This transgender boxer is fighting to save his mentor — and unlikely friend — from ICE captivity
Trans boxer Nolan Hanson tells The Advocate about his fight to get his mentor, Talap Mamyrkanov, out of ICE detention.
September 2, 2025
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Lauren Boebert forced to refund $67,000 in anti-trans donations for Olympic boxer
The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.
October 4, 2024
Boxer Goes Trans for Eli Stone
Often perceived as male by confused casting agents, boxer-body builder turned actor Dallas Malloy felt a deep connection to the trans minister she plays on Eli Stone.
December 30, 2008
Australian Boxer: Gays Should Be Put to Death
Anthony Mundine — making remarks after being booted off a reality show — said gays should face capital punishment.
February 8, 2018
Transgender Boxer Wins Fight for Acceptance in Thailand
Rose, a Muay Thai boxer, is beating the odds as a transgender woman.
July 26, 2017
Trans Boxer Makes History, Bests Cisgender Opponent
Patricio Manuel has found acceptance, and success, in the ring.
December 9, 2018
Another Antigay Jab from Manny Pacquiao
Barely a day after the boxer and Filipino politician apologized for comparing gays and lesbians to animals and lost his endorsement deal, he's unleashed a new rant.
February 20, 2016
WATCH: Calif. Sen. Barbara Boxer Will Not Seek Reelection
The four-term U.S. senator and LGBT ally announced today she will not run for reelection in 2016.
January 8, 2015
Olympic Medal-Winning Boxer Irma Testa Comes Out
Fear of judgment in her sport kept the bronze medal-winning Italian athlete from sharing her truth publicly -- until now.
December 7, 2021
Everlast Taps Trans Boxer Patricio Manuel in Historic Campaign
The "Be First" campaign spotlights a pioneering athlete.
September 27, 2019
Transgender Boxer from Thailand to Fight In Muay Thai Match
Nong Rose is preparing for a foreign debut that will make her the first transgender fighter to enter the Muay Thai ring in France. She will compete against a male fighter.
January 3, 2018
Out British Boxer Nicola Adams Wins Gold — Again
She's the first Brit to successfully defend an Olympic boxing championship since 1924.
August 20, 2016
WATCH: Hot Models in Boxers Protest Russia
A Belgian designer has created a line of political boxer shorts called "To Russia With Love."
August 21, 2013