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Boxing is a gruelling and tough sport.  Though stereotyped as a hyper-masculine sport, 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.  
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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 community.
 
The boxing community is both supportive and openly accepting of diversity.  Boxers of all sexual orientation have been applauded by the community.
  
The first out boxer in the world is considered to have been Charles ‘The Pink Pounder’ Hones of Great Britain.  Transgender boxer/manager Kellie Maloney made headlines around the world when she transition in 2014.  Many male and female LGBTQ boxers are national champions, world champions, or Olympic champions in their categories.
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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, world champions, or Olympic champions in their weight categories.
  
 
We have identified LGBTQ boxers from Puerto Rico, France, Great Britain, Australia, Canada, and the United States.  To read their fascinating biographies, simply click on their name:
 
We have identified LGBTQ boxers from Puerto Rico, France, Great Britain, Australia, Canada, and the United States.  To read their fascinating biographies, simply click on their name:

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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 community.

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, world champions, or Olympic champions in their weight categories.

We have identified LGBTQ boxers from Puerto Rico, France, Great Britain, Australia, Canada, and the United States. To read their fascinating biographies, simply click on their name:

See Also

Professional LGBTQ Mixed Martial Artists

Further Reading/Research


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