New Transgender Policy From World Boxing Federation Will Require Fighters To Submit to DNA Tests Before Competition

‘This policy is designed to deliver a level playing field for men and women which ensures the safety of all participants,’ WBC officials say.

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Imane Khelif of Team Algeria and Angela Carini of Team Italy exchange punches in a preliminary round match on day six of the Paris Olympic Games. Richard Pelham/Getty Images

PERRY CHIARAMONTE

Published: Aug 20, 2025, 02:34 PM ET
Updated:Aug 20, 2025, 03:05 PM ET

The World Boxing Commission delivered a knockout blow to men competing in women’s sports Wednesday, announcing that fighters must compete only in divisions matching their birth-assigned gender — a decision that lands squarely in the center of ongoing debates over fairness and identity in sports.

New Transgender Policy From World Boxing Federation Will Require Fighters To Submit to DNA Tests Before Competition

New Transgender Policy From World Boxing Federation Will Require Fighters To Submit to DNA Tests Before Competition

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