Staff Reports
In a recent Fox News interview, UFC star and former interim world champion Colby Covington didn’t hold back when it came to expressing his disdain for USA Boxing’s new transgender policy. The outspoken fighter didn’t mince words, calling the policy “despicable” and warning that it could have “potentially fatal” consequences.
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Covington made it clear that he believes biological men should not be allowed to compete in women’s sports, regardless of hormone levels or gender identity. He emphasized the inherent physical differences and potential dangers of pitting biological men against women in combat sports like boxing. According to Covington, no amount of hormone testing or gender reassignment surgery can change the fact that men and women are biologically different, and allowing them to compete against each other is not only irresponsible but also unethical.
USA Boxing’s 2024 rule book outlines the guidelines for transgender athletes to compete in women’s boxing, including gender reassignment surgery and hormone testing. However, Covington dismissed these measures as insufficient to address the fundamental issues at hand. He argued that the policy prioritizes political correctness over the safety and fairness of the sport, calling it nothing more than a mere publicity stunt.
Covington didn’t hold back in expressing his concern for the potential life-threatening consequences of allowing men to compete against women in boxing. He asserted that disregarding the biological disparities between men and women in combat sports could lead to dangerous outcomes. In his view, anyone supporting such a policy is in need of “serious professional help” and denounced the idea as “disgusting” and “endangering someone’s life.”
With his characteristic directness, Covington’s remarks underscore the deep division and controversy surrounding the issue of transgender participation in sports, particularly in combat sports like boxing. As he continues to advocate for what he sees as the integrity and safety of women’s sports, it’s clear that he is unapologetically unyielding in his stance against USA Boxing’s new transgender policy.
