Italian female boxer Angela Carini shared a heartbreaking story of her journey to the Olympics moments after ending her match against the alleged transgender boxer Imani Khelif during their boxing match.

Carini explained that she went to the Olympics to honor her father, who had always encouraged her to never give up.

Unfortunately, circumstances beyond her control forced her to quit for her safety.

“My father taught me to be a warrior. I have always stepped into the ring with honor and served my country with loyalty. This time, I couldn’t do it because I couldn’t fight anymore, so I ended the match,” she told the media while weeping profusely.

Background:

Angela Carini abandoned her bout against Algerian alleged transgender boxer Imane Khelif at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Carini quit the fight just 46 seconds in after receiving the first punch. Khelif landed two heavy punches in the opening round, which appeared to have injured Carini's chin.

Carini threw her helmet down and broke into tears as her coaches entered the ring to console her. Khelif was awarded the win following Carini's decision to withdraw.

Khelif's participation in the Olympics has been controversial, with many protesting the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing him to compete.

Along with Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu Ting, Khelif is one of the two transgender boxers cleared to compete at the Olympics.

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NEW: Italian boxer Angela Carini tells heartbreaking story of her journey to the Olympics just moments after getting assaulted by a man during her boxing match.

Carini said she went to the Olympics to honor her father who told her to never give up.

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