Bridges hasn’t stepped into the ring since her impressive win against Shannon O’Connell in December 2022 due to a hand injury she sustained before the fight. Despite this setback, she made a name for herself in March 2022 by defeating Maria Cecilia Roman for the world title, ending Roman’s six-title defense reign.
Known for her unique weigh-in attire, which includes lingerie, the 37-year-old boxer has caught the attention of fans and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Bridges has also capitalized on her success by creating an OnlyFans page, turning her achievements into “generational wealth.”
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Bridges’ upcoming match will be against Mathie, another Australian boxer known for her daring weigh-in outfits. While Bridges opts for lingerie, Mathie confidently rocks skimpy bikinis on the scale.
The matchup may come as a surprise, given Mathie’s recent loss to Ramli Ali, forcing her to move up a weight class. Despite this, Bridges is looking forward to facing her friend in the ring, expecting their styles to mesh well. The fight is scheduled for December 9, as part of the undercard for the Haney-Prograis event, and Bridges has already dubbed it the “sexiest fight ever.”
In a conversation with The Daily Mail, Bridges expressed her admiration for Mathie and their shared excitement for the bout. She predicted that their clash would captivate a wide audience, attracting attention beyond the usual boxing fans. With a knockout victory in her previous fight, Bridges is confident in her abilities and envisions a mid-round KO, though she’s prepared to go the distance if necessary.
The duo has already engaged in banter on social media. Bridges tweeted, “I’m excited to duke it out with your beautiful face @avrilmathie.” In response, Mathie joked, “It’s only fair play after I’ve already popped your right boob.” You act as if they’ll be hard to miss 🍈🍈😳 😂😂😂
They’ve also joined in the Instagram comments, with Bridges commenting, “I’m going to mess up your face #JustSaying #CollabAfterTho.” Mathie retorted, “Haha, all good because I’ll mess up yours first.”
While there may be some hype surrounding the upcoming fight, it’s worth noting that Bridges and Avril have always had a friendly rivalry. When the fight was initially mentioned back in April, Bridges had nothing but positive things to say about her fellow countrywoman. “I genuinely admire Avril, she’s fantastic,” Bridges expressed in an interview with talkSPORT. “Her work ethic, her determination, and everything she has accomplished – I have so much respect for her. I truly believe that our upcoming fight will be incredible and will definitely be a crowd-pleaser. Our weigh-ins might even break the internet!” The December 9 event will be a significant one for Australians, as Liam Paro is set to battle Montana Love, with the victor likely to earn a shot at the winner of the Haney and Prograis match.
