'Age is no hurdle'

Confucius said: "At 50, I know the will of heaven; at 60, my ears are attuned; at 70, I follow my heart's desire without crossing the line."

Chen Ming, 60, ignores the rules set by the great philosopher. Family members and friends have tried to persuade him to enjoy life and take it easy, as most people his age do. But Chen ignores their advice, because he is a professional boxer.

He began learning martial arts at the age of 10. Later, a well-known boxer, Gao Guangda, taught Chen how to fight in the ring. He fought many professional bouts, and today Chen stays in shape by exercising four hours a day.