About Starborn
Creating more opportunities for female boxers
Starborn Female Fighters Network is a free NSW network connecting female boxers, coaches and promoters for suitable fights, sparring opportunities and boxing events.
Founded in Newcastle in 2026 by female boxer Zahli-Star, Starborn was created to make it easier for women in boxing to be seen, supported and connected.
Why do female boxers find it harder?
Finding a suitable boxing match involves much more than simply finding another fighter.
Boxers need to be matched according to factors such as age, weight, experience, location and availability. Because there are fewer registered female boxers, the number of suitable opponents becomes much smaller once all these factors are considered.
Distance can make matching even harder—particularly for fighters in Newcastle, Northern NSW and regional communities. Opportunities are often shared through individual gyms and personal contacts, meaning suitable fighters may exist without knowing about one another.
Women’s boxing also has a much shorter competitive history. It made its Olympic debut only in 2012, so many of its pathways, networks and opportunities are still developing.
Who is Starborn for?
Starborn welcomes:
Female boxers of all ages, abilities and experience levels
Fighters seeking bouts or suitable sparring partners
Coaches looking for opportunities for their female fighters
Promoters searching for suitable female matchups
Whether you are preparing for your first bout or already have years of experience, Starborn is here to help strengthen your connections within the sport.
How Starborn helps
Fighters and coaches register their details with Starborn for free.
Starborn uses this information to:
Help identify suitable fight and sparring connections
Increase the visibility of female fighters
Connect coaches and promoters across NSW
Share relevant boxing opportunities
Organise female sparring days and networking events
Starborn does not replace a fighter’s coach. It strengthens the network around fighters, coaches and promoters so suitable opportunities are easier to find.
Where does Starborn operate?
Starborn is based in Newcastle and supports female boxers throughout NSW—including the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Sydney, Northern NSW and regional communities.
When can you join?
Registrations are open now and completely free.
The more fighters and coaches who register, the stronger the network becomes—and the more opportunities we can help create for women in boxing.
Join Starborn today and become part of a stronger future for female boxing in NSW.