Imane Khelif has been forced to postpone her next professional fight after injuring her left shoulder during training over the weekend.
The bout was scheduled for April 23 in Paris. ESPN first reported the injury on Sunday, confirming that Khelif sustained the shoulder problem while preparing for the fight.
No new date has been announced. The specifics of the injury and a timeline for Khelif’s return have not been disclosed.
Khelif became one of the most recognizable figures in boxing after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she was at the center of a widely discussed gender eligibility controversy. She turned professional following the Games and has been building her career in the paid ranks since.
The postponement is a setback for Khelif’s momentum as a professional. Further updates on a rescheduled date are expected in the coming weeks.