Models Direct writers have just seen images from V Magazine's shoot with Jennifer Lopez and we have to admit that she looks pretty amazing modelling nothing but a pair of boxing gloves. The 42-year-old pop star appears in their 'Sports issue' - edition 76 - in a series of outfits with a boxing theme, taken by talented fashion photographer Mario Testino.

Jennifer Lopez? Over the course of her 20-year career, she has both triumphed and been knocked down, but always gotten back up again, V Magazine Said.

'Jenny from the block' has enjoyed incredible success, not only as singer but also an actress, dancer and businesswoman. She has won 80 awards and been nominated for over 170 since her career began with TV comedy show In Living Colour.

In a series of stunning snaps, the mother-of-two flaunted her sublimely toned yet curvy figure in traditional tough-looking padded leather boxing briefs, and barely covers her chest with a cut-off white vest.

In other images the Monster-In-Law star slipped on a studded diamante Prada satin jacket and traditional silk dressing gown as she packed a few punches for the camera.

The sultry Latina displayed some risqué behaviour in the shoot, grabbing at her groin protector in one particular snap.

In a more fashion forward photograph, the curvy star donned a pair of high-waisted briefs, which once again accentuate her muscular legs and a knotted white T-shirt that showed off her toned abs.

Her masculine yet sexy look is rounded off with her hair slicked back in an up-do and smokey eye make-up applied.

The incredible shot was shot by famed international photographer Mario Testino and styled by former French Vogue Editor-In-Chief Carine Roitfeld.

In the issue for which Lopez graced the cover, she also opened up about her personal life, her failures, her family and the Latin community in the 12-page spread.

The theme of the shoot is designed to be indicative of her highly successful career, which has seen Lopez go from actress to singer to business mogul to American Idol judge, but sometimes has taken a bit of a hit.