Conor McGregor secretly flies Anthony Joshua ring girl out to San Francisco to surprise Ebanie Bridges before fight
CONOR MCGREGOR has “secretly” flown out a glamorous ring girl to San Fransico as a show of support for Ebanie Bridges.
The Australian boxer is in the US for her fight against Miyo Yoshida on Saturday at the Chase Centre.
Chloe Ellman-Baker’s journey to America was kept under wraps as McGregor wanted to surprise Bridges.
The ring girl forged a connection with Bridges while working at boxing events.
They were introduced to each other by fellow ring girl Alissa King-Underwood.
Bridges has become a big inspiration to Chloe as she started out in the boxing world as a ring girl before winning the Bantamweight world title in 2022.
She told SunSport: “I shared with Conor my dream to see Ebanie fight here, and true to his word, he made it happen.
“Now, as part of the Forged Irish Stout team, I’m beyond excited to cheer Ebanie on.
“My emotions are a mix of excitement and nervousness, especially for the flight, but I know Ebanie will make us all proud.
“Being here is a testament to the incredible opportunities that unfold when passion meets determination.”
Chloe surprised Bridges while she was giving an interview.
The Aussie boxer responded saying: “Oh my god!
“What is this. I can’t believe this, you kept it so quiet. My favourite.”
Speaking about Bridges, Chloe admitted she has become a close friend of the boxing star.
She added: “Ebanie Bridges, once a ring girl and now a force to be reckoned with in the ring, has become more than an inspiration for me, she is a friend and a mentor.
“Ebanie’s journey from ring girl to a powerhouse in the ring has left an indelible mark on me.
“It’s not just about the glamour, and it’s about breaking boundaries and challenging expectations.
“Ebanie’s impact serves as a driving force for myself as she strives to elevate the legacy of ring girls in the boxing world.”
The surprise journey intertwines with the unveiling of McGregor’s drinks brand, Forged Irish Stout, which is sponsoring the ring girls for the fight.
Chloe comes from a Matchroom boxing heritage as her mother, Julie, was also a ring girl and appeared at Chris Eubank Sr’s 1992 WBO super-middleweight title win against Ron Essett.
While Chloe has worked with Eddie Hearn, her mother worked with his dad, Barry Hearn, during her time ringside.
She also starred in Eubank’s fight against Nigel Benn in 1993.
Chloe modelled between rounds when Anthony Joshua beat Jermaine Franklin at London’s O2 Arena back in April.
She has built up her own fanbase online with over 27k followers on Instagram.