The Algerian was disqualified from the Women’s World Boxing Championships last year after she didn’t meet the gender eligibility criteria for the tournament.
Last week, Khelif beat Italian boxer Angela Carini after just 46 seconds, which sparked major debate about her inclusion in the games.
On Tuesday she faces Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand for a place in the final and a chance at winning gold for her nation.
And Suwannapheng has now responded to the speculation about her next fight amidst all of the ongoing controversy.
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Khaosod English reports her stating: “I’ll fight with all I’ve got. I’ve looked into it too, about her hormones, and I know she’s lost to female boxers before, but that was a long time ago. But if we meet again, I’m not afraid because we’re evenly matched. I’ve prepared my body well too, trained a lot. I just think, no matter how strong or tough, we’re both human, we both have two fists. Having come this far, I want to go all the way to the gold medal.”
