In the fight against transphobia, boxer Pharrell Shaymar sure packs a punch.Known as the “trans technician”, his mastery of fighting components like footwork and jabbing make him a formidable opponent in the ring–and he looks damn good doing it.The Aussie boxer isn’t fighting competitively at the moment, instead opting to fight for representation and opportunity in the ring for other trans folks.Related: Spain’s first trans pro footballer talks the importance of taking the first step“I didn’t need to fight, because I had already won all my battles outside the ring,” Shaymar tells Outsports.“I had finally stopped fighting to fit in, fighting to prove myself, fighting for everyone’s approval, fighting to be accepted.
