5' 1" bantamweight Ebanie "Blonde
Bomber" Bridges, of New South Wales, Australia, born on
September 22, 1986, is a professional boxer who has been
fighting since February 8, 2019 when she made her pro debut in
Sydney, Australia winning a three-round bout by a majority
decision over Mahiecka Pareno.
Bridges won the ANBF Australasian
super-bantamweight title after winning it on March 13, 2021.
She fought Carol Earl winning the eight-round bout by a
unanimous decision.
When Bridges was just five years
old, her parents got her into karate. She competed in the
sport until the age of 13 years old. After that, she began
training in kickboxing and Muay Thai. Bridges also
according to online information accumulated a 26-4 amateur
record from 2016-2018. She won the 2016 and 2017 National
Golden Gloves Titles, as well as state championships, and more.
She later entered the sport of competitive bodybuilding, and
competed for eight years winning many regional and state titles.
On October 12, 2019, Bridges fought Laura Woods, making her pro
debut, who Bridges defeated via [0:26] TKO in the third-round in
a scheduled four round bout.
On November 30, 2019, she fought Kanittha Ninthim, 116,
winning by a second round TKO in another four round bout.
On February 8, 2020, at the Civic Center,
Hammond, Indiana, Bridges made a successful American debut as she won a
six-round unanimous decision over Crystal Hoy in a bantamweight bout
by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards. Bridges of New South
Wales, Australia is now 4-0.
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On April 10, 2021, at the Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park, Hackney Wick,
London, United Kingdom,
Shannon Courtenay, 117.5, of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, won a
ten-round unanimous decision over Ebanie Bridges, 117, of New South Wales.
The final scoring was 92-98, 94-97, and 92-98. Courtenay won the
vacant WBA Bantamweight world title. Bridges had her first loss as a pro and
at that time was 5-1-0 (2KO).
On August 7, 2021, at the Matchroom HQ
Garden, Brentwood, England, Bridges, 118¾, fought Bec Connolly, 119,
scheduled for
eight rounds, but the fight ended in the third round (1:22) when
Bridges TKO'd Connolly. Courtesy photos by Matchbox at the weigh-in.
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On September 4, 2021, at the Headingley
Rugby League Stadium, in Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, Bridges, 118, of New South Wales,
Australia, won an eight-rounder by points over Mailys Gangloff,
116, of Aix-les-Bains, Savoie, France. Bridges
moved her record to 7-1-0 (3KO) and Gangloff is 5-3-0 (2KO)...
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On March 26, 2022, Bridges won the IBF
Bantamweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Maria
Cecilia Roman. The bout took place in front of a sold-out
crowd at The First District Arena in Leeds, England. Bridges,
who is managed by Split-T Management under Brian Cohen and Team
Empire Boxing, out worked and out hustled Roman on the inside as
well as landing some good punches to the body. Bridges was effective
with her uppercut and took the lead from the outset. Roman
tried to make a fight out of it, but Bridges showed her championship
heart, and was able to be very effective down the stretch to claim
her first world title. Bridges landed 205 of 645 punches;
Roman was 156 of 430. Bridges, 117.3 lbs of New South Wales,
AUS won by scores of 100-91 and 97-93 twice and is now 8-1. Roman,
116.4 lbs of San Juan, ARG was a five year-champion, who had made
seven defenses and is now 16-6-1.
“I am feeling proud of myself, and everything that I sacrificed has
been worth it. This belt means all of the sacrifice and training. I
was so happy for that kind of fight. I hope the fight was
entreating. Cecilia brought the fight. I am grateful to win the
title in this great city of Leeds,” said Bridges,
Not only is Ebanie a super talent
in the ring, but she is amazing out of the ring. She is a
Mathematics teacher, earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics
with a minor in Physical Education at Western Sydney University,
followed by a Master's degree in Teaching, during which she
graduated at the top of her class. She also speaks several
languages---amazing!
On April of 2022, Ebanie Bridges was named WBAN's April of 2022
Fighter of the month.
On December 10, 2022, at the First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK,
Ebanie Bridges, 117 ¼, in an action-packed fight, she retained her
IBF Bantamweight World title when she stopped Shannon O’Connell, 117
¾ in the eighth round of a ten-round bout. O’Connell was down in the
third round, and in the eighth round Bridges through a barrage of
combinations where the ref stopped the fight 1:45 minutes in that
round. In a second female bout, Rhiannon Dixon, 134 1/4, won
an eight-rounder by points over Kristine Shergold, 134 1/2.
In a third female bout, Shannon Courtenay, 124 1/2, won by
points in an eight round bout over Gemma Ruegg, 124 1/2.
On January of 2023, Ebanie Bridges was named
WBAN's January 2023
Fighter of the Month. She is one to keep your eye on in
the sport!
On December 9, 2023, at the Chase
Center, San Francisco, California,
Miyo Yoshida, 117¾, of New York, New York, won a ten-round unanimous
decision over Bridges, 117½, of New South Wales, Australia. The two
were fighting for the vacant IBF Bantamweight World Title. Final
judges scores were 91-99, 93-97, and 91-99.
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