Italian boxer Angela Carini who lost to 'failed gender test' fighter Imane Khelif will receive...
EXCLUSIVEItalian boxer Angela Carini who lost to 'failed gender test' fighter Imane Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association - after she withdrew from fight in tears after just 46 seconds
The Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' fighter Imane Khelif is set to receive prize money, equal to that of an Olympic champion, from the International Boxing Association (IBA), its president has confirmed.
Angela Carini withdrew from her Olympic women's welterweight fight against Algerian Khelif in tears just 46 seconds in after being struck with two strong blows.
The Italian later revealed her decision to abandon the fight was necessary to 'preserve my life', after she explained how she had 'never felt a punch' like the one Khelif inflicted.
Her opponent's participation in the games has been a source of contention given she was disqualified from …