Conor McGregor has talked up Ebanie Bridges’ punching power after she confirmed his business is behind her.
On Monday, ‘The Blonder Bomber’ took to social media to reveal McGregor’s beer company will be sponsoring her when she defends her IBF bantamweight title against Avril Mathie on December 9.
Bridges first became a world champion in March 2022Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom
“Incase you haven’t heard…. Officially partnered with Forged Irish Stout,” Bridges tweeted.
“Blessed to have Conor McGregor and the FRGD Army beside me on my journey. 6 weeks to go before I defend my World Title in San Francisco USA.
“Make sure you tune in December 9 on DAZN Boxing to watch me in action.
“Forged Irish Stout now available in USA.”
The former dual-weight UFC champion responded by talking up the punching power of Bridges, who has scored knockouts in four of her nine professional wins.
McGregor replied: “This girl can BANG!!”
“Let’s go Eb, team Forged Irish Stout with you all the way.”
‘Notorious’ announced his relationship with Bridges had evolved last week, but she hadn’t acknowledged her deal with Forged Irish Stout until now.
Avril Mathie is 8-1-1 and coming off a loss to Ramla AliCredit: Getty
The combat sports duo first met in May and have since become friendsCredit: @EbanieBridges – Twitter
McGregor and Bridges first met while attending Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron earlier this year.
In August, they were spotted together at Anthony Joshua’s fight against Robert Helenius – an event McGregor’s company was sponsoring.
The Irishman made his grand arrival at London’s O2 Arena alongside a group of ring girls that included Bridges who sat next to him during Eddie Hearn’s heavyweight event.
Throughout the night, the pair were pictured together several times and seemed to play up to the cameras as McGregor even let Bridges serve him his drink at one point.
Post-fight, the popular Aussie was forced to defend her friendship with McGregor from ‘haters’ – two months later the unlikely duo’s bond is stronger than ever ahead of her latest fight.
Bridges hasn’t fought since stopping Shannon O’Connell inside eight rounds to defend her world title in Leeds last December.
A hand injury hampered her progress, but Bridges is now fully fit and ready to take on the world of boxing with McGregor in her corner.
