Pat Manuel fight
Patrcio Manuel flexes during a weigh-in the night before a super featherweight fight against Hugo Aguilar.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel warms-up with coach Vic Valenzuela.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel gets out of the bath tub full of ice for his muscles at the Quality Inn the night before a super featherweight fight against Hugo Aguilar.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel concentrates back stage.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel heads towards the ring.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel heads towards the ring.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel, left, battles Hugo Aguilar in the second round.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel, left, battles Hugo Aguilar in the third round.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel gets water in between rounds.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel celerbates after winning a super featherweight fight against Hugo Aguilar and making history as the first transgender fighter to compete at a pro level at Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel celerbates with his mother Loretta Butler after winning a super featherweight fight against Hugo Aguilar.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel celerbates with partner Amita Swadhin after winning a super featherweight fight against Hugo Aguilar.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Patrcio Manuel gets an exam from a doctor after winning a super featherweight fight against Hugo Aguilar.
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