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Aussie boxer Avril Mathie's dream of fighting her countrywoman Ebanie Bridges for her IBF featherweight world title hit an obstacle on Saturday as she lost to Britain's Ramla Ali in her first defeat as a professional.
Ali had too much class for the 25-year-old former beauty queen, outboxing her to score a unanimous points win over 10 rounds at New York's famous Madison Square Garden.
The Aussie tried to bridge the gap by upping her work rate in the latter stages of the fight, but was unable to overcome her highly rated opponent.
The loss will put a dent in Mathie's quest to fight Bridges, with the pair's aggressive styles and glamorous displays outside the ring sure to make the bout popular with fans if it ever comes off.
Mathie lost her unbeaten status as a professional on Saturday at New York's famous Madison Square Garden - putting a dent in her hopes of facing Ebanie Bridges for a world title
The Aussie did her best against Britain's Ramla Ali but lost in a unanimous points decision
Bridges is one of the biggest names in women's boxing due to her skill and bravery in the ring - but also her habit of wearing lingerie to weigh-ins, down-to-earth demeanour