English boxer, 18, banned from World Championships after extraordinary sex test mix-up: 'Broken' teenager reveals how his dream was shattered after team forgot to prove he was a man

An 18-year-old English boxer, identified as Francis, was barred from competing at the World Championships due to an administrative error by England Boxing, who failed to arrange a mandatory sex verification test for him. The teenager was withdrawn from the competition on the eve of the event, shattering his dreams of competing on the world stage. Francis has spoken out about the ordeal, describing himself as 'broken' by the experience.