Maho Bah Villemagne, who trains hard in Marseille, will be able to adopt one of OM's mottos: “Forever the first. » On Saturday, he became the first transgender man in France to officially fight in the men's categories with, as a result, a draw obtained against Evan Ferrandi during the Open Boxing, at the Vallier hall in Marseille, reports Provence.
After 28 English boxing fights among women, a title of French military champion in 2022 and vice-European amateur champion, Maho Bah Villemagne was therefore able to compete in her first official fight in the under 54 kg category. If the draw was decided by the judges, “a preference” was given to his opponent on Saturday evening.
“The fight against prejudice”
“I hope I kept my mouth shut, normally yes,” declared Maho Bah Villemagne after the fight, interviewed by the regional daily. I showed that I could go there and I wouldn't fall. For me, I had already won from the moment I stepped into the ring. But for the fight against prejudice, it is not enough to get into the ring. I think I showed that I had the balls, I would have liked to show that we could even win. But hey, next time. »
To enter the professional world, Maho Bah Villemagne will have to fight four more fights before the end of the calendar year, which could be complicated. And he will also have to undergo a series of medical tests, related to his transition. If it exceeds a certain testosterone level, it can be considered doping.
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