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imane khelif has been allegedly confirmed to be a man.

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Cartwrightandson · 04/11/2024 13:15

A leaked French medical report from 2023 has confirmed that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is male.

Top endocrinologists found that Khelif has XY chromosomes, no uterus, internal testicles, and a "micropenis."

The report was drafted in June of 2023 via a collaboration between the Kremlin-Bicêtre hospital in Paris, France, and the Mohamed Lamine Debaghine hospital in Algiers, Algeria. Drafted by expert endocrinologists Soumaya Fedala and Jacques Young, the report reveals that Khelif is impacted by 5-alpha reductase deficiency, a disorder of sexual development that is only found in biological males.

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TiredEyesSoreHeart · 04/11/2024 14:31

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:29

It isn't an "overwhelming" majority.

Yes, it IS. In anyone's language.

hotoyo · 04/11/2024 14:31

How can this be stopped in future?

DanielaDressen · 04/11/2024 14:31

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:29

It isn't an "overwhelming" majority.

It's 80% isn't it?, I think it's the epitome of an overwhelming majority.

quantumbutterfly · 04/11/2024 14:30

LBFseBrom · 04/11/2024 14:04

You're joking!

The way I heard it, the pope is identifying as a bear so he can shit in the woods and is converting the bears to catholicism.

SpudleyLass · 04/11/2024 14:30

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:29

It isn't an "overwhelming" majority.

I'm no Carol Vorderman, but that clearly is an overwhelming majority of fights won, with the few losses one would expect to see.

BodyKeepingScore · 04/11/2024 14:30

HazelLion · 04/11/2024 13:56

Do you have a reputable source for this claim? That website you linked is clearly not a legitimate source.

Reduxx is entirely reputable. They’ve been on the front lines of reporting on issues which affect women and girls for years and their journalists are known for their in depth reporting.

Chersfrozenface · 04/11/2024 14:30

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:23

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably the average man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

Olympic boxing trainer Rafa Lozano has said this about a training camp
"We put [Khelif] with Jennifer Fernandez and it hurt her. Whoever we put [Khelif] with was injured.”

Lozano said that to avoid further injury to the women, the coaches eventually paired Khelif with Jose Quiles, one of Spain’s top male boxers."

jeaux90 · 04/11/2024 14:29

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:23

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably the average man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

Males don't belong in women's sports. IDGAF if Imane is a mediocre boxer or not, mine and your personal view on boxing is irrelevant. Sex categories exist for reasons of fairness and safety.

Errors · 04/11/2024 14:29

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:23

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably the average man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

It doesn’t matter if he lost any matches against women or not. Maybe he just isn’t that skilled?

Ironically, if a biological female took testosterone and tried to compete, regardless of whether she won or not, she would be disqualified for doping.

SidewaysOtter · 04/11/2024 14:29

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:25

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably many man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

So? Boxing has an element of strategy about it, not just physical strength. It's entirely possible for a man to occasionally be beaten by a woman. But as someone who has boxed, on average even an untrained male could knock me into the middle of next week without trying too hard. Yeah, I might be able to land punches or make the most of a mistake but even as a woman who does a lot of weight and strength training I'm still nowhere near the strength of the vast majority of men.

TiredEyesSoreHeart · 04/11/2024 14:29

user1471500282 · 04/11/2024 14:23

I agree that if its true its cheating, I agree that they should loose their medals, its definitely a scandal, should be investigated. But I also believe that publishing these details from a leaked, unconfirmed report is an affront to the dignity of all people. There is nothing like this outrage when boxers fail drug tests even though drugs make them stronger and more aggressive and definitely more likely to hurt an opponent. In reality, as far as I know (happy to be corrected) they haven't actually hurt any one more than boxing always hurts and damages people. No one that I can see online blames them for their retirement.

Drug cheats don't steal a place from women or put their lives at risk. You are just being silly now.

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:29

SpudleyLass · 04/11/2024 14:27

He was won 42 out of 51 fights. That's the overwhelming majority.

