Women’s Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif has taken over headlines after making Italian boxer Angela Carini quit 46 seconds into the match after two punches.
Many online have claimed that Khelif is a transgender woman despite never identifying as such and having always competed in women’s events. Even big-time celebrities and athletes have joined in on the conversation, including Logan Paul.
“This is the purest form of evil unfolding before your eyes. A man was allowed to beat up a woman on a global stage, crushing her life’s dream while fighting for her deceased father. This delusion must end,” Paul wrote in a deleted tweet.
However, after more information about the situation surfaced, Paul released a new statement admitting he was wrong.
“I might be guilty of spreading misinformation along with the entirety of this app. Although she’s been previously disqualified for failing a “gender test” and has XY chromosomes, some sources say Imane Khelif was born a biological woman. I stand by my sentiment that biological men should not compete against biological women in any sport and if you disagree you’re a sick fuck,” wrote Paul
