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Muscular Black woman in a black tank top and knee pads resting on a bench with head tilted back against a grey studio backdrop.

Nine-panel photo sequence of a Black female boxer with braided hair wearing boxing gloves and athletic gear against a black background.

A Black model with dark grillz looks upward, hands resting on a blue hooded towel draped over their head against a grey backdrop.

Black woman with braided hair wearing patterned top and pink fringed shoulder pieces wrapping hands

Black female boxer shouting in triumph while holding a green WBC world championship belt over her shoulder in a boxing ring.

Black and white portrait of an athletic woman in sportswear and slouch socks seated on a studio floor looking directly forward.

Athletic Black woman resting on a bench against a grey wall wearing a dark tank top and knee pads for Circle Zero Eight.

Close-up portrait of a person with eyes closed and glistening skin wearing a hooded blue towel against a grey background.

Close-up of a central black woman surrounded by black men in a huddle, showcasing perspiration under low key lighting.

Female athlete with braided hair wearing hand wraps and athletic shorts surrounded by four men in a boxing ring.

A Black woman boxer with braided hair wearing white boxing gloves and dark shorts throws a punch against a black background.

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Circle Zero Eight #7 2025 Covers presents an editorial series that explores the intersection of high-fashion photography and athletic intensity. The project features a collection of portraits documenting professional athletes in both static, meditative poses and dynamic, high-action boxing environments. Photographer Sharif Hamza, alongside Simon Eeles and Sophie Jones, captures these subjects through a blend of soft light, moody low-key chiaroscuro, and raw action sequences. Fashion editors and stylists Elgar Johnson and Reuben Esser curate the wardrobe, balancing technical sportswear with ornate, tactile accents. The series leans into themes of physical discipline and solidarity, utilizing precise lighting to emphasize skin texture and musculature throughout the collection.