OLYMPICS
Kaew quits boxing, sets sights on new role
Olympic hero hopes to become a trainer
- Published: 16 Aug 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Sports
Olympic silver medallist Kaew Pongprayoon says he is quitting boxing to become a trainer.
Kaew has become very popular in Thailand after his 13-10 defeat against China's Zou Shiming in the 49kg final at the London Olympics.
Several Thais still believe he won the match and hail him as the ''true gold medallist.''
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