Imane Khelif to Transition from Olympic Champion to Professional Boxer

The Algerian boxer, amid a gender controversy during the Paris Olympics, is set to enter the professional boxing arena with multiple offers on the table.

Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's welterweight division at the Paris 2024 Olympics, announced her decision to turn professional.
Khelif was at the center of a gender eligibility controversy during the Olympics but was supported by the International Olympic Committee.
Despite interest from fans, top promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren have not yet made offers to Khelif.
Khelif, who has faced significant online harassment, has filed a lawsuit in France over defamatory comments about her gender.
She plans to participate in the inaugural World Boxing Championships in Liverpool next year, organized by a breakaway federation seeking IOC recognition.