Beatriz Ferreira vs Maria Ines Ferreyra headlines June 7th Most Valuable Prospects show in Orlando
Brazilian Olympians Beatriz Ferreira and Keno Marley Machado get the spotlight in Florida next month
Two-time Olympic medalist Beatriz Ferreira will defend her IBF lightweight title against undefeated Maria Ines Ferreyra in the main event of a June 7th Most Valuable Prospects show in Orlando.
Ferreira (6-0, 2 KO) won silver in 2020 and bronze in 2024, turning in dominant performances before running afoul of Kellie Harrington both times. She’s been just as impressive in the pro ranks, losing a mere handful of rounds throughout her campaign.
Argentina’s Ferreyra (11-0-1, 6 KO) has thus far fought limited opposition in her home country, but unheralded Argentinians are a notoriously dangerous species. That said, I imagine most folks are very eager to see Ferreira fight Caroline Dubois or Terri Harper in the near future.
“I want to thank Matchroom and Most Valuable Promotions for this opportunity and I am very excited to return to the United States to defend my world title,” said Ferreira. “I am expecting a very tough challenge from my opponent, I know she is no joke and is coming to take my title but these are the types of challenges I want. It’s exciting times for women’s boxing and I want to be part of these big nights. I am ready for all the big names that people are talking about and I will prove this on Saturday, June 7th.”
The show also sees another two-time Brazilian Olympian, cruiserweight Keno Marley Machado, make his pro debut in a four-rounder. He reached the quarterfinals twice, losing to Ben Whittaker in Tokyo and eventual gold medalist Lazizbek Mullojonov in Paris.
“I’ve been boxing for 11 years now. To finally get to the point where I’m about to make my pro debut after all I’ve done so far feels surreal,” said the 24-year-old Marley. “I’m really excited and thankful that MVP is the stage where I’m starting my boxing career. I’m doing exactly what I wanted, when I wanted, and where I wanted, so I can’t be anything but thankful about my life right now! Saturday, June 7 can’t get here soon enough.”
