Boxer who failed gender test at world championships wins Olympic bout in 46 seconds after opponent quits

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Boxer who failed gender test at world championships wins Olympic bout in 46 seconds after opponent quits

A boxer who was previously banned from competing in the world championships because she failed testosterone and gender eligibility tests has won her opening Olympic bout after her opponent quit.

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