Ebanie Bridges Joins Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions

Former IBF bantamweight champion Ebanie “Blonde Bomber” Bridges has inked a deal with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), marking a significant step in her professional boxing career. Bridges, who hails from Sydney and currently fights out of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, boasts a professional record of 9-2 with 4 knockouts. She captured her first world title in 2022 by defeating Maria Cecilia Roman and successfully defended it before succumbing to Miyo Yoshida in 2023.

Bridges has been absent from the ring since giving birth to her first child in February. However, she has expressed her intention to return to competitive boxing by the end of 2025. Her signing with MVP is expected to rejuvenate her career as she aims to reclaim her title.

A Star in the Making

Most Valuable Promotions co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian praised Bridges in a statement, highlighting her appeal both in and out of the ring.

“Ebanie Bridges is a star in every sense of the word,” they stated. “She’s a world champion, a proven ticket seller, and a force of personality who brings new audiences into boxing. Now a devoted mother on a mission to reclaim her title, she continues to break boundaries both in and out of the ring. We’re thrilled to welcome another Aussie to the MVP family and can’t wait to help take her career to even greater heights.”

Bridges’ journey to professional boxing began after a successful amateur career, during which she won national Golden Gloves titles in 2016 and 2017. Before turning professional in 2019, she worked as a high school teacher in New South Wales, Australia. Her transition to full-time boxing in the U.K. has been marked by both her in-ring achievements and her growing popularity on social media, where she has amassed over 800,000 followers on Instagram.

The MVP Appeal

For Bridges, joining MVP is a strategic move to leverage the promotional expertise that has benefited other female boxers, such as Amanda Serrano. She expressed her enthusiasm in an interview with ESPN, saying,

“MVP has always been attractive to me, and I love what Jake Paul has done with Amanda Serrano and women’s boxing. I love their passion and genuine interest in women’s boxing. I’m excited to work with a promoter who knows I can work as a team to promote me, rather than feeling like I’m doing all the heavy lifting with my own self-promotions and marketing.”

This development follows a broader trend in boxing where promotional companies are increasingly focusing on women’s boxing, recognizing both its potential for growth and its appeal to diverse audiences. Jake Paul, a prominent figure in the sport, has been a vocal advocate for women’s boxing, using his platform to elevate female fighters and bring them into the mainstream.

Looking Ahead

The move represents a pivotal moment for Bridges as she prepares for her comeback. Her partnership with MVP is expected to provide her with the resources and support needed to regain her championship status. Meanwhile, her story continues to inspire many, balancing her roles as a professional athlete and a new mother.

As Bridges gears up for her return, the boxing community will be watching closely to see how her collaboration with MVP unfolds. With her talent, charisma, and the backing of a major promotional company, Bridges is poised to make a significant impact in the world of women’s boxing.

The announcement comes as women’s boxing gains momentum globally, with more female fighters receiving the recognition and opportunities they deserve. Bridges’ journey reflects this evolving landscape, and her next steps will undoubtedly contribute to the sport’s ongoing transformation.