USA Boxing's New Transgender Policy Sparks Controversy

Critics Argue New Rules Put Biological Women at Risk, Undermine Fairness of Sport

USA Boxing has introduced a new policy allowing transgender women, who are biological men, to compete against biological women, provided they meet certain conditions. These include having completed gender reassignment surgery, undergoing quarterly hormone testing for a minimum of four years, and maintaining testosterone levels below 5 nanomoles per liter for 48 months before their first fight.
The policy has sparked controversy and criticism from various quarters, with some arguing that it puts biological women at risk and undermines the fairness of the sport. Critics include prominent figures in the boxing world, such as boxing champions Ebanie Bridges and Amanda Serrano, and UFC fighter Colby Covington.
Supporters of the policy argue that it provides fairness and safety for all boxers, and is in line with the growing recognition of transgender rights in various sports. However, the policy is stricter than those of some other sports bodies, as it requires genital reassignment surgery and stringent hormone testing.
The policy applies only to adults over the age of 18, while minors are required to compete as their birth gender. Failure to abide by the conditions can result in a 12-month suspension.
The controversy comes amidst a broader debate about the participation of transgender athletes in sports, with critics arguing that biological men have physical advantages that make competition unfair, and supporters arguing for the rights of transgender individuals to compete in accordance with their gender identity.

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