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Openly gay boxer Oscar Bonifacino signs promotional deal

Bradby started the Knockout LGBTQ + Boxing in London. News and coverage from the #1 sports destination and the #HomeofOlympics in Europe. The gloves are on, and boxers are ready for a knockout this Pride month. One man says the competition is more than a fight in the ring, but a push for equality in the sports world.
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World Gay Boxing Championship in Chicago pushes for equality

He won seven of his first nine fights after his big announcement; and in , competed to become the first out gay boxing world champion. Located in the heart of North Halsted, this space provided the perfect backdrop for the WGBC to foster a welcoming and empowering environment for all involved. The energy at the gym was palpable, thanks to the contributions of a live DJ and passionate spectators.
World Gay Boxing Championship in Chicago pushes for equality

Everyone can fight!

Oscar Bonifacino is South America’s first out gay professional in men’s boxing. He has a message for other LGBTQ fighters. Broadway, is the dream of Australian boxer Martin Stark, who held the first championship in his homeland last year. Many traveled from out of state to participate, some of them enjoying their first official boxing matches ever, and with many speaking on the awareness that the idea of gay boxing erodes notions of masculinity and ability.


Queer Boxing Championship punches its way into history

The World Gay Boxing Championships (WGBC) in Chicago was more than just a day of exhibition bouts; it was a celebration of inclusion, courage, and community, hosted at Strong Hands Gym, an LGBTQ+ MMA and boxing gym founded by Out alumni Diego Cevallos-Garzon. Openly gay boxer Oscar Bonifacino has signed a contract with renowned promoter Sampson Lewkowicz ahead of his second pro fight. Lewkowicz continues his partnership with South America, having been in the corner of Sergio Martinez for many years.

Gay pro boxer Oscar Bonifacino reveals the effect of coming

On June 20, in a small sweaty two-room gymnasium a block away from Irving Park Road on Chicago’s North Side, a contingent of rowdy LGBTQ+ fans and their supporters made history by participating in and attending the first accredited gay boxing championship in America. The event, the World Gay Boxing Championships, held at Strong Hands [ ]. .
Everyone can fight!

Chicago will host the second World Gay Boxing Championships

The gloves are on, and boxers are ready for a knockout this Pride month. The World Gay Boxing Championship is being held in Chicago. .

Step Inside the Ring

Martin Stark founded the World Gay Boxing Championships four years ago. The first event occurred last year in Sydney, Australia, during Sydney World Pride. .

Chicago hosts World Gay Boxing Championships

The founder of the World Gay Boxing Championships, Martin Stark, organized the world's first boxing competition for the LGBTQ+ community and allies as part of Sydney World Pride last February. .