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Trans Boxing

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Trans Boxing is an ongoing collaborative art project in the form of a boxing club, which was founded in New York City by Nolan Hanson in 2017. The project aims to provide safe and inclusive gym spaces for transgender and non-binary people that often face discrimination and aggression in typical gym environments.[1]

The project has facilitated regular classes in New York City and Los Angeles[2], and produced site-specific residencies, installations, publications, films, and workshops.[3][4][5][6] In 2021, Trans Boxing began a residency at Gleason's Gym, Brooklyn, New York, where the project supports the development of further inclusion and accessibility within the sport.[7][8]

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  1. Mathew, Teresa (Apr 11, 2018). "This Boxing Club Helps Trans People Embrace Their Bodies". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
  2. Deng, Jireh (Aug 24, 2023). "Beyond The Bars, Queer People Find Each Other Through Sports". LAist. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
  3. "An Effort To Defend — Wave Pool Art Center | Cincinnati, OH". Wave Pool. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
  4. "Trans Boxing – More Art". Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
  5. "Cube Space Gallery". City of Berkeley. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
  6. "Nolan Hanson (2nd Prize) | Portland State University". www.pdx.edu. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
  7. Wyatt, Ben (Sep 23, 2023). "Trans Boxers Are Stepping Into the Ring. Will the Sport Let Them Stay?". Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
  8. Anbouba, Margaux (Jun 29, 2024). "Punching Up: Meet Trans Boxing, A Class In Brooklyn For All". Vogue. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.