“I am thrilled with the way things are going and I think others are as well,” Moore told BoxingScene. “I just wish I could fight every other week right now.”

Moore is looking to take the fast track given her age. A five-time national and international amateur champion, she once had her sights set on the Olympics, but found the road there obstructed by last minute changes in qualification procedures. Rather than waiting for others to decide her future for her, she took control of her own path, embarking on a journey that ultimately led her to her current trainer and team. Now, with her deep pedigree, she wants to stay as active as possible and position herself for a title eliminator by the end of the year.

“Every fight is a chance to evolve,” Moore said. "I don’t just want to win. I want to refine my craft, push my limits and put on performances that demand attention. Growth is what excites me about this stage of my career.”

Moore is based out of Colorado with her trainer, Alex Love, who she labels as a strategist. Moore is familiar with Colorado Springs as she spent many years there as a part of USA Boxing. After signing a professional contract, she went back to the place where she had deep ties. 

Moore cited Love’s organization, planning and dedication to her athletes as reasons contributing to her decision to relocate. 

“She structures a full fight camp schedule with purpose, building on skills and revisiting them throughout camp,” Moore said. “I always know what’s expected of me and that consistency allows me to grow, sharpen my game and step into the ring fully prepared.”

“Her abilities and my talent together create something special. With the right preparation and the right team, the sky is the limit.” Moore, 2-0 (1 KO), said.

For golfers, a hole-in-one is the elusive achievement most dream of, but few experience. For professional boxers, securing that first knockout holds the same sort of weight. Moore explained what it felt like to finally lift the burden of chasing a stoppage off her shoulders.

“I never felt the weight of expectation when it came to getting a knockout. We study, train and execute. You can’t force it. You can’t rush it. If it’s there, it’s there. The theme of this camp was patience, oddly enough. But, I’m not making millions yet, so if I can keep the shifts short, why not?”

Lucas Ketelle is the author of “Inside the Ropes of Boxing,” a guide for young fighters, a writer for BoxingScene and a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America. Find him on X at @BigDogLukie.