Six women found new strength through the sport – and have had their stories immortalised by a celebrated female photographer

When Esther Oni joined a boxing gym just over a year ago, she had no idea it would change her life. Being abused as a child had shattered her self-esteem and left her feeling isolated and anxious. Today, she has her sights set on boxing professionally, competing against the best in the world.

“I’m a different person to the one I was before boxing,” she says. “I feel relieved, like something has left me. I feel free.”

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