Garside has landed a blow on outdated gender stereotypes in the traditionally hyper-masculine sport
Harry Garside is boxing against stereotypes in Tokyo. The 24-year-old plumber from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs is fighting in the men’s lightweight semi-final on Friday afternoon. But whatever the outcome against two-time world champion Andy Cruz, Garside has already made history, and an impact.
He will soon become the first Australian to win an Olympic boxing medal in more than three decades (with a bronze assured if he loses against Cuba’s Cruz). Garside has also landed a blow on outdated gender stereotypes in the traditionally hyper-masculine sport.
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