Ebanie Bridges is set to return to the ring for the first time since December 2023 on Saturday evening against Alexis Araiza in San Juan, with the Brit set to pay tribute to Ricky Hatton
Ebanie Bridges will honour Ricky Hatton with a heartfelt tribute as she makes her comeback to the ring for the first time since December 2023, facing Alexis Araiza on Saturday night.
The beloved British boxing icon Hatton tragically passed away at his residence in Hyde, Greater Manchester on September 14, aged just 46, sending shockwaves throughout the sporting community.
The Ricky Hatton Foundation announced on X, previously Twitter, that Bridges would don Hatton-inspired attire featuring the foundation’s emblem. They posted: “Honoured to see our logo worn by @EbanieBridges in a beautiful tribute to Ricky.
“Strength, courage and heart – values that live on.”
The accompanying photograph displayed the foundation’s logo emblazoned on Bridges’ shorts, whilst the kit’s primary colour scheme featured light blue as a nod to Hatton’s cherished Manchester City.
Responding to the post, Bridges wrote: “Ricky Hatton inspired kit, I know he is watching from above and I look forward to making him proud tonight!”
“Great tribute and fabulous foundation,” replied one supporter. A second fan commented: “Absolute class Ebs!”
“I love this fair play to you @EbanieBridges,” responded a third admirer. Another supporter chimed in: “Love that! Good luck for tonight, Ebanie, let’s go!”
Bridges is prepared for her much-anticipated ring return on Saturday evening, having last competed in December 2023 when she relinquished the IBF Bantamweight World Championship to Maya Yoshida.
Earlier this year, she inked a contract with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the company owned by American YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul.
Bridges (9-2) and Araiza (3-2-1) are set to add some spark to the undercard of Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz II. Serrano, who triumphed over Cruz in 2023 but suffered two losses to Katie Taylor in 2024 and 2025, losing her world title, is also represented by Paul’s MVP.
The bout will take place at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan and will be broadcast live on the DAZN streaming service.
Bridges has expressed her eagerness to return to the ring, with her beloved son cheering her on from the sidelines.
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