Kellie Maloney has admitted she's lost friends since announcing her transition in 2014.
The boxing promoter, 68, who was formerly known as Frank, said pals claimed they 'didn't understand' her decision to undergo gender reassignment surgery because they were 'real men's men.'
Kellie went onto defend her decision to transition by claiming she's only 'corrected something that was wrong at birth,' adding that she still feels 'lucky' as she had the support of her three daughters throughout her difficult journey.
Hard: Kellie Maloney, 68, has admitted she's lost friends since announcing her transition in 2014, claiming they stated they 'didn't understand' her decision to become a woman