Sep 4, 2020
On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve interviews Patricio "Pat" Manuel (known as "Cacahuate" in the boxing world). Pat is the first professional male boxer who is transgender. He debuted with Golden Boy Promotions on December 8, 2018 and won a four-round decision in the super-featherweight division.
Prior to transitioning, Pat was a five-time national champion in the amateur women's division, participating in the first-ever US women's Olympic boxing trials in 2012.
Pat’s story has garnered major press, including the front page of the LA Times, coverage through HBO, Time, People, USA Today, Newsweek, NPR, NBC, BBC, Sport Illustrated and ESPN. In 2019, he made another historic first by becoming the face of Everlast Boxing Equipment.
In this episode you’ll discover :
- How to train for your first professional fight
- The history of Patricio Manuel, the first professional male boxer who is transgender
- The business side of becoming a professional athlete
- Tips on setting goals and starting them today
- Pat’s favorite book The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Follow Pat’s Journey on instagram @Team_Patricio_Manuel
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