Female Boxer Withdraws From Competition After Unannounced Matchup With Transgender Opponent

Katia Bissonnette was informed about the pairing by her coach about an hour before the match began.
Female Boxer Withdraws From Competition After Unannounced Matchup With Transgender Opponent
A pair of boxing gloves is seen in a photo on May 24, 2019. Shutterstock
Andrew Chen
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A female boxer from Quebec withdrew from a competition upon learning that she had been paired with a transgender opponent without prior notice, citing concerns for her health and physical safety.

Katia Bissonnette chose not to compete against Mya Walmsley, an Australian athlete who was born a male, during the Golden Gloves Provincial Championship held from Oct. 27-29, in Victoriaville, Que.