Heather Hardy Sues MVP and Jake Paul After 2023 Fight With Amanda Serrano
Heather Hardy is suing Jake Paul and MVP for $10 million after she suffered career-ending injuries during a 2023 fight.
Heather Hardy retired from all combat sports in 2024 due to worrying concussions suffered throughout her career. Since then, her health has deteriorated, and she described herself as 'permanently disabled from boxing' in a recent Instagram post.
Uncrowned dropped a story which stated that Heather Hardy would be suing MVP and Jake Paul, along with MVP's COO, Bryce Holden and Holden Boxing. She seeks upwards of $10 million. Her basis is that she suffered life-changing injuries during a fight under the MVP banner.
The fight in question was the co-main event between Heather Hardy and Amanda Serrano. Headlining the event was Jake Paul and Nate Diaz in August 2023. Hardy claims that MVP exploited her financial vulnerability and organised a "dangerous and unnecessary rematch" with Serrano.
Allegedly, Hardy's long-time promoter, Lou DiBella, refused to put on the fight due to concerns over Hardy's health. It was also opposed by promoter Larry Goldberg, Hardy's trainers, and her friends, including Gleason's Gym founder Bruce Silverglade.
Following on from the bout, whilst training for a bare-knuckle bout, Hardy lost vision during sparring and after visiting a doctor, it was found: "Dr. Curreri concluded that Ms. Hardy now suffers from a permanent disability marked by traumatic brain injury, memory loss, double vision, anxiety disorder, spatial confusion, and perception and depth inaccuracies, among other impairments."
MVP gave a statement to Uncrowned stating:
"MVP has great respect for Heather Hardy. We recognise the difficulty of her circumstances and extend our sincere sympathy and hope that she receives the care and support she deserves.
"Heather's participation on our August 5, 2023, card was arranged through her promoter, Lou DiBella, who contracted for the fight, and Heather publicly expressed her gratitude for the opportunity both before and after the fight. MVP followed applicable protocols for the fight, Heather was medically cleared to compete by the athletic commission overseeing the event, and the bout proceeded under the commission's authority and supervision in accordance with their standard medical and safety requirements.
"MVP remains committed to fighter safety and supporting the athletes who compete in our events in full compliance with commission standards."
