Martin Stark founded the World Gay Boxing Championships four years ago.
CHICAGO â The gloves are on, and they're in the ring in honor of Pride Month because, for the first time, the World Gay Boxing Championships are not just being held in the United States and Chicago .At Strong Hands Gym, the final match takes place on Friday. A transwoman and male boxers are in the ring. This first international exhibition boxing event aims to eradicate homophobia in combat sports.They're boxing with a purpose.
'Just to be able to see a dream that I've been working at for the past ten plus years to actually take place, it is such a rewarding feeling, not just for me, but also for like the entire community. It's a beautiful feeling,' said Strong Hands Gym Owner Diego Cevallos-Garzon.The event's founder says his goal is to have future events, not just in Chicago but in other cities across the United States. 'It seemed to be a natural fit.
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