More Western Drivel on Thailand.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:01 pm

I thought all who become professional athletes must have trained from a young age but if Thais do it with there national sport its barbaric apparently.

Do European and American Boxers start at 18?

Japanese and Chinese Martial Artists?

http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=3702664&page=1

Post by **johnnyk** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:07 pm

Marco Barrera, the Hall of Fame Mexican boxer recently anounced his retirement at age 33 after 18 years as a pro.
He is studying to be a lawyer.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:19 pm

johnnyk wrote:Marco Barrera, the Hall of Fame Mexican boxer recently anounced his retirement at age 33 after 18 years as a pro.
He is studying to be a lawyer.

Exactly, Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales must have been training from a very young age and they havent done too badly for themselves.

Post by **johnnyk** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:29 am

Good to see another fan here BaaBaa.
Yes, Morales grew up over a gym. I imagine both started as little kids.
Soccer players start pretty young, too. The big clubs sign kids up at the age of 10-12 and some very gifted players have turned pro at 16, Cesc Fabregas comes to mind.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:45 am

johnnyk wrote: Soccer players start pretty young, too. The big clubs sign kids up at the age of 10-12 and some very gifted players have turned pro at 16, Cesc Fabregas comes to mind.

Barcelona didnt sign him up quick enough though.