"Not eating and getting into these positions" - Ebanie Bridges revisits underbelly of ring girl business as new names like Sydney Thomas go viral

Ebanie Bridges has reflected on her days as a ring girl, shedding light on the challenges and dedication involved in the role. Her comments come as 20-year-old Sydney Thomas skyrocketed to fame after turning heads during Jake Paul’s bout against Mike Tyson.

Bridges, a former IBF bantamweight champion, described her time as a ring girl as demanding yet enjoyable. However, Bridges emphasized the lesser-seen pressures, including strict diets, grueling schedules, and frequent travel.

Speaking to Daily Star, 'The Blonde Bomber' said:

"You’ve got to diet. Like you can't eat all night if you want to look good, I’m sure there’s some girls that just rock up nice and slim. But I always, I was a bodybuilder. So I always like to look ripped and look good. There’s late nights, you know, you're getting flown around the country. I used to get to do a lot of shows all around, there was lots of driving. Yeah...modelling is tough!"

She added:

"Models spend all day having photo shoots and not eating and getting into these positions, and then having [to] change into this, change into that, like, yeah, people just don't get it." [H/t: Daily Star]

Sydney Thomas, who made her ring girl debut only recently, admitted feeling overwhelmed by the sudden fame and business opportunities that followed her viral appearance at the boxing event.

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Ebanie Bridges opens up about pregnancy

In September, Ebanie Bridges recently revealed her pregnancy during Misfits Boxing’s X Series 18. Now stepping into a new chapter as she prepares for motherhood, the 38-year-old Australian remains connected to the sport she loves while planning a potential return to the ring.

Speaking to Daily Star, the boxer said:

"Obviously my big news is out. I'm pregnant...Training what I can and what I can do. Trying to keep myself fit and same I’m in the gym. I'm training a friend. I'm training for her while prepping her for her fights as well, so helping others fighters as well. While I'm not in full force. I’ve got very itchy knuckles, and I’m hanging to get back into the ring big time... [Also] I never thought I’d say it but I miss running, I kind of wish I could run."

Bridges has her sights set on a comeback in late 2025, with a potential fight in Leeds, where her fanbase remains strong.