Olympic Transgender Boxer Makes History
Patricio Manuel Becomes First Transgender Male to Compete
Manuel Wins First Fight at Paris Olympics
Patricio Manuel, an Olympic boxing hopeful, made history on Saturday evening by becoming the first transgender male to fight.
Manuel, who identifies as male, won a unanimous decision against Hugo Aguilar in a four-round bout at the Golden Boy Promotions event in Indio, California.
The victory marks a significant milestone for transgender athletes, who have often faced discrimination and prejudice in the world of sports.
Manuel's success is a testament to his determination and perseverance, and it is sure to inspire other transgender athletes to pursue their dreams.
In a separate incident, an Italian boxer abandoned her bout at the Paris Olympics after only 46 seconds on Thursday. The boxer, who has not been identified, refused to continue after taking a heavy punch.
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