Everlast chooses first transgender boxer to represent their brand

The first transgender professional boxer, Patricio Manuel, is now also representing Everlast in its "Be First" campaign. 

The premier boxing brand spotlights inclusivity in sports with its campaign, championing other underdogs such as Jinji Martinez, an amputee boxer. 

First is Patricio Manuel https://t.co/1L2wI2LavI

— Everlast (@Everlast_) September 26, 2019

Before Manuel transitioned, he was sidelined by an injury while competing in the 2012 Olympic trials, CNN reports.  

Manuel fought his way back into the ring but this time as a male fighter. He received a lot of backlash for this decision.  Read more...

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