Former Bellatorfighter HeatherHardy has sued Jake Paul andMost Valuable Promotions over her 2023 boxing rematch againstAmandaSerrano.
Hardy, who competed under the Bellator banner from 2017 to 2019,went 2-2 in mixed martial arts during her stint with the promotion.The 24-3 boxer is now suing MVP over alleged post-fight medicalcomplications following her defeat to Serrano.
Heather Hardy alleges Amanda Serrano rematch caused permanentneurological damage
Hardy’s lawsuit stems from her rematch with Serrano, which tookplace in August 2023 on the Paul-Nate Diazcard. Hardy claims she experienced blurred vision for several daysafter the fight. She later withdrew from a 2024 BKFC bout becauseof worsening vision issues and said doctors had warned that furtherhead injuries could permanently affect her eyesight.
The bout was staged by Paul’s MVP, which has now been accused of”exploiting” Hardy’s difficult financial position to book an unsafeand dangerous fight. The complaint alleges that Hardy suffered apermanent brain injury as a result of the bout and accuses Paul andMVP of negligence.
“Defendants knew, or should have known, that the bout presented anextraordinary and foreseeable risk of serious neurological harm toHardy,” the complaint states (via ESPN). “Dr. Curreri concluded that Ms. Hardynow suffers from a permanent disability marked by traumatic braininjury, memory loss, double vision, anxiety disorder, spatialconfusion, and perception and depth inaccuracies, among otherimpairments. According to Dr. Curreri, these symptoms left Ms.Hardy unable to concentrate and, in all likelihood, incapable ofmaintaining regular employment. Dr. Curreri’s assessment connectedHardy’s injury to the rematch itself.”
Hardy is seeking $10 million in damages from MVP, co-founder Paul,COO Bryce Holden and Holden Boxing. She has also requested measuresaimed at preventing similar circumstances involving other fighters.
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