Ebanie Bridges

Ebanie Bridges achieved a major career milestone in March 2022 by winning the IBF World Bantamweight title against Maria Cecilia Roman at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. She made her professional boxing debut on February 8, 2019, at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, securing a unanimous decision win against Mahiecka Pareno. Throughout 2019 and 2020, Bridges quickly built her record with victories over opponents including Laura Woods, Kanittha Ninthim, and Crystal Hoy, establishing her presence across the bantamweight and super bantamweight divisions in the boxing scene. A significant turning point in Bridges’ career came in March 2021 when she competed for and secured the vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Super Bantam title against Carol Earl.

Later that year, in April 2021, she faced Shannon Courtenay for the vacant WBA Female Bantamweight title at the Copper Box Arena in London. Demonstrating her resilience and commitment to the sport, Bridges followed this high-stakes bout with decisive wins against Bec Connolly in August 2021 and Mailys Gangloff in September 2021. Following her IBF World Bantamweight title win in March 2022, Bridges successfully defended the title in December 2022 against Shannon O’Connell, again in Leeds, notably knocking O’Connell down in the third round. Her professional career, spanning from 2019 to 2023, has seen her compete in 11 bouts, completing 71 rounds, and maintaining an impressive KO percentage of 44.44%.

Bridges’ career record stands at 9 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, with 4 KOs. Her competitive drive continued into late 2023, with her last fight in December 2023 being for the IBF World Bantamweight title against Miyo Yoshida, which she lost by unanimous decision. Ebanie Bridges remains a compelling figure in professional boxing, known for her competitive spirit and significant achievements in multiple title contests.