A former competitive female boxer slams one of the sport’s top governing bodies over its decision to allow biological males to fight women in the ring, hurting women and depriving female boxers of opportunities. I warned you that there would be consequences.
”Kayleigh Williams, a former female competitive boxer and Olympic-level boxing coach, told FOX News Digital this week. There are a lot of sports out there, and that’s not true at any level. But I was really surprised when people talked about punching each other in the face, body, and head. ”
At the beginning of this year, USA Boxing announces Fighters who transition from male to female can compete in the women’s category under several conditions specified in the rulebook, including the fighter’s identity, hormone levels, and completion of gender surgery.
Williams told FOX News Digital that the move would result in girls and women being seriously injured in the ring, adding that when he was a 30-year-old fighter, he injured a 16-year-old male in preparation for a match. He told me about a time when he was sparring with him. She experienced firsthand the physical and biological differences between men and women.
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Cary Williams has been involved in boxing for 25 years as a fighter, trainer and promoter. (Getty Images/Cary Williams)
“I was preparing for a fight, and at the time there were a lot of teenage boys on the boxing team at the gym. “There weren’t that many women doing that.” “The sport was starting up then. So I was sparring with 16-year-old boys, and you know, they were all still looking down on me. “I was doing it,” Williams explained.
“Even though they were boys, they were still disrespectful to me. And he just threw a body shot and broke one of my ribs. It was a hairline, but he died. And he didn’t mean it to be like that.” Wow, that’s the power behind the teenage boy, I thought.
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“I could never imagine being beaten up by a grown man. So that experience takes me to a whole other level of thinking, which is, are they really going to allow men to go out?” “Being there and surrounding the box with women was just deadly.”
Williams said she never thought in “a million years” she would be talking about men being allowed to fight women.
“We’re living in crazy times right now,” Williams said.
Cary Williams speaks on FOX News Digital (Fox News Digital)
“There’s no way a man could get into a boxing ring and box with a woman,” Williams added. “No matter what happens, if you are born a man, you are a man. It doesn’t matter whether you go through a transition or not.
“I think most people I communicate with feel the same way. But a lot of people are worried about speaking out. You know, we live in a weird cancel culture. I think that’s why a lot of people don’t want to talk about it.” It’s really sad to express an opinion on this matter. Because more people need to stand up on this issue.. ”
Williams said he is “scratching his head” to understand why USA Boxing made this decision despite the Ringside Physicians Association to make a statement Boxing against transgender women based on science. She told Fox News Digital that the move would create a barrier for women to enter boxing.
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“This is going to be a huge barrier for young women coming into the sport of boxing, because number one, boxing is a very challenging sport. In fact, ESPN conducted a study. .It’s the toughest sport of all,” Williams said.
“So when you look at this, obviously you can get hurt. I already know there’s a lot of girls who aren’t necessarily interested in participating in that because getting hit hurts a little bit. But they Once that happens, they say, “We’ve conquered that part. Now you’re adding a layer of, “Oh, now we might have to box a boy or a man.” If you put it in front of them, they’ll say, “Then you don’t need a box.””
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Williams acknowledged that many athletes who have spoken out against transgender competition in sports have been vilified as “bigots” or “transphobes,” but acknowledged “the reality and the science.” He emphasized the importance of this.
”“It’s incredible to me that individuals can be emotional and base their thinking on ideology rather than actual reality or science,” Williams said. But let me tell you, if they’re going to say I’m this, that, or something else, the question is, if someone decides they want to transition, will a man want to transition to a woman? is. It’s a big decision in life and they can make that decision.
“But when they make that decision, there are consequences that come with that decision. And one of them is that as a woman, you can’t compete in boxing or any other sport. We have to take that into account.”
Williams said if biological males continue to be allowed to participate in women’s sports, “we’re all going to have a problem” and to establish women’s right to compete on the big stage. He said it would undo decades of hard work.
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“Women are going to lose their place,” Williams said. “Ladies, we’ve had to work really, really hard and for a very long time to have a space for ourselves in sports. For a very long time. Why transgender athletes? Can’t they do the same thing? You know what? They can create their own position.” You can’t just say, “Oh, I’m trans. I want to box women.” That’s also unfair. You know, there are different layers to this.”
In response to a request for comment from FOX News Digital, USA Boxing pointed to a letter sent to members. Explains transgender policy.
“USA Boxing’s policy provides a pathway for transgender athletes (gender identity or expression) to compete only once the most advanced stages of transition have been completed and documented,” the letter reads. is written.
“This means the athlete must be over 18 years old, have completed a full surgical relocation, have had several years of hormone therapy, and have four years of hormone testing to determine their levels. must be proven to be within acceptable limits according to policy.”
