He began boxing as an amateur at the age of sixteen.

Hopkins, who was born in Philadelphia, began boxing at age 10.

He began boxing in 2001 at the age of 18.

Philippou began boxing in 1994 and had his first fight six months later.

He lived for a time on the city streets, learning how to look after himself and began boxing professionally in 1974.

He would not begin boxing as an amateur until a few years later.

He began boxing when he was around 20 years of age.

Marshall began boxing at the age of 17 and turned pro in 1936.

He began boxing professionally on the night of November 17, 1992.

She began boxing at the age of five in the family garage with her father, a former Marine.