Former NRL WAG Arabella Del Busso has once again sparked outrage after her eye-catching outfit at a Misfits Boxing weigh-in sparked a fierce debate among fight fans.
Del Busso, who now boxes under the name ‘Little Bellsy’, became one of the biggest talking points of the official weigh-in ahead of Saturday night’s Beauty vs The Beast event in Manchester which will be headlined by Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall.
The former NRL WAG arrived in a silver rhinestone outfit that exposed her breasts – with only pasties to protect her modesty – that immediately sparked debate among boxing fans online.
The former partner of ex-NRL star Josh Reynolds posed on stage as cameras rolled, with footage later shared by DAZN Boxing to its social media channels.
Alongside the video, DAZN Boxing wrote: ‘That’s a weigh in outfit right there.’
The post generated thousands of reactions, with many fans praising Del Busso’s confidence while others questioned whether influencer boxing had drifted too far from the sport’s traditional roots.
Arabella Del Busso’s revealing weigh-in outfit sparked fierce debate among boxing fans ahead of her latest Misfits Boxing appearance
Critics questioned whether the revealing outfit was appropriate for a boxing event attended by families and children
Australian professional boxer Desley Robinson was among those offering support.
‘queen vibes @littlebellsy,’ Robinson commented.
Others were equally enthusiastic.
‘Yesssss sis,’ wrote one supporter.
Another added: ‘@littlebellsy get it QUEEN.’
But the weigh-in outfit also triggered a wave of criticism.
‘Is this boxing or porn?’ one commenter asked.
Another wrote: ‘yall know children come to these’.
A third added: ‘Come on @daznboxing You can do better.’
One fan lamented what they believed was happening to the sport.
‘WTF IS HAPPENING TO BOXING? This used to be a sport of discipline, respect and class.’
Another wrote: ‘What has the world come to.’
The strongest criticism came from one commenter who argued the debate was not about gender equality.
‘This isn’t about equality, it’s about common sense and modesty. A man being shirtless at a weigh-in is not the same as a woman exposing her breasts in front of a public crowd, cameras, and possibly kids.
‘Men and women are equal in value, but that doesn’t mean every action carries the same meaning or level of appropriateness.
‘From a social standpoint, modesty matters. This looks more like shock value and attention-seeking than just ‘making weight.’
Del Busso ensured she entered fight night as one of the most discussed names on the Manchester card
‘Equality doesn’t mean ignoring basic decency.’ they added.
Others accused influencer boxing of turning the sport into entertainment rather than competition.
‘It’s not for attention… it’s ‘for herself’ why is boxing turning into porn nowadays?’ one person wrote.
Another added: ‘Boxing been abused for years now, clowns making a mockery of our sport most of us have stuck years and years of blood sweat and tears in to!’
Del Busso has become one of the most controversial personalities in Australian sport and entertainment circles.
Born Donna Preusker, she first rose to national prominence through her relationship with Reynolds.
She later became the focus of a major scandal involving fake pregnancy claims that was investigated by 60 Minutes.
She subsequently appeared on SAS Australia and served five months in prison in 2024 after being convicted of stealing more than $52,000 from her employer while working as a medical receptionist.
Since her release, Del Busso has attempted to reinvent herself through influencer boxing and has become a regular figure on the Misfits Boxing circuit under the Little Bellsy moniker.
