Three Generations Chase Boxing Glory in Macao

From university grad to pro boxing hopeful, 23-year-old Alvin Salinas is sparring his way into Macao’s sports history with a little help from two living legends. His coach, former Asian champion Ng Kuok Kun (aka “The Macao Kid”), and 90-year-old mentor Chan Iok Seng have spent decades perfecting the art of the ring. Now, they’re betting on Alvin to deliver their shared dream: putting Macao on the global boxing map.

A Family Legacy in the Ring

Chan Iok Seng, who’s trained fighters since the 1960s, calls boxing “a dance with discipline.” His protégé Ng Kuok Kun dominated Asian circuits in the ’90s, and now their combined wisdom fuels Alvin’s grueling prep for his pro debut. “Every punch carries their legacy,” says Alvin, sweating through dawn training sessions.

Sacrifices and Brotherhood

From skipping social events to nursing bruises, Alvin’s journey mirrors the grit of his mentors. Ng Kuok Kun jokes about “using age as a superpower,” while Chan shares stories of Macao’s boxing heyday. Their bond? Built on equal parts tough love and mooncake-sharing breaks.

As fight night nears, Alvin vows to honor their decades of wisdom: “Win or lose, we’re writing Macao’s story – one round at a time.”

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Three generations chase boxing glory in Macao

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