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Step Inside the Ring : Openly gay boxer Oscar Bonifacino has signed a contract with renowned promoter Sampson Lewkowicz ahead of his second pro fight

Venus Carangi in performance. You get fit. We need to fight, fight, fight. 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.

He won seven of his first nine fights after his big announcement; and incompeted to become the first out gay boxing world champion.

Pro boxer Orlando Cruz :

Martin Stark and Sean Paris. Juliet Rosenthal after her fight. He has a message for other LGBTQ fighters. Prize-winning boxer and Philadelphia gym owner Jerrell Bracket spoke about his beginnings as a boxer and how, after he came out, he was deserted by his home gym and coaches.

This championship was really about marking a start to establish the sport in the larger queer community and to take a direct jab at homophobia. Make a difference right now. Oscar Bonifacino is South America’s first out gay professional in men’s boxing.

Home » Queer Boxing Championship punches its way into history. Until we build more spaces where we can be ourselves…we have to fight for every space. News and coverage from the #1 sports destination and the #HomeofOlympics in Europe.

What we are doing here is giving hope to the world…this is just the start. Fight commentators Isaiah Smalley left, and Bernie Ambibuyoy. Stark, who back in endured multiple surgeries and two induced comas, got into boxing as a way to recover.

Bradby started the Knockout LGBTQ + Boxing in London. Broadway, is the dream of Australian boxer Martin Stark, who held the first championship in his homeland last year.

Photo by Vern Hester. Seven pairs of gay and trans individuals squared off in three matches, with each participant taking home a medal rather than crowning a winner, which seemed to be the point. Ricardo Gamboa, left spars with Eddie Cullen.

The event also included running commentary from Isaiah Smalley and Bernie Ambubayoy, entertainment and interviews from drag performer Venus Cerangi, and an appearance from the Acting Consulate for Australia, Emma Buckham. Donate today—every dollar counts!