The boxing world is buzzing after Ebanie Bridges, the “Blonde Bomber,” made a sensational return to the ring under Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), with her signature lingerie weigh-ins stealing the spotlight. The 38-year-old Australian, who signed with MVP in July 2025, announced her comeback after a nearly two-year hiatus following her December 2023 loss to Miyo Yoshida. At a recent press event for her upcoming fight, Bridges captivated fans and media alike, stepping onto the scales in a daring, sheer lingerie set that left jaws on the floor and overshadowed Paul’s own promotional antics. Social media, particularly X, exploded with reactions, with fans dubbing her weigh-in “the real main event.”
Bridges, a former IBF bantamweight champion, has long been known for her provocative weigh-in outfits, a tradition that’s drawn both praise and criticism. Her latest appearance, complete with a playful smirk and a championship belt draped over her shoulder, reaffirmed her status as a marketing genius. “It’s about confidence, not just the look,” she told The Daily Star, explaining her choice of a black lace ensemble that sparked a frenzy online. The moment shifted focus from Paul, whose YouTube-turned-boxing career typically dominates headlines, with one X user joking, “Jake who? Ebanie’s running the show now!”
The event marked Bridges’ return after stepping away to start a family with fellow boxer Kell Brook, welcoming their son in February 2025. Now, training rigorously for a planned December 2025 bout, she’s joined MVP’s star-studded roster, including Amanda Serrano and Alycia Baumgardner. Bridges praised MVP’s investment in women’s boxing, saying, “Jake and his team are elevating the sport for the right reasons.” Yet, her weigh-in theatrics ensured she outshone Paul’s promotional efforts for the card, which includes her fight against an unnamed opponent. Fans on X speculated about potential matchups, with names like Astrid Wett surfacing after Bridges’ earlier callout.
Paul, no stranger to generating buzz, seemed unfazed, even embracing the attention Bridges brought to MVP. “Ebanie’s a star, and we’re thrilled to have her,” he told Ring Magazine. However, critics argue Bridges’ spectacle risks overshadowing her in-ring talent, where she holds a 9-2 record with 4 knockouts. Her 2022 stoppage of Shannon O’Connell proved her mettle, yet some, like former rival O’Connell, have called her weigh-ins “gimmicky.” Bridges dismissed such critiques, stating, “I’m a fighter first, but I know how to sell a show.”
As Bridges prepares for her return, her weigh-in has reignited debates about marketability versus merit in boxing. With MVP’s backing and her undeniable charisma, she’s poised to make waves, both in and out of the ring. The question remains whether her in-ring performance will match the hype of her jaw-dropping weigh-ins, but for now, Bridges has proven she can steal the spotlight—even from a showman like Jake Paul.
