Boxing Match Preview: Ebanie Bridges (9-2-0, 4 KOs) vs. Alexis Araiza Mones (3-2-1, 1 KO)

This women’s bantamweight undercard bout features former IBF champion Ebanie Bridges making her return after a two-year hiatus against the resilient Alexis Araiza Mones. Set for January 3, 2026, as part of the Amanda Serrano-headlined card, the 8-round fight pits Bridges’ power and experience against Mones’ gritty style in a matchup expected to showcase Bridges’ comeback. Bridges enters as the overwhelming favorite, leveraging her title pedigree, while Mones aims for an upset with her recent activity edge.

Venue: Coliseo Roberto Clemente

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

RingWalk: 9:00 PM ET (undercard likely starting earlier; ringwalks for this bout around 8:00-9:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: DAZN (live streaming worldwide)

Promotion: Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)

Injury Report

No injuries have been reported for Ebanie Bridges or Alexis Araiza Mones as of December 2025. Bridges has been inactive since her 2023 loss but signed with MVP in July 2025 and completed a full camp without issues. Mones, active through mid-2025, shows no public health concerns from recent bouts or promotional updates. Both are cleared for the fight per standard pre-event medicals.

Fighter Profiles and Recent Form

Ebanie Bridges (9-2, 4 KOs)

Background: 40-year-old Australian orthodox fighter from Sydney, nicknamed “Blonde Bomber.” Standing at 5’4″ with a 60″ reach, Bridges is a former IBF Bantamweight champion (won in 2022) known for her aggressive power punching and marketing savvy. KO rate: 44%. She’s been inactive since 2023 but signed with MVP in 2025 for this comeback.

Recent Form: Bridges is 4-1 in her last five fights but hasn’t competed in over two years. Her most recent was a unanimous decision loss to Miyo Yoshida in December 2023, where she lost her IBF title. Prior, she stopped Shannon O’Connell in Round 8 in December 2022 to defend the belt. She’s fought 71 pro rounds, showing durability but vulnerability to technical boxers.

Strengths: Knockout power, experience in title fights, and crowd appeal. Her hiatus may affect ring rust, but training updates indicate sharpness.

Alexis Araiza Mones (3-2-1, 1 KO)

Background: 34-year-old American from Fort Worth, Texas. Mones turned pro late (age 32) in 2022 and fights in a straightforward, durable style with low power (KO rate: 33%). She’s competed in Team Combat League events, adding to her experience.

Recent Form: Mones is 3-1 in her last four but coming off a unanimous decision loss to Nayeli Rodriguez in July 2025. Before that, she won three straight, including a stoppage of Jamie McGrath in September 2023 due to a cut. She’s fought 26 pro rounds, with a mix of decisions and one KO.

Strengths: Recent activity (fought in 2025), resilience, and ability to go rounds. However, she’s faced lower-level opposition and has been outclassed in losses.

Fight History Summaries

Bridges’ Pro History (Chronological, most recent first):

Jan 3, 2026: vs. Alexis Araiza Mones – Scheduled.

Dec 9, 2023: vs. Miyo Yoshida (16-4-0) – Loss (UD 10; Lost IBF World Bantamweight title).

Dec 10, 2022: vs. Shannon O’Connell (23-6-1) – Win (TKO 8; Retained IBF title; O’Connell down in Rd 3).

Mar 26, 2022: vs. Maria Cecilia Roman (16-5-1) – Win (UD 10; Won IBF World Bantamweight title).

Sep 4, 2021: vs. Mailys Gangloff (5-2-0) – Win (PTS 8).

Aug 7, 2021: vs. Bec Connolly (3-9-0) – Win (TKO 3; Connolly down in Rd 3).

Apr 10, 2021: vs. Shannon Courtenay (6-1-0) – Loss (UD 10; For vacant WBA Female Bantamweight title).

Mar 13, 2021: vs. Carol Earl (3-3-1) – Win (PTS 8; Won vacant Australian Super Bantamweight title).

Feb 8, 2020: vs. Crystal Hoy (6-10-4) – Win (PTS 6).

Nov 30, 2019: vs. Kanittha Ninthim (1-11-0) – Win (PTS 4).

Oct 12, 2019: vs. Laura Woods (0-0) – Win (TKO 3).

Feb 8, 2019: vs. Mahiecka Pareno (2-1-0) – Win (PTS 4; Pro debut).

Mones’ Pro History (Chronological, most recent first):

Jan 3, 2026: vs. Ebanie Bridges – Scheduled.

Jul 12, 2025: vs. Nayeli Rodriguez (4-0-1) – Loss (UD 6).

Mar 1, 2024: vs. Amy Salinas (6-4-0) – Win (SD 6).

Sep 16, 2023: vs. Jamie McGrath (4-0-0) – Win (TKO 4; Stopped due to cut on McGrath).

Jul 15, 2023: vs. Macy Breaux (0-0) – Win (UD 4).

Apr 1, 2023: vs. Brittany Sims (2-3-0) – Loss (UD 4).

Dec 10, 2022: vs. Devany Cuevas Torres (2-2-0) – Draw (SD 4; Pro debut).

Bridges’ history highlights title success but recent inactivity; Mones shows steady activity against regional foes.

FIGHT ODDS

Ebanie Bridges                                  – 800

Alexis Araiza Mones                       + 600

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 2, 2025