“A Lot of Girls, Not Me”: Days After Amanda Serrano Relinquishes Her WBC Title, Ebanie Bridges Sidelines Her From the Campaign Outlining the Problems

Ebanie Bridges, the Aussie IBF women’s bantamweight champion, finds herself at the center of a boxing saga as she contemplates entering the ring for 12 rounds of three minutes each. The twist in the tale comes after Amanda Serrano, an undisputed featherweight champion, relinquished her WBC title in protest against the organization’s reluctance to allow women to engage in longer rounds. Serrano, a trailblazer advocating for gender equality in the sport, took a bold stance, emphasizing the need for fairness and equality.

In the world of women’s boxing, where championship bouts traditionally span ten rounds of two minutes each, Bridges too stands as a vocal advocate for change. However, while echoing Serrano’s sentiment, she makes another point- “Pay me more, and I’ll fight threes.”

Ebanie Bridges Demands Fair Pay

Ebanie Bridgers, set to face Miyo Yoshida as the undercard at the Haney Vs Prograis bout of December 9th, asserted that she would willingly engage in extended rounds if provided with appropriate compensation. In an interview with Seconds Out, Bridges emphasized the huge difference in salaries that the highest-paid female boxers earn, compared to the salaries of others. She said, “When you’re getting paid $1 million a fight, you fight whatever you want, you know what I mean?”

While agreeing with Serrano’s stance to an extent, she asserted the position of many other lesser-known fighters who get paid in pennies to undertake even bigger fights. As she explained, “A lot of girls, not me, are getting paid like 10 grand for world title fights. Why should we be putting in extra risk when we’re not making that money? But I would like it, if we all train three we can do it. Amanda Serrano proved we can do it, women can do it but I think the money needs to come with it. It’s all good for Amanda and the girls on top who are making that.”

While championing the cause for longer rounds, the Blonde Bomber faces her own set of challenges in the unpredictable world of boxing.

Life beyond the money

Amidst the chaos, Bridges reflects on her journey, emphasizing that her motivation extends beyond financial gains. The former maths teacher turned IBF Bantamweight champion reaffirms her commitment to achieving undisputed status, underlining the deeper goals that keep her focused. 

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As Bridges readies herself for her upcoming bout against Miyo Yoshida, a fighter with a mixed recent record, the stage positions for a clash that transcends the physicality of the ring. It’s a symbolic encounter that mirrors the broader struggle for recognition, equality, and fair treatment in women’s boxing. In a sport where every punch thrown tells a story, the narrative outside the ring often remains untold.

What do you think? Do you agree with Amanda Serrano or the perspective put forth by the WBC President? Tell us in the comments below.

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