Official WBC Statement: It is shameful and regrettable to read the irresponsible, defamatory, discriminatory and untrue comments on social media concerning Alejandra Jimenez, our proud WBC super middleweight world champion. The individuals writing such rubbish and the organizations publishing it have zero moral integrity. It is the WBC’s duty to set the record straight and stop the horrible and inhuman attack on a person who is an example and motivation to the world.
In a sport like boxing, which traditionally has prided itself for being accepting of people from all strata of life and on the diversity of its participants, our champion Alejandra Jimenez is being the target of attacks for having the courage to live an openly gay lifestyle and manifesting an appearance that is pleasing to her and her community. Continue reading “WBC: Jimenez a champion of human equality”
