Brianda Tamara is a name that not many know, but she is making headlines in the wake of the backlash of Imane Khelif, who was allowed to compete in the women’s division despite reportedly failing an IBA gender test.
On Thursday, Italian opponent Angela Carini retired in her match with Khelif after just 46 seconds, having taken just two punches to the face. This made her break down into tears, as she claimed she had never been hit so hard before.
Much like Carini, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif beat Brianda Tamara so severely that she couldn’t believe that she escaped without a major injury. This bout would come months before Khelif was disqualified ahead of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship Finals due to high levels of testosterone in her system.
Tamara posted photos on her Instagram from the fight showing bruises covering her left cheek and eye, which had not swollen shut.
Despite how anybody feels, Imane Khelif will continue her quest at the Paris Olympics, a decision that has sparked intense controversy.
