Alexis Araiza scored a large upset over -1100 betting favourite Ebanie Bridges throughout Saturday’s MVP Boxing occasion in San Juan.
Greater than two years faraway from her final look contained in the squared circle, Bridges struggled to shake off the ring rust. Araiza rapidly pulled forward within the first two rounds with a livid tempo and a few stable physique work.
Already sucking wind within the third, Bridges tried to push by means of Araiza’s assault, however that finally led to the ‘Blonde Bomber’ consuming an assortment of proper fingers. Bridges lastly began to search out some success within the fourth, busting up Araiza’s nostril. Nonetheless, it was Araiza who continued to land the extra impactful pictures as Bridges uncared for to maneuver her head off the middle line.
Araiza began to point out indicators of slowing within the fifth, permitting Bridges to combat her method again into the bout. Bridges managed to outland Araiza within the seventh, prompting Araiza to select up the tempo within the eighth and remaining stanza. Bridges was greater than keen to face and commerce, turning the competition into an all-out brawl with solely seconds left on the clock.
Ultimately, Araiza’s early dominance can be sufficient to attain one of many greatest upsets in promotional historical past.
Official Consequence: Alexis Araiza def. Ebanie Bridges by way of unanimous resolution (80-72, 78-74, 78-74).
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