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Wearing A Hijab, A Young Muslim Boxer Enters The Ring

16-year-old Amaiya Zafar (left) spars in the Circle of Disclipline gym in Minneapolis earlier this month. USA Boxing has granted Zafar a religious exemption to fight in one bout while wearing hijab. (Sarah O'Keefe-Zafar)
16-year-old Amaiya Zafar (left) spars in the Circle of Disclipline gym in Minneapolis earlier this month. USA Boxing has granted Zafar a religious exemption to fight in one bout while wearing hijab. (Sarah O'Keefe-Zafar)

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