Thailand's prison bosses believe they may have a future Olympic gold medallist in their midst and are giving talented boxers from jails all over the country the chance to fight for their freedom
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Two former prisoners have fought their way out of jail to earn a comfortable living from boxing and win medals on the global stage
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Others are determined to follow their lead by earning a place on the national team, allowing them to go out and compete in regional events and be rewarded with early release on parole if they do well
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Thonburi's pugilists are offered privileged treatment and are allowed to train while other inmates toil all day in kitchens, on-site garment factories and laundry rooms
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They rise daily at 5.30 am for 90 minutes of jogging. Afternoons are spent weight-lifting and sparring under the watchful gaze of the wardens
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Top sports officials in the Thai army have sent coaches to train the inmates...
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...it is seen as the best incentive for them to get out of prison
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