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]
References
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- ^ Deng, Jireh (Aug 24, 2023). "Beyond The Bars, Queer People Find Each Other Through Sports". LAist. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
- ^ "An Effort To Defend — Wave Pool Art Center | Cincinnati, OH". Wave Pool. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
- ^ "Trans Boxing – More Art". Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
- ^ "Cube Space Gallery". City of Berkeley. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
- ^ "Nolan Hanson (2nd Prize) | Portland State University". www.pdx.edu. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
- ^ Wyatt, Ben (Sep 23, 2023). "Trans Boxers Are Stepping Into the Ring. Will the Sport Let Them Stay?". Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.
- ^ Anbouba, Margaux (Jun 29, 2024). "Punching Up: Meet Trans Boxing, A Class In Brooklyn For All". Vogue. Retrieved Dec 24, 2025.