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Boxing Legend Carl Froch Condemns Transgender Participation in Women's Sports

Retired boxing champion Carl Froch recently voiced his strong opposition to transgender women competing in women's sports, aligning with sentiments expressed by fellow boxer Ebanie Bridges last month. In an interview with SafeBettingSites.com, the former super middleweight champion called the situation "ridiculous" and "disgraceful," emphasizing that it should never be allowed. Froch argued that it essentially amounts to a man fighting a woman, regardless of transitioning or hormone therapy. He highlighted the inherent strength and power advantages of biological males, stating that while there are masculine women and feminine men, the core issue remains the biological difference between those born male and female.

Carl Froch at Wimbledon

Froch firmly believes such competition should be prohibited, emphasizing the fundamental biological distinction between a transgender woman and a woman born with a uterus. He reiterated his stance, saying, "Transgender women – women born men – they should not compete in women’s sports. Period. Full stop." Froch, a two-time WBC super middleweight champion, also held titles in the IBF and WBA.

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Last month, Bridges addressed the same topic, suggesting a separate category for transgender athletes. She argued that biological reality cannot be ignored and that allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports detracts from the accomplishments of female athletes. She shared her perspective with Bitcoin Casinos, emphasizing the inherent biological differences.

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