Leeds fan Ebanie Bridges treated like hero on first return to Elland Road as world champion

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Leeds United fan Ebanie Bridges was treated like a hero as she made her first return to Elland Road as a world champion on Saturday.

The Blonde Bomber was presented to supporters on the pitch ahead of the match with Southampton, along with fellow Leeds fan and world champion Josh Warrington.Bridges claimed the first world title of her career at the First Direct Arena in Leeds last weekend as she claimed the IBF bantamweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Maria Cecilia Roman.To celebrate her title victory, she was unveiled to supporters and completed a lap of honour before Saturday's match.Following the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Bridges uploaded footage of her pitch entrance to Instagram which showed her waving to fans and posing for pictures.In her caption she wrote: “Was a great day at Elland Road today, getting such an amazing reception with the Leeds Warrior and 2x World Champion Josh Warrington.

ILY LEEDS. Thank you Leeds for the love and support.”Who should Ebanie Bridges face in her next fight? Let us know in the comments section below.Bridges wore a retro Leeds shirt and a jacket emblazoned with her nickname 'The Blonde Bomber' as she strutted round the Elland Road pitch before taking her seat in the stands.She watched on as Jesse Marsch's side were held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton, with Jack Harrison's opener cancelled out by a stunning free-kick from James Ward-Prowse.The Aussie fighter has made no secret of her love for Leeds and posed for a picture with three of the club's stars after her title triumph last Saturday.Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper and Kalvin Phillips were all present for Bridges' fight in Leeds, before Warrington went on to win in the main event.Warrington defeated Kiko.