BRISBANE, Australia — Cairns boxer Leah "Princess Leah" Reuben secured a milestone in her professional career tonight, defeating Ali Jensen by unanimous decision to capture a local Australian Super Bantamweight title.

The eight-round bout took place at The Tivoli in Fortitude Valley, where the 25-year-old Reuben outpointed the 38-year-old Queensland veteran.

The victory adds another belt to Reuben's collection alongside her existing WBC Australasian Super Bantamweight title, establishing her as one of the region's top rising fighters.

While the win marks a new athletic high point for the Cairns native, Reuben’s path to the championship ring began under much tougher circumstances.

As a teenager, Reuben faced significant personal struggles. She frequently found herself in trouble, lacked direction, and struggled to navigate a difficult youth. Looking for an outlet to channel her energy and escape the challenges of her daily life, she walked into a boxing gym.

The sport quickly provided the structure, discipline, and community she had been missing. "Boxing gave me a focus when I really needed one," Reuben said.

"It taught me how to handle pressure and gave me a community that backed me up when things were hard, added Reuben.

Now a dual-title champion, Reuben splits her time between rigorous training camps and working as a youth support worker. She uses her own experiences to mentor young people going through similar hardships, showing them that a difficult start does not dictate their future.

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