Stunning celebs you forgot were boxing ring girls from I'm A Celeb star to Playboy model & presenter who made a million
WEARING their tiny hot pants and low cut tops, ring girls have become a popular part of boxing.
Over the years, many of these stunning women have gone on to be celebrities themselves.
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Olivia Hawkins
Olivia Hawkins revealed her time as a boxing ring girl was 'empowering'.
Before Love Island fame, she worked part-time at matches and covered huge fights for rapper-turned-boxer KSI.
Previously speaking about the job, Liv said: 'Obviously they got rid of the Formula 1 grid girls, but I feel so empowered.
'Everyone within the boxing community makes me feel so welcome.
'And you always feel so supported with all the security and everything, but I just think every woman should embrace themselves and do whatever they want.
'Obviously, I get the odd wolf whistle, but I don't really tend to pay too much attention to that.
'Once I'm finished, I'm just ready to get in my car and get the heater on really.'
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Maura Higgins
Long before finding fame on Love Island, Maura Higgins was once a ring girl for boxing superstar Anthony Joshua.
Photos previously emerged of the star at the weigh-in of Joshua's clash with Alexander Povetkin in 2018.
Maura was also be spotted next to 2012 Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell in the build-up to his rematch against Yvan Mendy.
Maura Higgins stuns in risque dress as she cheers on fellow Love Island star Tommy Fury in huge KSI boxing fight
She is now a huge star who works as a model and TV presenter.
Last year she won over a new army of fans when she appeared on I'm A Celebrity.
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Emma Milton
Emma Milton has worked as a boxing ring girl for the Super Six Boxing series.
Over the years she has been part of many big matches including George Groves and Eubank Jr in October 2017.
Hailing from Whitefield, Emma also earns her living from being a promotional model with a big social media following.
She has worked for fashion brands including Baby Boo Fashion, and Nasty Girl.
Emma also appeared on the reality TV show Shipwrecked in 2019 and news circulated in 2017 that she was dating former Premier League footballer, Nathan Redmond.
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Apollonia Lewellyn
Apollonia Lewellyn, who is originally from Leeds, made a name for herself during the Elle Brooke and KSI fight card at Wembley.
The model revealed her earnings rose nine-fold after joining the KSI -led Misfits organisation.
But she explained most of her income is still through OnlyFans.
Apollonia said: "I love being a part of Misfits events. It's like one big family! It's more like a social event for me rather than work.
"The whole package. I love all the hype for it and the leading up days. It's so fun!"
Ebanie Bridges
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Ebanie Bridges has made no secret of her ring girl past.
She has since risen up the ranks to become a boxer herself.
However, Ebanie hasn't forgotten her ring girl roots and regularly shared throwback pictures on social media from that time in her native Australia.
Anna Robey
It looks like Love Island has been a playground for rings girls, as Anna Robey has also been one.
The brunette stunner shot to fame on the winter version of the hit ITV2 show, back in 2023.
She wasn't the only ring girl in the villa at the time, as Liv Hawkins was also on that season.
In December, Anna teased that she was heading back to the ring with an Instagram pic of her in the uniform, and writing: "Back in the game."
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Dessie Mitcheson
Sexy Dessie Mitcheson is an American boxing ring girl who appears at major fights sponsored by Tectate.
She is best known for being one of the main round girls for the Maywearther vs Pacquiao fight in 2015.
Dessie has made herself known by becoming Miss Pennsylvania Intercontinental, the Face of Playboy Intimates, the Face of the MGM Grand Las Vegas, and Maxim magazine's 'Hometown Hottie'.
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