What is patricio manuel?

Patricio Manuel is a transgender professional boxer who made history in December 2018 by becoming the first transgender male to compete in a professional boxing match in the United States. He began his boxing career as a female and was a top-ranked amateur before taking a break to transition. After transitioning, he decided to continue pursuing his passion for boxing and successfully fought and won his first professional match as a male against Hugo Aguilar.

Manuel's journey in the sport has been met with both support and criticism, as he has become a symbol for LGBTQ+ representation in boxing and sports in general. He has used his platform to advocate for transgender rights and visibility in the athletic world.

In addition to his boxing career, Manuel is also a vocal advocate for transgender rights and has spoken out about the challenges and discrimination faced by transgender athletes. He continues to inspire others through his courage, determination, and passion for the sport of boxing.