Patricio Manuel (born Patricia Manuel; July 22, 1985), nicknamed "Cacahuate",[1] is an American professional boxer. In 2018, he became the first transgender boxer to fight professionally in the United States.[2][3]
Patricio Manuel | |
|---|---|
 Patricio Manuel in 2018 | |
| Born | July 22, 1985 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Cacahuate |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 4 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
Career
Manuel made his professional debut on a Golden Boy Promotions event on December 8, 2018 in Indio, California, scoring a four-round unanimous decision victory over Hugo Aguilar, with all three judges scoring the bout 39–37.[4] Aguilar only knew of Manuel's transition two days prior to the bout. He stated "For me it's very respectable ... It doesn't change anything for me. In the ring he wants to win and I want to win too."[5]
In May 2019, Manuel was a keynote speaker at the launch event for the San Francisco 49ers LGBTQ+ and allies fan club, held at Levi's Stadium.[6]
In September 2019, Manuel became the new face of Everlast boxing equipment.[7]
In March 2023, Manuel won his second professional bout against Hien Huynh by technical decision (cut caused by a headclash).[8]
In June 2023, Manuel participated in Golden Boy Fight Night where he won by unanimous decision against Alexander Gutierrez.[1]
In April 2024, Manuel participated again in Golden Boy Fight Night and was knocked out (TKO) after 21 seconds into the first round by his opponent Joshua Reyes.
Transition
Manuel identified as a man after being a five-time national amateur champion, as well as competing in the 2012 Women's U.S. Olympic Trials. Manuel was eliminated from those trials after being forced to withdraw due to receiving a shoulder injury. He began his transition with hormone treatments in 2013, and he had top surgery in Salt Lake City in 2014.[9]
Personal life
Manuel's mother, who raised him as a single parent with the help of his grandmother and uncles, is Irish American. His father is African American.[10] He now lives with his partner and their pit bull dog, Ginkgo.[11]
Professional boxing record
| 4 fights | 3 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Loss | 3–1 | Joshua Brian Reyes | TKO | 1 | April, 4 2024 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Alexander Gutierrez | UD | 4 | Jun, 8 2023 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Hien Huynh | TD | 4 | Mar, 18 2023 | Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Hugo Aguilar | UD | 4 | Dec 8, 2018 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S. |
See also
- Parinya Charoenphol, Thai boxer and kathoey
- Fallon Fox, the first openly transgender MMA athlete
References
- ^ a b "Patricio Manuel ("Cacahuate") | Boxer Page". www.tapology.com.
- ^ "Transgender fighter wins in historic pro debut". NBC News. Reuters. December 10, 2018.
- ^ Moye, David (December 10, 2018). "Transgender Boxer Patricio Manuel Wins His First Fight Against Another Man". Huffington Post.
- ^ Hohman, Maura (December 10, 2018). "America's First-Ever Transgender Male Professional Boxer, Patricio Manuel, Wins His Debut Fight". Peoples Magazine.
- ^ Baxter, Kevin (December 8, 2018). "Transgender male boxer Patricio Manuel makes history with a win in his pro debut". LA Times.
- ^ Dorsey, Dustin (May 29, 2019). "49ers launch first official fan club for LGTBQ+ community and supporters". ABC7 News.
- ^ Scipioni, Jade (September 27, 2019). "Transgender boxer is now face of iconic boxing brand". NBC News. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- ^ Ellis, Jordan (June 23, 2023). "Transgender man Patricio Manuel picks up third straight win as professional boxer 11 years after competing in women's Olympic trials". talkSPORT. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Baxter, Kevin (August 8, 2017). "The first U.S. boxer to fight as a woman, and then as a man". The Denver Post.
- ^ Kevin, Baxter (December 7, 2018). "Pat Manuel will make history as the first transgender male to fight professionally in the U.S." LA Times.
- ^ Skalij, Wally (August 4, 2017). "This is Who I am". LA Times.
- ^ "Patricio Manuel". BoxRec. Retrieved December 12, 2018.