Jake Paul agrees to sign 14-year-old UAE national champion to MVP Promotions

Dubai: American boxer and YouTuber Jake Paul has pledged to support 14-year-old UAE boxing prospect Tijhaan Ajram, promising to sign her to his promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), after her mother made an emotional appeal in Dubai.

The moment came during the press conference for Paul’s upcoming fight featuring his promotion’s boxing stars, including the showdown between Jake Paul and Cedric Doumbe. Tijhaan’s mother, Saima Ajram, asked the American to help develop women’s boxing in the UAE and give her daughter an opportunity to progress in the sport.

Saima told Paul that Tijhaan, who competes under the name Tarantula, is among the best female amateur boxers in the UAE in her age category. She also highlighted the challenges of finding suitable opponents and opportunities for her daughter.

“She fights a lot older than her. I support her so much to take her wherever I can to get her the right match and the right fight. You support women in boxing. Can you please help us here too? We need you,” she told Paul.

The 28-year-old did not hesitate in his response.

“100%. We gotta sign her to MVP. It’s going to happen,” Paul said.

He added: “Yeah, let’s do it. We’ll figure out the conversation and see how we can help. But we’re always down to support women’s boxing in any way possible.”

Tijhaan, who is based in Abu Dhabi, has already built an impressive record despite being just 14. She remains unbeaten in amateur boxing, with four victories from four bouts, including a win against an opponent billed as a Muay Thai champion.

She also won her bout at the 2026 UAE National Championships in the Under-15 category, further underlining her potential in the sport. The teenager currently fights in the featherweight division (58kg).

Beyond her results in the ring, Tijhaan has used boxing to raise awareness of causes close to her heart. In October, she competed in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and spoke about the campaign during her post-fight interview. She has also dedicated fights to her late friend Kasey and aims to encourage more young girls to take up boxing.

Paul’s response could open an important door for the young Emirati-based boxer. However, the proposed MVP signing will require further discussions, with the American saying both sides would work out how the promotion could support her.

The YouTuber turned boxer has been supportive of women’s boxing, with seven-division champion Amanda Serrano being the biggest face of the MVP promotions.

For Tijhaan, the exchange in Dubai could prove to be a significant moment as she looks to take the next step in her boxing journey.