Tonight's boxing event in San Juan has everyone talking, but the real story might be the undercard fight. Ebanie Bridges, a former champ, is back, but she's got a tough opponent in Alexis Araiza-Mones. Both are moms chasing dreams, but Araiza-Mones is the underdog with a lot to prove.

Araiza-Mones calls Fort Worth, Texas, home, but she was actually born in San Jose, California. At 35, she's a veteran in the ring, with a record of six wins and eight losses in the Team Combat League (TCL). She fights for the Dallas Enforcers and trains at Fort Worth's Dream Performance Gym.

Her pro boxing career started in 2022, but she's been winning titles since her amateur days. She's got Texas Golden Gloves and U. S. National Golden Gloves championships under her belt. Right now, her pro record stands at three wins, two losses, and one draw. Some think she could snag her fourth win tonight.

When it comes to her personal life, Araiza-Mones keeps things private. She's a mom of two and balances boxing with family life. She's proud of her journey and wants to make her supporters proud too. As for her faith, it's a mystery. Fort Worth is in the Bible Belt, but Araiza-Mones hasn't shared much about her beliefs.

Can Araiza-Mones pull off an upset tonight? It's a long shot, but she's got the heart and the skills to make it happen. One thing's for sure: she's a fighter in every sense of the word.

A Fort Worth Fighter's Climb to the Top: Alexis Araiza-Mones' Journey

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