{"id":28645,"date":"2025-10-14T09:25:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/international\/?p=28645"},"modified":"2025-10-14T07:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:27:20","slug":"jake-vs-tank-undercard-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/international\/jake-vs-tank-undercard-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Jake vs. Tank Undercard Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most Valuable Promotions<\/a> (MVP<\/a>) and Netflix today announced that MVP\u2019s and Australia\u2019s undisputed bantamweight world champion\u00a0Cherneka \u201cSugar Neekz\u201d Johnson\u00a0(18-2, 8 KOs) will make an undisputed WBO, WBA, WBC, and IBF world title defense at 118lbs against MVP\u2019s and Canada\u2019s #4 IBF and #5 WBA contender\u00a0Amanda \u201cBambola\u201d Galle\u00a0(12-0-1, 1 KO). The 10-round undisputed bout will headline the preliminary card of Jake vs. Tank on Friday, November 14, at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will air live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members. The undisputed 122lb super bantamweight world championship between MVP\u2019s unified world champion Ellie Scotney and WBA champion Mayelli Flores has been postponed due to an injury sustained by Scotney during training. Both fighters and their teams remain committed to delivering this historic fight, and a new date will be confirmed shortly. Also on the preliminary card, MVP\u2019s top contender\u00a0Avious \u201cTha Underdog\u201d Griffin\u00a0(17-1, 16 KOs) will now face\u00a0Justin \u201cStallion\u201d Cardona\u00a0(10-1, 5 KOs) over 8 rounds at 147lbs in the welterweight division. Griffin was formerly slated to face Cesar Francis, who also sustained an injury. Tickets for Jake vs. Tank on sale now on\u00a0Ticketmaster.com<\/a><\/p>\n

MVP\u2019s reigning undisputed bantamweight world champion\u00a0Cherneka \u201cSugar Neekz\u201d Johnson\u00a0was born in Tauranga, New Zealand. Fighting out of Gold Coast, Australia, Johnson is a two-weight world champion, currently the undisputed bantamweight world champion at 118lbs and the former IBF super bantamweight world champion. In March 2025, Johnson defeated then-champion Nina Hughes to claim the WBA bantamweight world title. In July 2025, Johnson, newly signed with MVP, made her promotional debut on the undercard of MVP\u2019s historic Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy card, stepping into the ring against former IBF world champion Shurretta Metcalf in a 10-round undisputed world title showdown as part of the first-ever all-women\u2019s professional boxing card at Madison Square Garden. Following a heated battle, Johnson won via 9th round TKO, becoming the first-ever undisputed Australian champion in the four belt era. The 30-year-old now will defend her undisputed title for the first time against Amanda Galle on Friday, November 14.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m pumped to be back in the ring again before the end of the year! It\u2019s been a while since I\u2019ve been this active, and I\u2019m loving it,\u201d\u00a0said Cherneka Johnson.\u00a0\u201cI can\u2019t wait to be part of the massive Jake Paul vs Tank Davis card, show the improvements we\u2019ve been working on, and bring my belts back home. Amanda Galle came up after my fight vs. Shurretta Metcalf in NYC, showed respect, and said she wants what I\u2019ve got \u2014 can\u2019t blame her, I\u2019d be chasing all the belts too.”<\/p>\n

