India, Sept. 27 -- Former WBO featherweight champion Heather Hardy has initiated legal action requesting damages exceeding $10 million against Most Valuable Promotions, co-founder Jake Paul, Chief Operating Officer Bryce Holden, and Holden Boxing.

Hardy said that she currently depends on Medicaid coverage and prescription medications to manage her daily functioning. According to her statement, she is able to provide coaching only for limited periods before her symptoms necessitate cessation of work, Uncrowned reported.

Beyond seeking over $10 million in damages, Hardy is pursuing reimbursement of legal expenses and a court order mandating that the defendants implement preventative measures to safeguard other fighters from similar injuri...