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Olympic Champion Imane Khelif Schedules Professional Boxing Debut for December

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Affects Algeria · Covered in 3 countries

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Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif will make her professional boxing debut on December 15.

Olympic champion Imane Khelif is transitioning to professional boxing with her first bout scheduled for December 15. This will be the Algerian athlete's first match since winning gold at the 2024 Paris Games. Her Olympic victory came after she was embroiled in a high-profile gender eligibility dispute.

Professional shiftThe upcoming fight marks her official entry into professional boxing after competing in the amateur ranks.
Ring returnThe December bout ends a hiatus from competitive fighting following her gold medal performance in Paris.

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The IndependentImane Khelif to box for first time since 2024 Olympics gender row3h ago · open ↗

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Why it matters

Imane Khelif became a central figure of international sports discourse during the 2024 Paris Olympics following scrutiny over gender eligibility criteria in women's boxing.

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Aug 2024Imane Khelif wins an Olympic gold medal in women's boxing at the Paris Games.
Nov 6Khelif announces her professional boxing debut set for December 15.

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