UFC fighter Colby Covington on Wednesday called USA Boxing “totally irresponsible” for allowing matches between biological men and women.
american boxing rule it took effect on monday To give permission In order for transgender athletes to compete against women, they must “complete gender reassignment surgery,” maintain a certain level of testosterone for four years, and provide documentation of their hormone levels. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in a 12-month suspension. (Related: Sports association begins crackdown on men in women's sports)
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“Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports,” said Covington, a former interim interim player. UFC welterweight championtold Pete Hegseth, guest host of The Ingraham Angle. “No matter what their pronouns are, they are still biologically human. When we dig up their bones 200 years from now, they won't leave behind pronouns, only XX and XY chromosomes. Unfortunately, boxing is a sport with potentially deadly consequences, so pitting women against men is completely irresponsible, unethical and dangerous.”
“This has to be a PR stunt on the part of the U.S. boxing team, because anyone who seriously suggests this is a good idea needs to immediately seek serious professional help.” He is 17-4-0 in the UFC. said Covington, who has a record of minutes. according to Continuation to ESPN.
The issue of biological males who identify as transgender competing in women's sports has become controversial in the United States after University of Pennsylvania swimmer Leah Thomas competed in the 2022 NCAA Championships. Thomas was previously ranked 462nd among male swimmers, but she dominated in the women's division. win Although she ranked higher in other events, she won the women's 500 yard final.
“Putting a man against a woman is just reckless…This is putting someone's life, and the life of one of our American daughters, at risk,” Covington said. . “So this is not a good idea. They shouldn't entertain this. This has crossed the line and we have to fight back against this wokeism.”
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