ALGIERS \u2013 Algerian boxer and Olympic champion Imane Khelif on Aug 20 denied claims made by her former manager that she was putting her career on hold. <\/p>\n
The 26-year-old was at the centre of a gender row at last summer\u2019s Paris Games where she won gold in the women\u2019s 66kg category.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to make it clear to the public that the reports of my retirement from boxing are false,\u201d Khelif wrote on her Facebook page.<\/p>\n
She accused her former manager, Nasser Yesfah, of \u201cbetraying (her) trust and (her) country with his false and malicious statements\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis person no longer represents me in any way,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have never announced my retirement from boxing. I remain committed to my sporting career, I train regularly and I maintain my physical condition between Algeria and Qatar in preparation for upcoming events.\u201d<\/p>\n
French newspaper Nice Matin earlier on Aug 20 cited quotes from her former manager saying that she had hung up her gloves, without specifying whether it was for good.<\/p>\n
The world boxing championships are due to take place in Liverpool from Sept 4 to 14. The deadline to enter the event is on Aug 25.<\/p>\n
In other news, Jake Paul will fight the unbeaten Gervonta Davis on Nov 14 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia in a bout that will be streamed live on Netflix, promoters said on Aug 20.<\/p>\n
Davis has been the WBA (World Boxing Association) lightweight champion since Devin Haney vacated the belt in 2023, but the American\u2019s title will not be on the line against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul due to the size difference between the two boxers.<\/p>\n
Paul, a cruiserweight, weighed in at 199.4 pounds (90.45 kg) ahead of his win over Mexican Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June, while Davis fought Lamont Roach at 133.8 pounds in March.<\/p>\n
No details have been provided on the weight limit for the fight.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, he\u2019s one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, but my motto is anyone, anytime, anyplace, against all odds. And I like my odds,\u201d Paul wrote on X.<\/p>\n
Davis is undefeated in 31 fights as a professional, winning 30 and drawing one, while Paul has a record of 12 wins and one defeat. AFP, REUTERS<\/p>\n
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