Boxer retires from sport after being accused of being born male

Ex-WBC women's heavyweight champion Alejandra Jimenez has hung up her gloves amid claims she is transgender. Former opponent Carlette Ewell - who was knocked out by Jimenez in the first round of their 2017 encounter - says the Mexican changed gender after being born male.

And after continued accusations from members of the boxing world, Jimenez decided to walk away from the sport to fight discrimination.

“Life has taught me a very strong lesson,” Jimenez said. "With a bitter taste, this is one of those times when I wish things were different. But sadly, it's not.

“Today I made one of the most difficult decisions of my life. Today I say goodbye to professional boxing. Unfortunately, it is not for the reasons I I would have liked and not when I would have liked. But that's it. Unfortunately, our sport is surrounded by many people who dirty it, pollute it and destroy the dreams and careers of many athletes.

“I cannot allow this to continue to happen. That sexism, homophobia and injustices continue to remain silent and forgotten because of fear, ignorance and even habit of leaving those who "run" the sport."

Jiminez hopes his choice to retire will shed light on the ongoing issue and pave the way for a more inclusive sport. "I said I would make way for the girls who would follow in our footsteps, us professional boxers. I hope that even if I can't keep doing it above the ring, this message can touch the fibers of those who are even afraid to shut up.

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“There are consequences for those who continue to treat women as inferior. I hope that tomorrow this world will be a better world for my daughters, and yes, justice will be done. worth it because I made history. But I could have done much, much more."

The statement ended with Jimenez revealing that she has hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, which in women leads to low estrogen production - the main female hormone responsible for sexual and reproductive development.

"The faith of errors. I don't have hyperthyroidism. I have hypothyroidism. The sass and a thousand sensations of the moment caused my error in explanation."

Jimenez retires from boxing with a pro record of 12-0-1 with a no contest. In her last fight, she dropped 32 pounds to challenge WBC and WBO super middleweight champion Franchón Crews-Dezurn for her 168-pound straps.

Jimenez won the fight via split decision. However, the result was overturned after she failed a post-fight drug test.