Turkish lightweight world champion Elif Nur Turhan has signed with Most Valuable Promotions, bringing a potential unification fight with Briton Caroline Dubois a step closer. Turhan, previously with Matchroom Boxing, joins MVP as part of a new strategic alliance between the two promotions. The 31-year-old has won all 14 of her professional bouts, with 8 victories by stoppage, and holds the IBF lightweight title.

"Forces have been joined. As female boxers, we will now move forward with greater strength," Turhan said. Londoner Dubois - also with MVP - will defend her WBC and WBO lightweight titles against American Amelia Moore on 29 August on an all-female card in Birmingham. American Stephanie Han, the WBA lightweight champion, is also signed to MVP.

"The Golden Turkish Warrior is one of the most exciting fighters in boxing given her immense punching power," MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said. Last month, MVP announced the partnership with Matchroom to create more opportunities for female fighters. Turhan joins Australian Skye Nicolson in moving from Matchroom to MVP. MVP also merged with the Professional Fighters League in July.