Women's IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan has signed with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.
Nur Turhan (14-0, 8 KOs) becomes the second fighter to join MVP from Matchroom under their new "strategic alliance" following Skye Nicolson's move to the promotion.
The Turkish champion beat the previously undefeated Olympic gold medallist Beatriz Ferreira in December to capture her first world title with a dominant Round 5 knockout in Monaco.
MVP and Matchroom will work alongside each other to "support Turhan through the next phase of her professional career," according to a statement.
"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."
The move sees two potential big unification fights become a real option for the 31-year-old.
She joins unified WBO and WBC lightweight champion Caroline Dubois and the WBA champion at 135 pounds, Stephani Han, at MVP.
"Elif Nur Turhan is an undefeated world champion, a tremendous puncher, and now the first Turkish fighter to join the MVP roster," MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said.
"The Golden Turkish Warrior is one of the most exciting fighters in boxing given her immense punching power and her relentless aggressive, pressure heavy style. Signing Elif will allow us to make some of the most exciting fights in boxing.
"We look forward to welcoming Elif to MVP and giving her the platform to become one of the biggest stars in women's boxing as we continue building MVPW into the premier global home for the sport. Haydi!"
