An Italian boxer has said she "never felt a punch like this" after her fight against an opponent who previously failed a gender eligibility test was abandoned early in the first round. The clash lasted just 46 seconds, and the match build-up was marred by controversy following the inclusion of Khelif. The Algerian was one of two athletes cleared to compete in the women's boxing in Paris despite being disqualified from last year's world championships due to failing to meet gender eligibility criteria. Image: Angela Carini (L) did not shake hands with Imane Khelif after the match. The Italian later said she quit because her nose "hurt so much" and insisted she was not making a political statement and refusing to fight Khelif.

Source: Punch August 02, 2024 07:05 UTC