Day: December 11, 2018

Dec 11
History Made as Transgender Boxer Wins Professional Contest in USA

Patricio Manuel has begun his professional boxing career with a win at the high-profile Golden Boy Fight Night at Fantasy Springs, Califonia. 32-year-old Patricio, who was formerly known as Patricia, has made history as the first transgender boxer to win a professional contest in the United States, after defeating Hugo Aguilar. Manuel who started his transition in […]

Dec 11
From Sport to Circus: express Talks With Cirque Du Soleil Star Cedric Belisle

Athletically gifted Canadian, Cedric Belisle will arrive in Auckland in February to play the lead role in Cirque Du Soleil’s Kooza. The muscular trampolinist tells express about being gay in a travelling circus. Cedric was ten years old when he went to see his first Cirque Du Soleil show, Alegria. “I told my parents that, […]

Dec 11
All I Want for Christmas is… A Little More LGBT PDA

Dion Skinner wants to see more public affection displayed by LGBT couples this Christmas, and all year round. Coming out into the Auckland scene only three years ago, I realise I’m yet to see it all. One thing I haven’t seen much of Public Displays of Affection (PDAs) between LGBT couples. Anywhere. Currently, I work […]