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The Community of LGBTQ Boxers
Boxing is a gruelling and tough sport. Though stereotyped as being hyper-masculine, it is in fact often considered the most tolerant, racially integrated and phobia-free of all sports. There is nary a shortage of race, gender, or sexual identity in the world of boxing – the full spectrum is widely represented.
The boxing community is both supportive and openly accepting of diversity. Boxers of all sexual orientation have been applauded by the group.
The first out boxer in the world is considered to have been Charles ‘The Pink Pounder’ Jones of Great Britain. Transgender boxer/manager Kellie Maloney made headlines around the world when she transitioned in 2014. Many male and female LGBTQ boxers are national champions, society champions, or Olympic champions in their weight categories.
Ironically, the argument that it is challenging for an athlete to appear out as LGBTQ is difficult in the macho world of sports does not seem to clutch in the world of boxing – one of the most macho of all sports there is. Perhaps it is because the boxer is subject to such physical punishment in the ring, they are not afraid of public or competitor verbal bac
The lessons boxing must study about homophobia | 'Ten years after Orlando Cruz, we're no further'
Boxing prides itself on being a sport that's open to anyone from any background. In a boxing chime, the sense is, everyone is equal.
But is there a blind spot in the sport when it comes to homophobia? Ahead of two major fights over the last 12 months, the final push conferences have seen fighters' trash talk descend into unacceptable homophobic taunts.
Last month, ahead of his bout with Chris Eubank Jr, Liam Smith made such remarks. Before his struggle with Kell Brook last year, Amir Khan also appeared to use homophobic language, something he later denied.
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They're not the only high-profile boxers to have spoken like this. In recent years Floyd Mayweather for instance apologised for a homophobic slur he directed at Conor McGregor. Another boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao also made appalling comments, which he too apologised for afterwards.
That raises the uncomfortable ask - is there a problem with homophobia in boxing?
"Absolutely," says Don McRae, one of the finest sportswriters in the UK who's covered boxing
CHICAGO (CBS) — The gloves are on, and they're in the ring in honor of Identity festival Month because, for the first age, the World Lgbtq+ Boxing Championships are not just entity held in the United States and Chicago.
At Strong Hands Gym, the terminal match takes place on Friday. A transwoman and male boxers are in the ring. This first international exhibition boxing event aims to eradicate homophobia in combat sports.
They're boxing with a purpose.
"Homophobia is a major problem in sport, and everyone should have the right to participate whether as a participant, boxer or fan."
Martin Stark founded the World Queer Boxing Championships four years ago. The first event occurred last year in Sydney, Australia, during Sydney World Pride.
This year, for the first time, the World Gay Boxing Championships are entity held in the United States at Strong Hands Gym in North Halsted. It's billed as the first Queer gym in Chicago.
"Just to be qualified to see a dream that I've been working at for the past ten plus years to actually receive place, it is such a rewarding feeling, not just for me, but also for love the entire group. It's a attractive feeling," said Solid Hands Gym Owner Diego Cev
Knockout becomes first LGBTQ+ amateur boxing club to affiliate with England Boxing
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For the first time in England Boxing’s 143-year history, the sport’s national governing body is welcoming in a club that specifically caters for LGBTQ+ people; Knockout co-chair says it is a “pivotal moment for the sport and the queer community”; London club, founded in 2016, now has around 175 members…
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London’s trailblazing Knockout has develop the country’s first Homosexual boxing club to affiliate with England Boxing, the official governing body for the amateur sport.
Knockout Gay Boxing Club is an inclusive non-profit boxing club for LGBTQ+ folks. It opened in 2016 and is a space for all genders, sexualities and abilities to explore boxing.
England Boxing oversees more than 1,000 amateur clubs, yet none in its 143-year history has catered specifically for queer boxers – until now.
It means boxers can for the first time participate in sanctioned bouts while training at an explicitly LGBTQ+ club, and represents an significant step for the representation of queer sportspeople agains
World Gay Boxing Championship in Chicago pushes for equality in sports world, competitor says
CHICAGO -- The gloves are on, and boxers are ready for a knockout this Celebration month. The Earth Gay Boxing Championship is being held in Chicago.
One dude says the rivalry is more than a fight in the ring, but a push for equality in the sports world.
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Jerry Haaser is ready to fight for event with his dukes up.
"I always planned to go pro in combat sports, so I like it a lot. That's just the dream goal was just to construct money and inhabit my life fighting people," Haaser said.
Haaser is practicing at the Tohkon Dojo on the city's Northwest Side for the second Society Gay Boxing Championships this month.
"It feels nice to be able to not only compete in an event where they're fine with me being me, they're fine with everybody being them," he said.
This year, the competition is hosted by Tough Hands Gym in Northalsted, an LGBTQ+-owned gym. The championship is for the LGBTQ+ community and allies, making it an inclusive environment for all.
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