Bridges vs O'Connell

2022 - 12 - 11

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'A real shock': All-Aussie world title blockbuster UP NOW as Bridges ... (Fox Sports)

'A real shock': All-Aussie world title blockbuster UP NOW as Bridges sends rival big warning — LIVE.

I knew it was going to be the hardest fight of my career, and it was.” But I was better, and that’s why I’m the champion.” We know who the queen of Australian boxing is. Mike Costello described the right hand as “a clear tactic” from O’Connell early in the fight and she was finding plenty of success with it too. Bridges found immediate success with the biggest shot of the fight as she sent O’Connell straight to the canvas before hitting her again with a brutal right hand soon after she got up. She can bang.

Ebanie Bridges Drops, Stops Shannon O'Connell in Eight of Grudge ... (BoxingScene.com)

First Direct Arena, Leeds - For the IBF bantamweight title, Ebanie Bridges (9-1, 4 KOs) stopped mandatory challenger Shannon O'Connell (23-7-1, 11 KOs) in ...

In the fourth round, Cash boxed better, using his jab and working his openings and regaining control of matters. O’Connell landed a big left hand late in the round, but Bridges just walked through it. Cash, who last boxed in February, started fast, walking down the Portuguese boxer and landing a series of big rights. O’Connell put a furious effort into the start of the fifth round, as she hammered away at Bridges with both hands. O’Connell was already looking tired, but she was now in a slugging match with Bridges and, after she caught Bridges and seemed to stagger her, O’Connell then was hurt again herself. O’Connell tried to fire back but was nailed by another right.

Aussie wins: 'Not bad for a skanky stripper' (NEWS.com.au)

Ebanie Bridges has defeated fellow Aussie Shannon O'Connell to retain her IBF bantamweight world title and dethrone the “queen of Australian boxing” with a ...

But I was better, and that’s why I’m the champion.” I hope the world, I hope Australia is proud of me now. We know who the queen of Australian boxing is. The ref calls the fight. Ebanie Bridges pummeled Shannon O'Connell all over the ring. [Bridges and O’Connell traded barbs](https://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/ebanie-bridges-blasts-skanky-stripper-slur-ahead-of-allaussie-boxing-showdown/news-story/4b62ed6943f9b584cd4301d8e9d0af21) in the lead-up to the fight billed as the biggest women’s fight in Australian boxing history.

Aussie's 'monstrous' win after 'stripper' sledge (Wide World of Sports)

Ebanie Bridges retained her IBF bantamweight world belt by stopping fellow Aussie brawler Shannon O'Connell.

"We know who the queen of Australian boxing is. But I was better, and that's why I'm the champion." She can bang. READ MORE: So I can't really give her that much respect - she can hit but.

Ebanie Bridges defeats Shannon O'Connell in Leeds for IBF ... (ABC News)

Ebanie Bridges hits back at Shannon O'Connell after 'disrespectful' comments, winning the IBF bantamweight world title.

Queenslander O'Connell (23-7-1, 11 KOs) claimed Bridges had disrespected Australian fight fans by wanting the bout in England, and described her as a "skanky stripper wannabe". There was plenty of sniping and bad blood in the lead-up to what was widely regarded as the biggest fight in the history of Australian women's boxing. Bridges described O'Connell as hungry and fierce and said it was the toughest fight of her career, and she wasn't badly hurt by the right hand that stunned her early.

Ebanie Bridges dominates & stops Shannon O'Connell to retain title ... (FIGHTMAG)

Ebanie Bridges retains IBF bantamweight title via eighth-round TKO against Shannon O'Connell in Leeds, England.

Ebanie Bridges was on top when she faced Shannon O’Connell at First Direct Arena in Leeds, England on Saturday, December 10. Adelaide native O’Connell dropped to 23-7-1, 11 KOs. The referee stepped in to call it a day at 1 minute and 45 seconds into the eighth round following a flurry of punches from the champion.

Ebanie Bridges fight vs Shannon O'Connell LIVE RESULTS: Blonde ... (The Sun)

THE BLONDE Bomber Ebanie Bridges came out victorious against Shannon O'Connell, stopping her in round 8 in an entertaining fight.Bridges successfully.

This is some scrap here. Round Two Into round three... Round three Into round four... Into round five... Round four Into round six... I hope everybody knows who the queen of Australian boxing is now!" Into round eight... Round six Round seven