Former model and female boxer Sarah Blewden, of England, was banned by the Amateur Boxing Association because she had breast implants.Telegraph: Model Banned From Boxing Due to Breast Implants (February 16, 2009)
A medical expert for the association said Blewden was at risk because repeated blows to the chest could cause "capsular contracture" or distortion to her breasts. Blewden said she would wear a breast protector but was still denied.Daily Mail: Woman Boxer Becomes...Banned From the Ring...Implants (February 16, 2009)
Blewden Breast Implants Qoutes
"It is ridiculous. My surgeon said they make me no more vulnerable than any woman. They are not enormous and they are gel so won't bust."—Sarah BlewdenMirror.co.uk: Female boxer Sarah Blewden gets banned from
"International rules forbid anyone with breast implants continuing to box."—Tony Attwood, Amateur Boxing AssociationMirror.co.uk: Female boxer Sarah Blewden gets banned from
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Resides in Poole, Dorset, England
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The association's doctor said her breasts could be distorted or she could suffer "capsular contracture" from repeated hits to her breastsDaily Mail: Woman Boxer Becomes...Banned From the Ring...Implants (February 16, 2009)
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Blewden said she had gel implants and if there was any kind of distortion the surgery to fix it would be her responsibilityDaily Mail: Woman Boxer Becomes...Banned From the Ring...Implants (February 16, 2009)
