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Elif Nur Turhan celebrates winning their IBF World Lightweight bout against Taylah Gentzen at Utilita Arena, Newcastle. Picture date: Saturday January 31, 2026. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images
There’s really only one destination for top level female fighters these days, and MVP continues to consolidate talent in women’s boxing with their most recent signing of IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan. Turhan’s debut under her new outfit is still to be announced but she expressed her enthusiasm for what’s to come next.
“I hope that thanks to the partnership between Matchroom Boxing and MVP, the world’s two largest boxing promotion companies, women’s boxing will soon reach the level it deserves,” Turhan said.
“I am incredibly excited to be part of this powerful collaboration. This marks a major signal of the exciting initiatives we will undertake for women’s boxing globally, and I am deeply honored to be involved in this journey with all my strength and energy. Forces have been joined; as female boxers, we will now move forward with greater strength. I am excited for the opportunities that will come my way as I look to win more major World Titles.”
Turhan (14-0, 8 KOs) most recently defended her title against Gabriela Tellez in June, and MVP’s Nakisa Bidarian expresses his excitement for what’s in store as they plan to put some big fights together going forward.
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