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Imane Khelif is transitioning to professional boxing despite the ongoing controversies regarding her true gender.

Imane Khelif has announced her next move in boxing after winning a gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games. The Algerian boxer rose to prominence in the Paris Olympics last summer, but despite her impressive performances in the ring, she attracted headlines when she was part of a debate about her gender.

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Neither her Olympic opponents nor her critics have been able to dampen Imane Khelif's spirit or drive. The Algerian star is now set to enter professional boxing.

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Khelif came under scrutiny after her opening win this summer, as her opponent Angela Carini withdrew inside 46 seconds, after being hit by just one punch. Khelif went on to win gold for Algeria in the welterweight category, outpointing Luca Anna Hamori, Janjaem Suwannapheng and Liu Yang to do so.

Despite the backlash Khelif received in Paris, the 25-year-old picked up gold in France and has now recently revealed her desire to become a professional boxer

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the centre of the gender storm to engulf this summer’s Olympics, has announced she is to turn professional.