Geovana De Cassia Peres (born 8 February 1977) is a Brazilian born New Zealand professional boxer who became the first female light-heavyweight champion after winning the WBO female title in 2019. She is very well known in New Zealand and is an active part of the LGBT community. She always been out as Lesbian and is proud to represent not only the community but also to encourage women boxing. Geovana is managed and trained by Terry Reid-Batchelor and is friends with first gay boxing judge in the world Benjamin Thomas Watt.

When she was 38 years old, Geovana Peres began her boxing career at a corporate level, where she took on Teuila Laika on a charity fundraiser event for Canteen New Zealand. This was Teuila Laika third corporate boxing fight which gave her experience. Geovana won her first bout by unanimous decision, winning every round. Peres went on to win Golden Gloves title and another win in the corporate division before turning pro.

In March 2017, Geovana Peres made her professional debut against veteran kickboxer Sarah Long. It was a close fight between Geovana Peres and Sarah Long, however Long experience gave her the advantage helping her take home the win by Unanimous decision.

In March 2017, it was announced that Geovana Peres will take on former top 10 in the world boxing Nailini Helu for the vacant New Zealand Naitional (NZNBF version) New Zealand light heavyweight title. Geovana Peres won the bout by Unanimous decision, winning 7 out of 8 rounds of the fight. This made her the first person that is Brazilian and first LGBT person to win a New Zealand Professional boxing title.

In July 2017, Geovana Peres took on Tessa Tualevao. Tualevao at the time was only 18, however despite her very young age she had a big kickboxing experience. Geovana came in as a keep busy fight and showed her experience and skill against Tessa. Peres was too much for Tualevao as Peres knocked her down in the second round. Peres won the bout by Unanimous Decision.

After her warm up fight, it was announced that Geovana Peres will be going for her second New Zealand title, taking on Trish Vaka for the New Zealand National (PBCNZ version) New Zealand light heavyweight title. The fight was a close fight, however Geovana Peres came away with the victory and not only winning another New Zealand title, but becoming first women to win two New Zealand titles from different commissioning bodies.

In December 2017, Geovana Peres took on Tessa Tualevao in a rematch. Peres underestimated Tualevao in the first round which gave Tessa winning the round. The second round was close however Geovana proceeded to win the rest of the bout. Peres won the bout by Unanimous Decision.

In March 2018, Geovana Peres defended her PBCNZ New Zealand title against Lani Daniels in their first 10-round fight.The bout against was extremely close and Peres almost was knocked down in the ninth round. Peres won the bout by a very close Split Decision.

In July 2018, Geovana Peres became a New Zealand citizen.

Peres was scheduled to fight Nailini Helu on 6 December 2018, however due to failing police permit, Helu was not able to fight and trish Vaka stepped in on 3 days notice. Geovana won the fight by Unanimous decision, winning every round and dominating the fight.

On 17 December 2018, it was announced that Peres will be going against Lani Daniels in a rematch for the WBO World Light Heavyweight title. The event took place on 30 March 2018 in Auckland New Zealand. Geovana Peres won the inuguarl WBO world title by unanimous decision in front of a sold-out crowd. Geovana made history by becoming the first person from LGBT community to represent New Zealand to win a World boxing title.

On 30 July 2019, Geovana Peres promoter, Bruce Glozier, announced that Peres will defend her WBO World Women's light heavyweight title against Claire Hafner at Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland, New Zealand on 4 October 2019. Peres started promoting the fight by doing boxing training pad works on the Sky walk 193 metres off the ground on the Sky Tower. Peres won the bout by Referee stoppage between the 8th and the 9th round.