The 31 year old Thai who won Olympic gold in 2004 and Olympic Silver in 2008 has today announced that he will be turning professional later this year instead of going to the Olympics in London! Also he has said he wants to face Pacquiao O_O http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/13032012/58/boonjumnong-shuns-games-turn-pro.html
Good boxer, he may need to hurry his progress Rigondeux style as age isn't on his side. He'll have to quickly suss how he can handle longer rounds, fighting without a headguard, points sytem and any other adaptions into pro boxing. look forward to seeing him fight though.
Fallen out with the authority in charge of amateur boxing in Thailand, he also has a reputation as being a playboy so he no doubt needs some money...
Only saw him in the last olympic final with the boy felix diaz, didn't like his style much and don't think he suits the pro game.
German Amateur ..... Ivor Biggdong is quiting the porn industry and is turning pro wants to fight Vitali
Manus is a 2 time Olympian (Gold medal in 04 Silver in 08) and an Asian champion....so he is a highly rated amateur even if you do think he has a silly name