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Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers

Boxing's Gender Row

Season 1, Ep. 57

Welcome to 'Back Of The Stand' with Mark Saggers. Each week, I will be joined by some of the biggest guests to discuss all the latest in news and sport. We delve deep into the controversial discussions that others aren't brave enough to have.



Boxing at Paris 2024 has been overshadowed by a row about the eligibility of two fighters in the women's competition.


Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting are guaranteed at least bronze medals after of their semi-final bouts.


In this weeks sporting section, Mark spoke to former boxing champion and GB boxing development coach Preya Dhanecha about this and more. 

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