Australian professional boxer Ebanie Bridges has become a force to be reckoned with in the sport.
Her journey began in the amateurs, where she showcased her exceptional skills, winning gold medals in the women’s bantamweight division of the Australian Golden Gloves in 2016 and 2017.
After turning pro, Bridges’ hard work and dedication paid off as she captured the prestigious IBF women’s bantamweight title in 2022-2023.
Her title win is a testament to her talent and determination, solidifying her status as a formidable contender in the bantamweight division.
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- Full name: Ebany Bridges
- Stage name: Ebany Bridges
- Date of birth: September 22, 1986
- Age: 38 years old
- Place of birth: Sydney, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Australian professional boxer
- Height: 1.55m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bridges
- Siblings: 2
- Partner: Kell Brook (rumored)
- Children: unknown
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $5 million
early life and education
Ebanie Bridges is a famous Australian professional boxer. Born on September 22, 1986 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Her parents, whose names are unknown but are known as Mr. and Mrs. Bridges, raised her.
She has an older brother and a twin brother who is six minutes older than her, although their names are also unknown. Ebanie Bridges holds a BA in Mathematics and a minor in Physical Education from Western Sydney University.
She also graduated at the top of her class with a master’s degree in teaching. Her ethnicity is Australian, but details about her religious beliefs are unknown.
Profession
Ebany Bridges had an impressive amateur boxing career, compiling a 26-4 record from 2016 to 2018. During this time, she won the national Golden Gloves title in 2016 and 2017 as well as the bantamweight state title.
Bridges also competed at the Australian Women’s Trials in Perth, where Antoinette Kay defeated her in the quarter-finals. In November 2018, Bridges was originally scheduled to face Thai boxer Rungnapha Kaewrachang in a bantamweight match, but the match was canceled due to issues with Kaewrachang’s permission to fight.
Instead, Bridges faced off against Bianca Elmir in an exhibition match that needed to be considered a pro. Bridges made his professional debut on 8 February 2019 on the undercard of a Tim Tszyu event at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
On October 12, 2019, she defeated Laura Woods via TKO in the third round, then the following month she defeated Kanittha Ninthim via TKO in the second round.
In February 2020, Bridges signed a promotional contract with Split-T Management and made his U.S. debut on February 8, 2020, winning a six-round unanimous decision at the Hammond Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana. Crystal Hoy.
On March 14, it was confirmed that Bridges would face Shannon Courtney in a world bantamweight title fight for the vacant WBA title on the undercard of Connor Benn’s title defense against Samuel Vargas Women’s bantamweight title.
After losing her first career loss to Courtney, Bridges was scheduled to face Baker Connolly on August 7, 2021. She knocked down Connolly twice midway through the second round before the referee stopped it. Contest.
Bridges next faced Mailys Gangloff on September 4, 2021, narrowly winning points. On March 26, 2022, Bridges challenged the defending IBF women’s bantamweight champion María Cecilia Román (María Cecilia Román). This was Román’s eighth defense of the title.
On December 10, 2022, Bridges successfully defended his IBF bantamweight title for the first time with a TKO in the 8th round against Shannon O’Connell. However, Bridges lost the title to Miyo Yoshida via unanimous decision on December 9, 2023, in San Francisco.
social media
- Instagram account: Ebanie_Bridges
personal life
Australian professional boxer Ebanie Bridges is rumored to be dating retired British boxer Kell Brook. Bridges has been dating her partner for several years, although they are not yet married.
Bridges has previously said her partner lives in Australia while she is currently pursuing her boxing career in the UK. In 2024, news broke that Bridges was expecting her first child.
net worth
Australian professional boxer Ebanie Bridges, known as “The Blonde Bomber,” has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2023. Her income mainly comes from a successful boxing career, where she reportedly earns a salary of $250,000 per fight.
Additionally, she has secured lucrative endorsement deals with brands like OnlyFans and Forged Irish Stout, further adding to her massive net worth.