Promoter Eddie Hearn did not know where to look as boxer Avril Mathie wore a bikini during her pre-fight weigh-in.
Ahead of her fight against Ramla Ali on Saturday night, Mathie showed off her physique when she stepped onto the scales in nothing but a bright yellow bikini.
During the weigh-in held at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York. Mathie stunned fans as she wore the bikini, leaving Hearn in a rather awkward position.
The promoter did not know where to look as he glared straight ahead as Mathie weighed in at 121.4, which was exactly the same as her opponent.
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Heading into the much-anticipated contest, both fighters are currently unbeaten as they go head-to-head for the vacant IBF intercontinental junior featherweight championship.
Mathie spoke about her emotions ahead of the bout, she said to ITR Boxing: “So excited, really pumped. I think this is going to be a really good fight for me and a very winnable one.
“For the first two years I never really took it seriously, it was just something I did for fun, as a hobby. It was when I split from my ex - we owned a regular gym together - that was kind of holding me in Australia and why I didn't move to another country sooner.”
The Australian also spoke about her travels to Las Vegas which allowed her to meet people from the boxing world.
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Mathie added: “Spending that time in Vegas made me realise this is where I need to be to meet the people who are going to give you the opportunities.”
Speaking about her opponent, Mathie said: “I think she's an incredible fighter but very one-dimensional. In that one dimension she's awesome, but outside of that she struggles a bit.
“She doesn't handle pressure well, if you have her going on the back foot she's a little uncomfortable. She's not faced anyone like me before, I face girls who are better than her in sparring every single week.
“I feel confident about this. Once I can make her really uncomfortable then she'll probably just fold.”
Topics: Eddie Hearn, Boxing
Marcus Chan