Here is a concise summary of the transcript:
**Subject:** Interview with a Professional Thai Boxer (Antoine)
**Key Points:**
1. **Background**:
* Started fighting at 11, turned pro at 12/13
* 170+ fights, 135+ wins, former Boxing Champion (2010)
* Trained in Thailand for 13 years
2. **Sport Comparison**:
* Differentiates Thai, French, and English boxing styles
* Considers Thai boxing a more complete sport (fists, elbows, legs)
3. **Personal Insights**:
* Views boxing as an art, not just violence
* Faces opponents as a challenge, not with hatred
4. **Other Interests**:
* Enjoys football; favorite player is (unintelligible, possibly "Tan" or a joke)
5. **Street Fighting & Safety**:
* Believes escape/running is the best "technique" for street fights
* Thai boxing is respectful and not suited for street confrontations
6. **Doping in Thai Boxing**:
* Acknowledges doping presence, mentions cocaine base substances to numb pain
* Notes frequent anti-doping controls
7. **Memories & Values**:
* Shares a bittersweet memory of a lost fight and a comforting child
* Highlights key values: self-improvement, mental/physical resilience, and respect
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each numbered and in short sentence form, excluding opinions:
1. **Age of first fight**: Started fighting at 11 years old.
2. **Turned professional**: Became a professional boxer at 12-13 years old.
3. **Years as a professional**: Has been a professional boxer for approximately 13 years.
4. **Number of fights**: Has had almost 170 fights.
5. **Win record**: Had 135+ victories as of a certain point in his career.
6. **Award**: Received the "Boxer of the Year" award in 2010.
7. **Residence**: Lives in Thailand.
8. **Length of time in Thailand**: Has lived in Thailand for about 13 years.
9. **Total years in boxing**: Involved in boxing for around 26 years (including amateur and professional years).
10. **Family involvement**: Has brothers involved in boxing.
11. **Sport discipline**: Practices Muay Thai (Thai boxing).
12. **Key differences between boxing disciplines**:
* Thai boxing uses points, elbows, fists, and legs.
* French boxing (Savate) focuses on feet and fists.
13. **Age consideration for professional boxing**: Believes it's challenging to reach the top level after starting at an older age (e.g., 30 years old).
14. **Doping controls in Thai boxing**: Acknowledges the presence of anti-doping controls, especially as the sport gains more financial rewards.
15. **Types of doping in sports**: Mentions cocaine as a substance used by some to numb the pain of blows.
16. **Suitability for children**: Considers Muay Thai suitable for children, especially for discipline, physical fitness, and self-defense.
17. **Personal best and worst memory**: Shared a memory of losing a tournament final, highlighted by a compassionate moment with a young girl.