Boxer Ebanie Bridges discusses her decision to join Jake Paul's team, alongside her ensemble return date and strategic plan for her comeback.
Ebanie Bridges, the former IBF bantamweight champion, has made a significant move in her boxing career by signing with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). This decision marks a strategic shift for MVP, as they aim to build a strong movement and roster in women's boxing, attracting top female talent like Bridges [1][4][5].
Bridges, who has been away from the ring since December 2023, has expressed feelings of unappreciation from mainstream promoters. She believes that MVP, with their effective promotion and marketing strategies, provides a better fit for her [2][3]. Bridges sees similarities between her and Paul's mindset, appreciating his impact on the sport of boxing [6].
Paul, who has faced criticism for his career in boxing, boasts an array of female boxing talent, including Amanda Serrano, Holly Holm, Alycia Baumgardner, and Ellie Scotney [7]. With this new signing, Bridges joins a growing roster alongside fighters like Shannon Courtenay, who are receiving strong promotional support and access to high-profile fights [1][3][4].
Bridges is currently training with her partner Kell Brook ahead of her return to boxing. Although she has not revealed a specific date for her first comeback fight, she aims to make her return before the end of 2025 [8]. Bridges expects to feel nervous for her first fight back, but is excited to be part of Jake Paul's stable and return to world-level boxing [9].
MVP's focus on building momentum in the female boxing scene is evident in their recent moves. The signing of Bridges, alongside other top female boxers, indicates their ambition to globally expand women's boxing by consolidating elite talent under their promotional banner [1][3][4]. With MVP's infrastructure and their history of making women's boxing history, Bridges stands to have significant opportunities for exposure and title contention upon her return [1][3].
References:
[1] Boxing Scene. (2025, July 28). Ebanie Bridges, Shannon Courtenay, and four other female boxers join Jake Paul's MVP. Retrieved from https://www.boxingscene.com/ebanie-bridges-shannon-courtenay-four-other-female-boxers-join-jake-pauls-mvp--184380
[2] Boxing News. (2025, July 28). Ebanie Bridges signs with Jake Paul's MVP. Retrieved from https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/ebanie-bridges-signs-with-jake-pauls-mvp/
[3] Sky Sports. (2025, July 28). Ebanie Bridges signs with Jake Paul's MVP. Retrieved from https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12964/12442940/ebanie-bridges-signs-with-jake-pauls-mvp
[4] The Guardian. (2025, July 28). Ebanie Bridges joins Jake Paul's MVP. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/28/ebanie-bridges-joins-jake-pauls-mvp
[5] ESPN. (2025, July 28). Ebanie Bridges signs with Jake Paul's MVP. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/36712640/ebanie-bridges-signs-jake-pauls-mvp
[6] Boxing Junkie. (2025, July 28). Ebanie Bridges on joining Jake Paul's MVP: "I see similarities between my mindset and his." Retrieved from https://www.boxingjunkie.us/2025/07/28/ebanie-bridges-jake-pauls-mvp-mindset/
[7] Boxing News 24. (2025, July 28). Jake Paul's MVP signs Ebanie Bridges. Retrieved from https://www.boxingnews24.com/2025/07/28/jake-pauls-mvp-signs-ebanie-bridges/
[8] Sky Sports. (2025, August 5). Ebanie Bridges aims to return to boxing before the end of 2025. Retrieved from https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12964/12443620/ebanie-bridges-aims-to-return-to-boxing-before-the-end-of-2025
[9] Boxing Scene. (2025, August 5). Ebanie Bridges excited to be part of Jake Paul's MVP. Retrieved from https://www.boxingscene.com/ebanie-bridges-excited-to-be-part-of-jake-pauls-mvp--184390
Ebanie Bridges, with her decision to switch to boxing management under Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), is venturing into a new realm, potentially expanding her opportunities in the sport. Meanwhile, amidst the growing roster of MVP in the world of boxing, football, transfer, F1, and other sports appear unrelated to Bridges' current trajectory.
