Olympics 2008

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Brad Pitt prepares for his Olympic debut

Brad Pitt, Australia

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Boxer Brad Pitt prepares for his 2008 Beijing Olympics debut in the heavyweight class. Pitt´s first figh will be against Mohammed Arjaqui of Morocco.

He is obviously not the famous actor buta n Aussie boxer. He is Australia´s main Olympic hope to win a medal in boxing.

"I bet he wins a medal, and that it´s going to be gold. He is by far our best boxer", stated his teammate Paul Flemming, who lost his fight against Khedafi Djelkhir of France.

The 26 year old Brad Pitt is 5´10" and weighs 194 lbs. He is a three time champion in Oceania. Pitt played soccer and boxed up until 2005 when he chose to stay with just boxing after winning the national championship. The Aussie has been practicing the sport since he was 16 years old. Pitt is an artist by trade.

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