Undoubtedly, athletes get a lot of attention from fans when they are spotted in public places. Admirers often want an autograph or a picture with popular figures like sportspersons. However, recently an Olympic boxer was approached by fans for a picture, but something unusual happened that urged the Olympian to share the incident on Twitter. 

British former boxer Tony Jeffries was recently in Bangkok with his daughters, and some fans approached him asking for a picture. Something funny and unusual happened at the time and he shared it on Twitter. 

Well, Jeffries believed that the two women had approached him for a photo, but they actually wanted a photo with his daughters. Although the former boxer might be slightly disappointed by what happened, but people wanting photographs with your daughters is also something to be delighted about.

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Interestingly, Jeffries won a bronze medal in the light-heavyweight division at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. However, later he had some major hand injuries, which further required surgery in 2012. The boxer was heartbroken as he was forced to retire at the time. Notably, Jaffa the Mighty Mackem holds an undefeated record. Currently, the Olympian is recognized as a boxing instructor. 

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Even after retirement, many athletes continue to be involved with their sport. Some of them build a gym or become coaches, but they continue to be involved in the industry. Similarly, Tony Jeffries might be retired from the sport, but he is still a known face in the boxing world.

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He has a massive social media following due to his viral training videos. Furthermore, he trains some of the most notable athletes and celebrities at his Los Angeles gym, ‘Box N’ Burn’. Popular names like Conor McGregor, Deontay Wilder, Chris Hemsworth, and Robbie Williams are among the notable individuals who have trained with Jeffries. 

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