MVP\u2019s\u00a0Amanda Galle\u00a0was raised in a proud Italian family in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She began her combat sports journey at six, earning a black belt in karate by 11 before beginning boxing and kickboxing. At 16, she scored a 28-second knockout in her boxing debut and went on to capture three Canadian national titles between 2009 and 2018, persevering through her mother\u2019s battle with breast cancer and her own struggles with depression. Turning professional in 2019, Galle built an undefeated record while balancing her career with family, ultimately delivering the Canadian super bantamweight title to her mother\u2019s hospital bed before her passing in 2022. Galle rebounded with a string of victories, overcoming a broken hand and capturing the IBO bantamweight world championship in December 2023, which she defended successfully in 2024. She signed with MVP in June 2025, and most recently earned a unanimous decision win over Mexico\u2019s Alondra Hernandez in her promotional debut on MVP\u2019s Most Valuable Prospects 15 in September 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve put my time in! I\u2019ve been hanging out in the coattails of these big names, working in silence, and I\u2019ve earned a spot at the table,\u201d\u00a0said Amanda Galle. \u201cThe best promotion in the world has put me on their roster and I want a shot at the best out there. I\u2019m the undisputed bantamweight champion. Canada knows it, the world\u2019s about to!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSugar Neekz Johnson is set to become Australia\u2019s first-ever defending undisputed champion in the four-belt era, while Canada\u2019s top 118lb contender Amanda Galle has the opportunity to make a global name for herself and become the first Canadian-born undisputed champion,\u201d\u00a0said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder and CEO of Most Valuable Promotions<\/a>. \u201cEven with the short notice, this will be a non-stop all action fight with both fighters ready to make a statement and go to war on Friday, November 14. We wish Ellie Scotney a speedy recovery and look forward to fully supporting her return soon as she continues her mission toward undisputed. Jake vs. Tank is a testament to fighters who are redefining limits and chasing greatness, and we look forward to making history together at the Kaseya Center, live only on Netflix.\u201d<\/p>\n

MVP\u2019s\u00a0Avious Griffin\u00a0has quickly emerged as a force in the 147lb division. With a staggering 94% stoppage rate, the Las Vegas-based fighter from Chattanooga, Tennessee was introduced to boxing at age eight by his father, Alvin and the sport became both powerful passion and bond between them. Just weeks before Griffin\u2019s pro debut in 2016, Alvin passed away unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage as Griffin frantically rushed his dad to the hospital\u2014a devastating loss that he continues to honor through his career. The following year brought another life-altering setback: a wrongful murder conviction that led to 11 months of incarceration before his exoneration. These hardships forged Griffin\u2019s \u201cTTD\u201d (To The Death) mentality\u2014an ethos that powers his ring performances and his commitment to breaking generational cycles of poverty, while advocating for mental health and addiction recovery. He trains under Brian \u201cBoMac\u201d McIntyre, widely recognized for guiding Terence Crawford\u2019s championship rise, Esau Di\u00e9guez, and renowned S&C coach Larry Wade. The elite team has helped transform Griffin into one of the sport\u2019s most dangerous and disciplined rising contenders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to MVP, the best promotional company in the business,\u201d\u00a0said Avious Griffin. \u201cNew opponent, same outcome. See ya Friday, November 14.\u201d<\/p>\n

Born and raised in East Salinas, California,\u00a0Justin \u201cStallion\u201d Cardona\u00a0is one of the state\u2019s most promising young welterweights, known for his discipline, humility, and relentless work ethic. Introduced to boxing at age seven by his mother, a former boxer herself, Cardona quickly found purpose in the sport and turned professional at just 18. Now training under veteran coach Ruben Guerrero Sr. and mentored by former world champion Robert \u201cThe Ghost\u201d Guerrero, Cardona has built a reputation for his technical precision, toughness, and resilience\u2014a mindset that mirrors his idols Arturo Gatti and Dmitry Bivol. Standing 5\u20198\u201d with an orthodox style and a sharp straight right hand, Cardona balances grit and intelligence in the ring. Outside of boxing, the 25-year-old lives a disciplined lifestyle as a CrossFit gym owner, marathon runner, and mentor, driven by faith and a desire to give back to his East Salinas community. With eyes on a world title and a mission to inspire the next generation, Cardona continues to embody perseverance both inside and outside the ropes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the kind of fight I\u2019ve been working toward since day one,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Justin Cardona.\u00a0\u201cAvious Griffin is a dangerous opponent with power, no doubt\u2014but I\u2019m ready for this moment. I\u2019ve put in the work, I\u2019ve got a world-class team behind me, and come November 14 in Miami, I\u2019m going to show the world what \u2018Stallion\u2019 pressure looks like. I respect the challenge, but I didn\u2019t come this far to stop now. I\u2019m coming to win and win impressively.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jake vs. Tank is the culmination of four years of callouts and a brewing rivalry between Jake Paul, the sport\u2019s most-watched fighter whose showmanship has redefined boxing promotion, and Gervonta \u201cTank\u201d Davis, one of the most feared punchers in the world and widely regarded as the Mike Tyson of his generation. Paul and Davis, the favorite boxers of Gen Alpha and Gen Z, respectively, have both battled to claim the title of modern boxing\u2019s biggest star, setting the stage for this monumental showdown. Paul enters the bout almost exactly one year after headlining the largest boxing or MMA event in over four decades, while Davis holds the record for the highest pay-per-view buys and revenue event of the past four years.\u00a0Jake vs. Tank, an MVP event, marks MVP\u2019s third live event on Netflix in 12 months, following Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 in July 2025, the first all-women\u2019s professional sporting event on the service.\u00a0Tickets for Jake vs. Tank are on sale now at\u00a0Ticketmaster.com. The bout will also feature an array of high-end VIP packages, including the return of the one-of-a-kind MVP Owner\u2019s Experience.<\/p>\n

