MVP’s latest signing, Kim Clavel, emphatically reclaimed her place at the top of the sport on Friday night, becoming a two-weight world champion in front of her adoring home fans at the historic Théâtre St-Denis in Montreal.
Clavel (22-2, 3 KOs) expertly turned back the challenge of Argentina’s previously unbeaten Sol Cudos (10-1-2, 3 KOs) to capture the vacant IBF minimumweight crown at 105 pounds. The Canadian crowd favorite set a blisteringly fast pace and never let up, controlling the action with crisp body work and sharp head combinations. While Cudos landed a heavy left hook in the seventh, Clavel’s punishing volume, relentless accuracy, and tireless energy proved the definitive difference.
The judges’ wide scorecards confirmed Clavel’s dominant performance, with scores of 99-91, 98-92, and 98-92, solidifying her status as the newest female world champion of the MVP stable.
A cut near her right eye in the fifth could not slow her momentum and only spurred her forward. Post-fight, a jubilant Clavel paid tribute to the sacrifice that defined her road back to the top:
“This was sweat, dedication, and tears. Tonight it all paid off. Credit to Sol Cudos, she gave me a tremendous fight.”
Thibeault Delivers Instant, Crushing Fireworks
In the co-feature, the boxing world witnessed the immediate threat of MVP’s two-time Canadian Olympian and amateur world champion Tamm Thibeault (4-0, 3 KOs).
Returning to Quebec for her first professional fight on home soil, the #1-ranked IBF and WBA middleweight contender wasted absolutely no time, demolishing Italy’s Cristina Mazzotta (1-1) in under a minute.
Thibeault landed a blistering, surgical right-left combination that floored Mazzotta just 54 seconds into the opening round. With Mazzotta clearly dazed and her corner immediately waving the white flag, the referee correctly halted the contest.
Speaking with Ariel Helwani afterward, the future star showcased her ambition.
“Honestly, I wish it had lasted longer – but respect to Cristina for stepping in. This is just the beginning.”
Further Results:
Akdeniz Keeps Undefeated Momentum Rolling
On the main card, Montreal’s own Mazlum Akdeniz (22-0, 9 KOs) extended his impressive unbeaten run with a dominant fourth-round TKO over Pueblo, Colorado’s Anthony Soto (13-1-1, 8 KOs). Akdeniz floored Soto twice with sustained, aggressive pressure and precise combinations before the towel came in at 2:26 of the fourth frame.
German Olympian Tiafack Batters Robles into Submission
Heavyweight newcomer and German Olympian Nelvie Tiafack (2-0, 2 KOs) continued his destructive, statement-making start to life as a professional by forcing Ramiro Robles (5-1, 3 KOs) to retire after four punishing rounds. The 26-year-old bronze medalist cut inside at will, landing massive left hooks, uppercuts, and combinations as Robles tried to walk him down. After a sustained beating, the courageous Robles wisely quit on his stool before the start of the fifth.
Prospects Shine on the Preliminaries
Multi-talented MVP star Javon “Wanna” Walton (3-0-1, 1 KO) earned a comprehensive six-round shutout (60-54 x3) over Anthony Mora (7-5-1, 4 KOs). Walton overcame a fourth-round low blow to showcase slick footwork and punishing left hooks in what was his most complete performance to date.
Bantamweight prospect Amanda Galle (12-0-1, 1 KO) impressed on her MVP debut with a dominant unanimous decision over Alondra Hernandez (8-2). Scores were 80-72 x2 and 79-73.
In the light flyweight division, Italy’s Federica Macrí (7-0-1, 1 KO) handed Naomy Valle (14-1, 9 KOs) her first career loss via unanimous decision (80-71, 76-75, 78-73) after a rugged eight rounds.
Sherbrooke’s Loick Lahaie (3-0, 1 KO) kicked off the card with an early second-round TKO of Jose Madrigal (7-8, 6 KOs).
MVP Confirms Global Ambitions
MVP continues to grow its global footprint with a Montreal card that flawlessly blended world championship glory, breakout Canadian talent, and the kind of raw, fight-ending power that will strongly resonate with DAZN subscribers.
Clavel’s emotional and authoritative win reclaims her world title, Thibeault confirms herself as a future superstar contender with an emphatic knockout, and heavyweight Tiafack looks like he’ll be a devastating problem for anyone at 200+ pounds.
Montreal witnessed a night that firmly underlined Most Valuable Promotions’ global boxing ambitions.
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