Angela Carini (WOMAN) vs Imane Khelif (MAN) | FEMALE QUITS!

Angela Carini vs Imane Khelif at the 2024 Olympics ended in controversy. Angela Carini, the Italian boxer fought Imane Khelif in an "intersex" boxing match. Many thought the Angela Carini vs Imane Khelif fight would end quickly, it did. Imane Khelif is a biological male who smashed Carini with a straight right hand. The female boxer quits the Olympics in what was an unfair fight.

In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Italian boxer Angela Carini decided to stop her fight against Algeria’s Imane Khelif in less than a minute, revealing afterward that she had “never been hit so hard in my life.” The bout, which lasted just 46 seconds, saw Carini take a powerful punch to the face that led to her immediate decision to end the match.

Speaking to the media following the brief but intense encounter, Carini explained her decision. "I had entered the ring to fight," she said, according to Yahoo Sports. "I didn’t give up, but a punch hurt too much and so I said enough. I go out with my head held high."

Khelif, who was previously barred from competing at the 2023 World Championships due to a failed gender eligibility test, delivered the decisive blow that prompted Carini to concede. Despite the abrupt end to her Olympic journey, Carini’s resolve and dignity in the face of adversity have earned her widespread respect.

The encounter has sparked discussions within the boxing community, not only about the physical toll of the sport but also about the importance of safety and the athletes' well-being. Carini’s experience serves as a stark reminder of the intense physical demands of boxing and the courage required to step into the ring.