The co-main event of Jake vs. Tank will feature MVP\u2019s undisputed super featherweight world champion\u00a0Alycia \u201cThe Bomb\u201d Baumgardner\u00a0(16-1, 7 KOs), who will make a unified WBO, WBA, and IBF world title defense at 130lbs against Canada\u2019s #2 IBF, #3 WBO and WBA contender\u00a0Leila Beaudoin\u00a0(13-1, 2 KOs). Baumgardner vs. Beaudoin will be contested over 12, three-minute rounds, equal to the men\u2019s championship standard. Baumgardner chose to vacate her WBC belt as the sanctioning body does not recognize women\u2019s choice to compete under equal rules to men\u2019s champions at 12×3:00. Also on the main card will be PBC\u2019s WBA super lightweight world champion\u00a0Gary \u201cThe Last\u201d Russell\u00a0(18-1, 17 KOs) vs. WBA #1 contender, Japan\u2019s undefeated\u00a0Andy \u201cDa Blade\u201d Hiraoka\u00a0(24-0, 19 KOs) in a 12-round men\u2019s WBA world championship bout at 140lbs.<\/p>\n

Joining Johnson vs. Galle on the preliminary card will be MVP\u2019s Costa Rican star\u00a0Yokasta Valle\u00a0(33-3, 10 KOs) set to defend her WBC strawweight world title vs.\u00a0Yadira \u201cLa Reina\u201d Bustillos\u00a0(11-1, 2 KOs) in a 10-round women\u2019s championship bout at 105lbs.<\/p>\n

Additional information, including additional undercards bouts, will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix\u2019s\u00a0Tudum.<\/p>\n

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About MVP<\/strong><\/p>\n

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul\u2019s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP\u2019s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.<\/p>\n

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About Netflix\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Jake vs. Tank will be the latest large scale live event to air on Netflix, following the super middleweight championship fight between Canelo \u00c1lvarez and Terence Crawford and the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. WWE Raw continues to air every week globally. After the Jake vs. Tank fight, NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix with two matchups on Christmas Day: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.<\/p>\n

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About Kaseya Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located in the center of booming downtown Miami and the Entertainment District, Kaseya Center\u2014home of the NBA Champion Miami HEAT\u2014hosts 80+ non-basketball events each year including A-list concerts, family shows, sporting events, national conferences and more. Built with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and HD and electronic media signage inside and out, the impressive 19,600-seat Kaseya Center is currently ranked the #1 arena in Florida for the 10th consecutive year\u2014and the 13th time during the past 14 years\u2014according to Billboard\u2019s 2024 year-end rankings. Kaseya Center is also among the leading facilities in the country for hosting Latin entertainment. The Center has led the renaissance of downtown Miami over the past two decades, helping to transform the area into a thriving arts and entertainment district. The facility has hosted more than 1,200 events including diverse musical superstars such as Marc Anthony, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Killers, Bad Bunny, Carrie Underwood, Dua Lipa, Tool, Imagine Dragons, Kane Brown, Karol G, Drake, Andrea Bocelli and Paul McCartney, just to name a few. In 2009, Kaseya Center became among the first existing buildings in the country to have achieved LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council for its commitment to sustainability practices. More recently, in 2021, the Arena achieved its second LEED gold recertification. For more information about Kaseya Center, visit\u00a0kaseyacenter.com.<\/p>\n

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Press Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n

MVP PR<\/p>\n

Michael Goldberg:\u00a0michaelpr@mostvaluablepromotions.com<\/p>\n

Liz Keller:\u00a0liz@mostvaluablepromotions.com<\/p>\n

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