EBANIE BRIDGES has hit back at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s infamous remarks about “useless” ring girls.
The 36-year-old Aussie was a former ring girl before becoming a pro boxer and winning the IBF bantamweight title.
Ebanie Bridges is the IBF bantamweight boxing champion of the world
The Blonde Bomber was a ring girl before becoming a pro boxer
The Blonde Bomber, who was also a school teacher, is currently preparing to defend her belt against compatriot Shannon O’Connell.
This week she appeared on Pub Talk, and she used the opportunity to blast back at Khabib’s controversial comments.
The now-retired undefeated UFC legend had claimed “ring girls are the most useless people in martial arts” last year.
But Bridges said: “Why are people who aren’t us, trying to take our jobs away from us? We love it, I loved being a ring girl. I don’t think it’s useless.
“I loved being part of the entertainment, being paid to watch those fights. You’ve got people saying it’s sexist, it’s objectifying… maybe I want to be objectified.
“Maybe I want to make money… don’t make my mind up for me. You can’t have boxing without the ring girls.”
Bridges revealed that her love for boxing developed at an early age after noticing the ring girls – and she says she had no qualms about becoming one herself.
She added: “I was a ring girl. I love combat sports, I grew up with it, so for me to be at the fights… I loved it.
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“I got paid mad money, probably more than some of the fighters, to sit ringside.
“I’d be walking around in a G-string.
“They don’t do the G-strings these days but back in my heyday, that’s how we used to do it.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov labelled ring girls as ‘useless’ last year
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy boxing gear?
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What are the different types and uses of boxing gloves?
There are three main types for boxing gloves: mitts or fingerless mitts. There is padding around the fingers of mitten gloves. Fingerless mitts are not padded around the knuckles and still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire hand.
For punching with the fist, mittens can be used. Fingerless mitt gloves are used for punching or striking with the knuckle of the index finger. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
How to throw a jab:
You can throw a jab by following this easy step-by–step guide.
- Get up with both feet.
- Raise your arm above your shoulder.
- Keep your fist in front of your target.
- After hitting your target, raise your arm upwards.
- Continue with steps 1 through 4.
How many punches can one human take?
A punch is “a blow delivered from the fist”. The human body can only take one punch at a given time. You are punching someone in the face if they hit you. You cannot hit the person back. This would be two punches.
What are the 7 punches used in boxing?
These seven punches are: jab cross, hook hook, uppercut straight right, left hook and body shot. These punches are used to attack the opponent’s head, body, and legs.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It consists of two opponents who try to knock out each other’s head. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This type includes sparring sessions using padded gloves, but without protection. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Boxing is typically practiced in clubs, stadiums or gyms. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. He raises his leg when he is hit with a kick and then moves away from the opponent. To avoid being kicked on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes from the front. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. You can either deliver an elbow strike directly, or indirectly. Directly refers to hitting your opponent with the forearm, while indirect means you hit him using another part of your arms.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This allows him to put distance between himself, his opponent, and the ring. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. There are many stances available to boxers. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. This involves changing position, speed and rhythm.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
Combinations
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Spare parts
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
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