I just touched down in Dublin from NYC and the "MVPW" announcement is everywhere. A multi-year deal with ESPN through 2028 is historic on paper—but what does it mean for the architecture of the sport?

In this solo ep I do a deep dive on MVPs gamble. If we say there is "no functional difference" between male and female athletes, why are we building a separate brand? Is this a launchpad, or a silo that lets the biggest gatekeepers (Riyadh Season & TKO) off the hook?

Inside the Episode:

• The "No Functional Difference" Paradox.
• The Power Vacuum: Why exclusion in Riyadh created the MVPW opening.

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The magic you're looking for is in the belief in yourself". Join host Sarah Cunningham as she speaks with national champion Jaysha Zapata about her recent selection for the USA Boxing High Performance Squad. From her early days begging her father to let her box to becoming a feared body-puncher on the national stage, Jaysha shares the routine, the discipline, and the mindset that keeps her cool, calm, and collected in "deep waters".

Timestamps:

• [01:44] – The "ass-kicking" conditioning in Colorado.

• [08:17] – Proving she was ready: Sparring the boys.

• [10:32] – Why the Elite division is a mental game.

• [15:58] – The story of the "Good Luck Monkey".

• [19:53] – Why she's focused on International Gold over the Pros.

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Most people listen to respond. The elite listen to decode. In this episode, we break down why pattern recognition isn’t a "soft skill"—it’s strategy in motion that separates the good from the elite.

In this episode of Between the Rounds, we explore the "Strategy in Motion" that defines elite performance. I share the lessons I learned getting caught by things I should have seen coming and how I’ve translated those "tells" into a clinical advantage in business and leadership.

We discuss:

• The Physics of a Tell: Why watching the shoulders and feet provides more data than watching the gloves.
• Corporate Pattern Recognition: Identifying the three most common signals that a deal or a team is losing momentum.
• The Transition from Reaction to Preparation: How to decode the room before the room reads you.

Performance isn’t decided during the exchange; it’s decided in the observation, the adjustment, and the preparation.

It’s decided Between the Rounds.

Last night in Nottingham, three of Matchroom Boxing’s female fighters stepped inside the ring for an action-packed night. From clinical prospects to world title battles won through sheer grit, we’re breaking down the tape. 

In this episode of Between the Rounds:

Tiah-Mai Ayton: The 19-year-old phenom goes the distance for the first time. We look at why this "honest journey" is exactly what her development needed. 

Molly McCann: "Meatball" moves to 3-0. We analyze her transition from MMA to the squared circle and that dangerous overhand. 

Sandy Ryan: A two-weight world champion... with one hand. Sandy breaks down how she survived seven rounds with a broken right hand to secure the WBC Super Lightweight title. 

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Host Sarah Cunningham is joined by Las Vegas trainer Henry DeLeon from Salas Boxing Academy to deconstruct the April 5th London main event.

Is Caroline Dubois the next big thing, or is the hype moving faster than her resume?

In this episode:

• The Vegas Lens: Henry shares why the pro ranks view Dubois differently than the amateurs.
• Matchmaking Strategy: Analyzing MVP’s investment in the London card.

• The "Unseen" Fight: How mental resilience defines the "underdog" path for Terri Harper.

Everyone sees the fight, but few understand the strategy that wins it. In this pilot episode of Between the Rounds, we’re heading to the Olympia in London for one of the biggest nights in women’s boxing history: April 5th, 2026.

With four world title fights on the line, Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) is making its international debut. But behind the high-profile headlines, is the infrastructure actually there to support these elite athletes long-term?

Inside This Episode:

Inside this breakdown:
The MVP Gamble: Is the promotion building long-term infrastructure, or are elite fighters being left to sit idle?
Dubois vs. Harper: A deep dive into Caroline Dubois’ technical evolution and why Terri Harper’s veteran pressure makes this a fascinating mental chess match.
The Undisputed Road: Why this isn't just a unification, but an eliminator for Alycia Baumgardner.
The Technical Standard: Discussing the return of Ellie Scotney and Chantelle Cameron, and what we can expect from both fighters.

Whether you’re a fight fan or a high-performer in business, the lessons of the ring apply everywhere.

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Everyone sees the fight. Few understand how it’s won.

Welcome to Between the Rounds. Performance isn’t built in the spotlight—it’s built in the minutes no one is watching: in gruelling training camps, during the rounds of sparring that break you down, and in the high-stakes sixty seconds between rounds when you have to adjust or fail.

Hosted by Sarah Cunningham—an elite amateur boxer and former Managing Director of a NYC creative agency—this show explores the intersection of elite sport and high-level business strategy.

In this introductory episode, Sarah breaks down the "unseen fight" and shares why the most honest insights don't come after a victory, but in the middle of the work when the uncertainty is raw.

What to expect from this series:

• Technical Breakdowns: Going beyond the highlights to the strategy that matters.
• Camp Access: Real-time insights into the grind of elite preparation.
• The Business of Performance: How the lessons of the ring apply to careers and leadership.

The lens is boxing, but the lessons apply everywhere.

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