Patricio Manuel remained defiant after he suffered the first loss of his career last week. The first out transgender boxer in U.S. history was knocked out by Joshua Bryan Reyes 21 seconds into a bout in Indio, Calif., on April 4. Despite the quick exit, Manuel took to social media to assure fans he was not going to hide or step away from the ring.

Saying he was “deeply disappointed” by the loss and suffering from a “bruised ego,” Manuel refused to bow his head in shame.

Manuel appeared in the opening fight of the Golden Boy Fight Night at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 25 miles southwest of downtown Palm Springs. He was sent to the canvas by a sharp punch to the chin by Reyes 21 seconds into the fight, according to Outsports. He struggled to regain his footing, and the referee stopped the fight.

Manuel was a five-time U.S. national champion in the amateur women’s division. When a shoulder injury forced his withdrawal from the women’s boxing trials for the 2012 Olympics, Manuel took the opportunity to embrace his gender identity.

Bobbie Hirsch WSU Fencing

2023-24:  Finished five events ... started the NCAA Midwest Regional (3/9) in Detroit, but was unable to finish the pool round due to an injury and withdrew ... was 22-34 in the foil and 0-3 in the sabre for a total season record of 22-37 ... began the campaign with a spotless 3-0 mark at the Titan Invitational (1/14) ... went 9-6 at the DeCicco Duals (1/27), with the nine bout wins a season best ... was 3-17 at the Northwestern Duals (2/3-4) across both days of the event ... fenced in the Senior Mixed Foil at the Danosi Open (2/10) for 26th place with an even 4-4 ledger ... placed 19th for the individual competition at the Central Collegiate Fencing Conference Championships (2/24-25) ... collected a 3-7 record in the foil and an 0-3 mark in the sabre (his only action in the weapon) at the conference championships ... helped Wayne State finish second as program, just behind Ohio State ... also contributed to the foil squad's third place finish for the weapon during the team competition.

2022-23:  Competed in eight events and compiled a 26-67  record in men's foil ... went an even 7-7 at the Remenyik Open (10/1-2) ... had two wins and four losses at the Ohio State Open (10/29) ... was 4-4 at the Danosi Open (11/13) ... did not record a victory in six bouts at the Philadelphia Invitational (1/22) ... had best effort of the season with an 8-2 record at the Notre Dame DeCicco Duals (1/28) ... went 2-19 at the two-day Northwestern Duals (2/4-5) ... had a 3-12 overall record at the CCFC Championships (2/25-26), going 3-6 in team play and 0-6 in individual action ... qualified for the NCAA Regionals (3/11) and went 0-13 in pool play.

2021-22:  Named to the All-CCFC Honorable Mention Team as a member of the WSU Women's Fencing squad ... competed in all nine events and went 66-68 overall in the foil ... started the season by going 16-3 at the Ohio State Invitational (10/2-3) ... did not win a bout in five matches at the Remenyik Open (10/9-10) ... finished 4-3 at the Danosi Open (11/21) ... won six bouts and lost nine at the Ohio State Elite Invite (12/5) ...  won all six bouts at the Detroit Titan Invite (1/23) ... went 11-11 at the Notre Dame DeCicco Duals (1/29) ... finished 13-20 at the Northwestern Winter Duals (2/5-6) ... posted a 7-6 record at the CCFC Championships (2/27) ... went 3-11 at NCAA Regionals (3/12).