pursue his dream of competing at the highest level. José has
dedicated himself to the sport since the age of nine,
building his foundation through years of hard work,
discipline, and perseverance. José is coming off two
consecutive knockout victories. His most recent performance
was another dominant showing, the result of intense
preparation and his commitment to making the most of every
opportunity.
Jadden Addison is a 21-year-old prospect from Tampa,
Florida. He most recently earned a first round TKO defeat of
Zavier Davis on the undercard of MVP’s MVPW-04: Oshae Jones
vs. Elia Carranza 2 in June 2026 and now returns looking to
extend his unbeaten streak as a pro. His opponent, James
Webb, is a 29-year-old prospect from Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida. Webb made his pro debut in October 2025, winning by
unanimous decision.
The fifth installment of MVP’s new year-round global
platform for women’s boxing is headlined by MVP’s and
Australia’s undisputed bantamweight world champion Cherneka
Johnson (19-2, 8 KOs) vs. MVP’s and Denmark’s former unified
champion and Boxrec’s #2 pound-for-pound fighter in the
world Dina Thorslund (24-0, 9 KOs) in a potential Fight of
the Year contender. In the co-main event, MVP’s and
Australia’s unified IBF and WBO middleweight world champion
Desley Robinson (12-3, 4 KOs) will make her next 10-round
title defense against MVP’s #1 WBA, IBF, WBC and #2 WBO
contender, 2x Canadian Olympian, and amateur world champion
Tamm Thibeault (4-0, 3 KOs). The main card will also feature
MVP and Dallas, Texas’s former world champion and current
WBO, IBF, and WBA #4 contender Shurretta Metcalf (15-5-1, 2
KOs) vs. MVP and Ontario, Canada’s #7 IBF and #8 WBA
contender Amanda Galle (12-1-1, 1 KO) in an 8-round super
flyweight battle at 115lbs.
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