England boxer missed Worlds over sex-test mix-up
Summary
George Francis, an 18-year-old English boxer, missed the Under-19 World Championships in Montenegro after England Boxing failed to arrange the sex verification test required under World Boxing rules. England Boxing acknowledged an administrative oversight and said it tried to find a solution, but Francis was ruled ineligible shortly before the competition draw.Key Facts
- Francis was due to compete in the 60kg category at the Under-19 World Championships in Budva, Montenegro, last month.
- Francis said he learned he was ineligible only hours before the draw because officials could not provide a blood sample in time.
- England Boxing acknowledged that an administrative oversight occurred and said it worked with competition organisers to explore options.
- World Boxing requires sex verification for male competitors aged 18 and above, after extending its rules in January.
- Francis turned 18 four days before flying to the competition, according to his account.
- The missed event ended Francis's chance to try to qualify for the Olympics, and he said he plans to turn professional.
- In 2025, 12 female boxers from five nations were barred from the World Championships in Liverpool after missing sex-test deadlines.
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