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Amanda Serrano’s former rival, Heather Hardy, seeks $10 million in damages from Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions.

Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions continue to make their presence felt throughout combat sports. But one of its former fighters is taking significant legal action against them after claiming to have suffered a significant injury during a loss to one of the promotion’s stars, Amanda Serrano.

Former WBO featherweight titleholder Heather Hardy filed a $10 million+ lawsuit in a Texas courtroom accusing MVP and Paul of negligence and Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act violations. Hardy lost to Serrano by decision in August 2023 in Dallas, and the 44-year-old Hardy recently announced she suffered a ‘permanent brain injury’ in the fight.

Hardy accuses Paul and MVP of ignoring potential warning signs about her health before the Serrano fight. She launched a GoFundMe campaign earlier this year to help with basic living expenses and necessities.

Jake Paul, MVP respond to Heather Hardy’s $10 million lawsuit

After the news broke of Hardy’s filing, MVP issued a lengthy statement on the pending legal battle.

“MVP has great respect for Heather Hardy,” MVP  and Paul responded to Hardy in a statement to ESPN. “We recognize the difficulty of her circumstances and extend our sincere sympathy and hope that she receives the care and support she deserves.

“Heather’s participation on our August 5, 2023 card was arranged through her promoter, Lou DiBella, who contracted for the fight, and Heather publicly expressed her gratitude for the opportunity both before and after the fight. MVP followed applicable protocols for the fight, Heather was medically cleared to compete by the athletic commission overseeing the event, and the bout proceeded under the commission’s authority and supervision in accordance with their standard medical and safety requirements…

“MVP remains committed to fighter safety and supporting the athletes who compete in our events in full compliance with commission standards.”

As of this writing, Paul hasn’t issued an individual statement on Hardy’s lawsuit. Paul hasn’t fought in boxing since a TKO loss to former heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua last year.

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