Two-time Olympic and Amateur World Champion Tamara “Tamm” Thibault has become the latest member of the list of fighters to sign with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). The signing came before Thibault. Will make her professional debut against fellow Canadian and WBA middleweight Natasha “The Nightmare” Spence 8-6 (6 knockouts).
Thibault is making history with her first professional fight as the first female boxer to start her career with a fight contested over four three-minute rounds.
Originally from Shawinigan, a city in Quebec, Canada, Thibeault began boxing at the age of nine. She was inspired by seeing her father. who is a former CFL athlete who boxed during the off-season Beat your opponent during the provincial competition. Thibault began boxing at age 12 and was inspired to compete for Canada while watching the first women’s Olympic boxing competition at the 2012 London Olympics.
Since then The 27-year-old middleweight, who stands 6 feet tall, has carved out a remarkable career at the amateur level. Thibeault made her debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she advanced to the quarterfinals of the 75 division event. kg (165 lbs) Women She later won gold medals at the 2022 IBA Amateur World Championship, 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2023 Pan Am Games. She currently resides in Sheffield, England. She is currently studying for a one-year master’s degree in Urban Design and Urban Planning. While training at the famous Steel City Gym
“I am extremely excited to be a part of such a great value promotion,” said Thibault. “It’s time to start a new adventure. And I truly believe that with MVP I will have the opportunity to bring great things to women’s professional boxing. Amanda Serrano is an incredible inspiration. By supporting women’s choices in this sport. And I am proud to follow her example by competing under men’s rules. Lasting three minute rounds, meet Natasha Spence in my pro debut today. This is just the beginning. And I can’t wait to start this amazing journey!”
“I am very excited to welcome another strong female fighter in Tamm Thibeault to the MVP family,” Serrano said. “Tamm’s impressive success in the amateur ranks speaks volumes about her talent and potential. And I am sure she is destined to be a future superstar. The most important thing is She shares our vision of elevating female fighters and showing the world that women deserve equal recognition, a platform, and opportunities in this sport.”
“Tamm Thibeault has the skills both inside and outside the ring to ensure she has a long and successful boxing career,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “As a Canadian Olympic and amateur world champion, Two-time winner Tamm has proven himself as one of the sport’s brightest stars. Her decision to compete under men’s rules in her professional debut was a groundbreaking moment. And we are honored to support it. Her as she sets a new standard for what is possible in women’s boxing.”
The fight will kick off the main event of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 10 on Friday, December 13 in Orlando, Fla., which will be available worldwide as part of DAZN subscription packages, with Boxlab Promotions serving as the title event. Officially licensed sponsor
