Junior welterweight contender Amelia Moore (2-0, 1 KO) has never been one to take the easy road. Whether it’s fighting through injuries, serving as a color commentator, or becoming an EMT, Moore thrives in the deep end.
On Saturday, October 11, Moore will dive in again—this time against Victoria “Fury” Mason (1-0, 1 KO) at the Great Cedar Showroom inside Foxwoods Resort Casino. The bout between the two unbeaten females will top the undercard of CES Boxing’s Bloodlines: Gotti vs. Hagler.
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A 2020 U.S. Olympic alternate with over 130 amateur bouts, Amelia Moore’s amateur resume speaks for itself. In the pro ranks, Moore made a splash in 2024 as part of the Team Combat League, where she compiled a perfect 12-0 record with the Boston Butchers over two seasons.
Now ranked #8 in the world with the WBA and WBO, Amelia is carefully devising a plan to compete for and win a world title. But before turning her attention to global ambitions, Moore knows that she has to focus on what’s in front of her on October 11.
“It’s been an awesome, long camp, and I’m definitely ready,” Moore said of her preparation for Victoria Mason. “I spent the first five weeks of camp with Bud Crawford and the B&B team, just building a great foundation. Then the last three weeks, I’ve had the great opportunity to work with seven-time world champion kickboxer Nilli Block and two-time UFC champion Rose Namajunas in Denver. I’ve had amazing sparring, everything’s been really consistent, and I’m ready to go.”
The names she drops—Crawford, Block, Namajunas—aren’t just for effect. They’re a reflection of the circles she keeps: elite fighters who push her to new levels.
Moore has long admired Terence “Bud” Crawford, not just for his pound-for-pound dominance, but for the way he carries himself outside the ring.
“He’s smart,” said Moore of the three-time undisputed champion. “He’s not running around buying flamboyant jewelry that loses 60% market value when you walk out of the store. He invests in his community. He’s purchased a load of properties in Omaha. He’s a diversified human and he loves sports in general—he wrestles, plays basketball, even table tennis. He keeps breaking the mold. He’s not trying to be like everybody else.”
That same versatility defines Moore. Earlier this year, Amelia suffered a broken nose during a Team Combat League bout but refused to quit, fighting through blood and pain to preserve her undefeated record. Photos of that night—her face crimson, her eyes clear—tell the story of a fighter with grit in her DNA.
“When things get nasty, a switch goes off in me and I rise to the occasion,” Moore said. “There shouldn’t be a question in anybody’s mind what kind of beast I am.”
The April injury forced Amelia to take time off from competition, but she didn’t sit idle. When the TCL offered her the chance to serve as a color commentator for their broadcasts, Moore took the opportunity with both hands.
“I got thrown into it,” laughs Moore. “I’ve never done anything like it before. It was so fun, but doing the role with no formal training was a challenge. Thankfully, I have a good boxing IQ and I already knew a lot of the athletes. I also had really good mentors around me, like Beto Duran, Ray Flores and Claudia Trejo. They made the job a lot easier and I quickly fell into my stride.”
In addition to ringside commentary, Amelia made good use of the time by earning her national EMT certification and completed certifications in personal training, sports nutrition, and performance conditioning.
“I think it’s so important to understand the body and how to optimize performance,” explains Moore, sounding more like a scientist than a pugilist. “Especially for female athletes—having the medical background to support that is key. Understanding nutrition and how it coincides with training is one of the big keys to unlocking performance.”
Moore’s curiosity stems from her own health journey. After years of dealing with autoimmune issues and misdiagnoses, she took charge of her body and her education. Now, she’s studying gene analysis for sports performance, determined to help others find the answers she once couldn’t.
“I came out of the military with some of the worst autoimmune issues ever,” reflects Amelia of her days in the US Naval Academy. “I had what they thought was Crohn’s disease, but after extensive testing, it was eventually downgraded to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). In between, I had a pulmonologist, a gastroenterologist, an immunologist, and an allergy specialist. I was getting an infection every three weeks and the doctors kept giving me an antibiotic like a PEZ dispenser. I became antibiotic resistant to that type of antibiotic. It was a mess.”
Now with her IBD under control and a firm understanding of how nutrition and exercise impact her body, Moore is able to fully focus on October 11, when she faces an opponent with a serious pedigree of her own. Victoria Mason is a 17-bout MMA veteran who’s fought five times in the UFC. Moore recognizes the danger in that.
“She’s seasoned,” admits the Maine native, now living in Colorado Springs. “She’s more of an orthodox fighter, but she switches southpaw. She’s a striker, and she’s been on big stages. But boxing is my space, and she’s going to find that out. It’s gonna be a great fight.”
Working with the likes of Namajunas and Block has given Moore insight into how to face such a versatile opponent.
“Rose is a dominant striker in MMA,” Moore explained. “She’s very well versed and a switch fighter, so training with her helped me work on timing and awareness. Nilli is a dominant force in kick boxing. Their fight IQ is really high—if you mess up, the small margins matter. They pushed me to be a better athlete, and I love that.”
Normally campaigning at junior welterweight, Moore agreed to fight Mason at lightweight—a challenge she accepted without hesitation.
“They asked for 135, and that’s fine,” conceded Moore. “Making 140 is a cakewalk, so 135 will be okay. I can float between both divisions. The goal is to keep progressing with each fight. The point is not to just get a title shot, but when one presents itself, I want to be ready to capture it like a bat out of hell and hang on to it.”
Fully healed from her nose injury, Moore’s sights are set on activity and progression.
“The goal is still the same,” she said. “Positioning for a mandatory or an eliminator. I want to fight two or three times by early summer and then see what happens mid-year. I’m not interested in padded records—I’m playing to win, and I’m fighting for legacy.”
That sense of purpose extends beyond her own career. As a fighter, commentator, and mentor, Moore has found a voice that echoes far beyond the ring.
“I want to give a voice to these athletes,” said Amelia. “I was often the only female or the only athlete on broadcast, and I wanted to nail it so that more opportunities come to us.”
When Victoria Mason steps into the ring on October 11, she will be facing not just a boxer with excellent pedigree—she’ll battle a fearless competitor who is relentlessly evolving as a fighter and as a person.
“The journey continues,” Moore said. “Thank you for tuning in. Let’s get it. It’s going to be a great fight. I’m playing to win and I’m fighting for legacy.”
Fans can catch Amelia Moore’s fight live at Foxwoods or via the TMT live stream. Tickets and updates are available through her official website, Amelia Moore Boxing.
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