IBF women's bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges has revealed that one of her biggest fans is UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
The pair finally met during fight week for Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron, a fight which Cameron won by majority decision.
Speaking to OnlyAccounts.io, Bridges discussed her relationship with McGregor and the support he gives ahead of her fights.
"He’s lovely {Conor McGregor} – me and Conor have been talking for a while – he’s always supported my career; I’ve talked to him online and he sends me messages before my fights and has invited me to Ireland a few times and is nice to have that support and friendship," Bridges said.
"Recently was obviously the first time I’d seen him in person and that was great after the conversations we’ve had online.
"He’s awesome and so effervescent and has that energy – when Conor walks in the room he lights it up and he’s very inspiring."