It isn't an "overwhelming" majority.

iamtheblcksheep · 04/11/2024 14:29

What happened to his cyber bullying case? Seems to have gone very quiet. JK and Elon should be suing him

OvaHere · 04/11/2024 14:28

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:25

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably many man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

It's remarkably easy for these men to throw a few matches. I suspect they are advised to do so for optics.

I have zero doubt he could have knocked out cold every single one of those women if he wanted to with not that much effort.

Funnily enough he didn't lose when it really counted for an Olympic gold.

DanielaDressen · 04/11/2024 14:28

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:25

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably many man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

Oh well then, lets just have mixed fights if there's no difference?????????

Personally I'd rather be punched by a top female boxer than Mike Tyson but there you go.

Even just the average height difference and arm reach length difference will give men a massive advantage. I'm a bit over 5 2"ft, how could I box a 6ft 2" guy? I would have a better chance with an average height woman though.

SpudleyLass · 04/11/2024 14:28

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:23

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably the average man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

Whilst I'm not a fan of boxing, some women enjoy it and who am I to deny them?

They still deserve fair competition and transparency from regulatory bodies

TiredEyesSoreHeart · 04/11/2024 14:28

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:23

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably the average man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

Oh ffs, how delusional must one be to say that a male lost a few games (9 out of 40, so he won most of them) means a male doesn't have superior strength and power. Even Serena Williams said the lowest seeded male could still beat her. It's tennis, but male and female bodies are so different, and a post-pubertal male body has ENORMOUS ADVANTAGES over a female body.

The fact this even needs explaining to you is absolutely astonishing.

Hunglikeapolevaulter · 04/11/2024 14:28

You monsters! Imagine thinking that women getting punched by cheating men is at all important compared to the cheat's fellings.

NonPlayerCharacter · 04/11/2024 14:27

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:23

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably the average man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

Khelif lost matches at an early stage in his career when his lack of skill and technique was less offset by his male advantage, which will include increased punch power, fast twitch muscle, denser bones, higher haemoglobin, the Q angle demonstrated every time he walks and so on. At any rate, the fact that an exceptional woman can beat a non-exceptional man like him does not negate the reality of male advantage and nor does it make it appropriate for him to fight women.

Stick him up against the male gold medal boxers if you believe that so much. If there's no such thing as male advantage, why can't he compete with the men?

itsmylife7 · 04/11/2024 14:27

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SpudleyLass · 04/11/2024 14:27

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:23

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably the average man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

He was won 42 out of 51 fights. That's the overwhelming majority.

Aposterhasnoname · 04/11/2024 14:25

Well I for one, am shocked. Shocked I tell ya. Who would have thought that someone who walked like a man, talked like a man, acted like a man, dressed like a man, looked like a man and had previously had a gender test saying they were a man, was, in fact, a man.

They’ll be telling us next the popes a catholic.

wombat15 · 04/11/2024 14:25

OvaHere · 04/11/2024 14:19

I see. You're one of those people who doesn't understand the massive difference in strength between men and women. being punched by another woman is just not comparable.

What everyone thinks about boxing as a sport is irrelevant. It exists as a competitive sport therefore the sporting authorities have a duty to fairness and safety as far as they possibly can.

Given Imane Khelif has lost some matches, there isn't a massive difference in strength between them and the top female boxers. Women boxers will be much stronger than the average women and probably many man. As I said, women boxers have been killed after being punched by women.

EdithStourton · 04/11/2024 14:24

idkbroidk · 04/11/2024 14:15

you people are monsters :( this is an awful way to talk about someone

And Khelif going into a boxing ring to punch women is what? Okay? Nothing to see here move along?

I don't want to talk about him like this but HE insisted he was a woman so this outcome is hardly a surprise.

Hunglikeapolevaulter · 04/11/2024 14:24

Undescended Bollox. The average man could beat the living shit out of an elite female boxer.

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