Imane Khelif attends the Bottega Veneta fashion show in Milan, Italy last month
Boxer Imane Khelif is poised to turn professional following her Olympic gold medal victory in Paris, a win that sparked controversy regarding her gender.
Khelif faced criticism after her first match this summer, where her opponent Angela Carini withdrew within 46 seconds after receiving a single punch.
He ultimately secured gold for Algeria in the welterweight division, defeating competitors Luca Anna Hamori, Janjaem Suwannapheng, and Liu Yang.
Despite her achievements, the 25-year-old's triumph was marred by discussions about her gender identity.
The International Boxing Association (IBA) disqualified her from the 2023 World Championship, reportedly due to her failure in a gender eligibility test.
Additionally, the IBA indicated that Khelif had produced adverse test results during the 2022 World Championship.
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