It is often claimed that to become a professional athlete, one must start at an early age. This statement has a lot of truth to it, as some of the best athletes and sportsmen today have had a long journey, having been training since a very young age.

One young champion who can follow the likes of the greatest is a 7-year Argentine boxer who is gaining traction for his amazing boxing skills. ESPN ringside recently shared a video of him putting on a show in training, taking the internet by storm.

Fans were quick to react to the little prodigy, hoping to become a champion one day. One fan stated that YouTube sensation Jake Paul should sign him for his promotion.

Another fan went as far as claiming that he was the future of Argentina, while one hilariously stated that he could beat Jake Paul in a boxing match.

One fan claimed that he could beat Ryan Garica, one of the fastest punchers in the lightweight division.

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Boxers who started late but became champions

Although training from a young age would certainly benefit a boxer in his career, it is not a universal rule. There have been many cases where professional boxers started training late but went on to become World Champions. The prime example of this would be Deontay Wilder, who started training at 20 and went on to win the WBC heavyweight championship.

Anthony Joshua is another example of the same as he didn’t start training until his late teens and became the unified heavyweight champion. Other boxers who fit the criteria include legends like Sonny Liston and Rocky Marciano, both of whom started training in their 20s.

How much do you think training from an early age helps professional athletes? Let us know in the comments.

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