Heather Hardy Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against MVP

Heather Hardy, a 33-year-old former WBO featherweight world titleholder, has filed a lawsuit against Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) seeking over $10 million in damages. The suit, filed on September 23 in US federal court in Texas, claims that Hardy suffered “permanent brain injury” during her fight against Amanda Serrano on August 5, 2023.

The 54-page complaint accuses MVP, its COO Bryce Holden, and Holden Boxing of exploiting Hardy's financial distress to arrange a risky rematch with Serrano. Hardy asserts that safety concerns regarding the rematch were raised by promoters, trainers, and friends.

MVP has denied the allegations, expressing sympathy for Hardy and stating that she was cleared by a doctor and that all safety protocols were adhered to during the fight, which was overseen by the athletic commission. Hardy is pursuing claims for negligence and alleged violations of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, along with legal costs and reforms aimed at improving fighter safety.