El Paso boxer Nayeli Rodriguez is getting an opportunity to fight on a Most Valuable Promotions card, which is led in part by fellow boxer and influencer Jake Paul.
"La Bikina" Rodriguez (7-2-1) will return to face Nat "No Love" Dove(8-0-1, 2 KOs) in a highly anticipated rematch following their draw on a Most Valuable Prospects fight card in May 2025.
The two will meet again in an 8-round flyweight bout at 112 pounds, with both fighters looking to settle unfinished business.
Rodriguez and Dove will square off on Sunday, Nov. 8 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, on the preliminary undercard of an ESPN show, which features four title fights. The Rodriguez vs. Love fight is not expected to be on the televised portion of the boxing card.
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The 25-year-old Rodriguez made her pro debut in August 2024 in Chihuahua, Mexico, and competed in her first pro bout in the United States as part of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects show in May 2025.
“I’m feeling good and excited to be back on Sunday, November 8th," Rodriguez said. "We’re finally getting the rematch we wanted and I’m ready to secure the win this time. I’ve been focused and training hard for this fight and I’m just ready to get back in the ring.”
Prior to turning professional. Dove won 15 USA national titles.
"I'm super excited to be back on another amazing MVPW card and can’t wait to showcase everything we’ve been working on," Dove said. "My first fight with Nayeli ended in a draw, and I know I wasn’t at my best that night. I’m bringing the best version of myself, and this time there won’t be any doubt about who won."
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Elif Nur Turhan is ESPN main event
The MVP main event on ESPN on Nov. 8 will feature unified super featherweight world champion Alycia Baumgardner (18-1, 7 KOs), who will step up to 135 pounds, seeks to become a two-division world champion when she challenges Turkey’s undefeated IBF lightweight world champion, Elif Nur Turhan (14-0, 8 KOs), in a 10-round championship bout with three-minute rounds.
The ESPN portion of the fight card is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT/ 5 p.m. MT on Nov. 8 on ESPN.
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
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