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Thanks to Implants, Boxing Career Goes Bust

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 18, 2009 1:46 PM CST

(Newser) – A British model and recreational boxer has been barred from competition because she has breast implants, ABC News reports. The Amateur Boxing Association of England cited possible health risks, but Sarah Blewden says she should be able to use a breast protector, similar to groin cups for men. “If I had great, ginormous, double-F breasts it would be different,” she says.

Blewden denied that the beef was a publicity stunt. “It's about boxing,” she said. In fact, the boxer said she hopes her plight will push development of an acceptable breast protector. The association said it regrets the hoopla. “It's really just bad timing when we are pushing for equality,” an official said, “but we also want to make sure that people are safe.”

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Women's boxing is a hoped for sport at the 2012 London Olympics. (AP Photo)

A scene from the 4th Asian Women's Boxing Championship in Gauhati, India. (AP Photo)

A shell inspector at work at a breast implant manufacturing facility. (AP Photo)

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I just want to try to see if there is any way they can approve breast protectors. You look at the medical stats of women in the last year and all you see are three grazes on the cheek. It's safer than horseback riding and skiing. - Sarah Blewden

I have no idea how good she may be. My first surprise was that she had apparently been selected for "advanced training" when all she has done is basic fitness training and boxing exercise and has had no competitions.
- Anthony Attwood, ABAE

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