Italian boxer speaks out over online abuse since Olympic bout against Khelif, P2
- Shidonna Raven
- Feb 13
- 2 min read
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Updated September 12, 2025
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‘An infected wound’
Carini’s actions fueled a discussion far beyond Paris about whether Khelif should have been allowed to compete, with (then former) U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni speaking out.
“For many it is easy to forget the past, but for me it wasn’t,” Carini continued. “That past that marked my life. That past that left wounds inside me that I try to heal day after day, but like an infected wound, it bleeds and hurts.
“That past that changed and destroyed my career, built year after year with sacrifices, dedication, tenacity and a lot of passion … That career that is underestimated and belittled by those who preferred to have a laugh for a few moments, preferred to throw the stone.”
Carini won silver medals at the world and European championships in 2019. She lost her opening fight at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
After Paris, Carini said she closed herself “in silence” with her family and “tried to rebuild (herself) in small pieces.”
Carini returned to the ring in December, winning her eighth Italian title and gold at the World Boxing Cup in Poland.
“Putting all the disappointment aside, I got back into that ring, reconfirming myself as Italian champion and bringing home medals from important international tournaments,” Carini said.
“Getting back into that ring was a tough challenge.
“These words of mine will not change the world, I will not make people become kinder. But at least I invite everyone to reflect … A word, a gesture, a command can hurt and destroy a person.”
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