The World Boxing Council (WBC) has taken up the difficult topic of transgender participation in professional boxing competitions and issued an official statement on this matter.
The relevant issue is promised to be considered at the next annual WBC Congress.
“The participation of transgender people in combat sports is a controversial topic.
It has been argued that transgender women have an unfair advantage over cisgender women in athletic competition and may endanger them due to differences in human physiology, and that these differences are not adequately addressed by transgender hormone therapy.
Another sector of public opinion argues that medically prescribed puberty blockers and estrogen suppress testosterone levels and reduce muscle mass in transgender women, reducing potential competitive advantage.
The values of the WBC are loyalty, honesty and fairness. We uplift boxing and protect the health and well-being of all boxers is our top priority. We are committed to protecting human rights, eliminating discrimination and helping those who need it most. We believe boxing is for everyone.
At our next annual Congress, transgender boxing will be one of the main topics of discussion,” the organization’s statement reads.