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In 1958, Billy Chow fell to the ground in the beautiful country of Canada. can be born with frailty and sickness, but it casts a thick shadow on this new life.
He suffers from all kinds of diseases, large and small, even if he only walks a few steps, he coughs incessantly, and his state is very weak. Seeing her son so haggard, his mother was so worried that she had to give him a "healthy" milk name, earnestly hoping that this little life could be rejuvenated.
Little Zhou Billy longs for the energetic appearance of a normal child, but no matter how much medicine he takes, the pain is still with him, and he is tormented every day.
His mother was afraid that he would be hurt at all, so she kept this weak child by her side at all times and cared for him. Her love for Billy Zhou is like treating a weak woman.
However, the excessive care made Zhou Billy's mind more and more cowardly, and his heart was submerged in the shadow of inferiority, unable to extricate himself. He longs to get out of this lifeless life and desperately wants to live freely like other children.
The opportunity for change approached on a sunny afternoon. Despite the constant effort and social interaction of Billy's parents, they never left the child behind.
A friend saw that he was in a very poor state and suggested that he try to participate in physical exercise to improve his physical fitness.
Although his parents were very worried that strenuous exercise would aggravate his condition, after listening to the doctor's opinion, they still made up their minds to let Zhou Billy give it a try. Doctors make it clear that moderate exercise is not only harmless, but also beneficial to recovery.
So, they mustered up the courage and resolutely sent Billy Zhou to a boxing gym. This decision completely changed Billy Zhou's fate and opened a whole new chapter in his life.
On his first day in the boxing gym, Billy Zhou seemed to have discovered a new world. Every time he threw a heavy punch, the gloomy and inferior emotions in his heart, as well as the long-term illness, were all dispersed.
Immersed in this hearty contest, the feeling of sweating made him sincerely feel an unprecedented pleasure and satisfaction.
The coaches soon discovered the immense potential of the seemingly skinny boy. A tireless, hard-working energy ignited in him, and he began to study and practice this martial art with all his might.
Under the influence of Chinese martial arts grandmaster Bruce Lee, Billy Chow developed a strong interest in Chinese kung fu. He not only diligently studied boxing, but also extensively dabbled in world-famous martial arts such as karate and Muay Thai, from which he absorbed nutrients and integrated them, and finally built a unique "kung fu system" of his own.
From his mentor Frank Lee, Billy learned the essence and true meaning of Chinese Kung Fu. After a tireless grind, in 1982, at the age of 24, he made a name for himself and won the Canadian kickboxing lightweight title, and since then he has been on the road to glory.
During the period from 1977 to 1992, when his career was at its peak, Billy Zhou can be said to have galloped on the world stage. The stats show that he has played a total of 51 games and has an impressive record of 43 wins and 8 losses.
And the most amazing thing is that Billy Zhou has never been knocked out by an opponent in any match, and his strength can be seen.
Even in 2004, when he was over 40 years old, the 46-year-old Zhou Billy returned to the Hong Kong boxing arena and still won the championship in one fell swoop by relying on his superb boxing skills.
It was as if the years had honed his physique and will, but they could not offset his deep-seated enthusiasm and strength. This is inseparable from the fact that he has studied hard and practiced diligently since he was a teenager.
Just when Billy Zhou became famous and shocked the martial arts, a coincidence turned his life upside down.
In 1985, Sammo Hung, a kung fu movie star, went to Canada to direct the movie "The Bride". There, he met Billy Zhou, the martial arts champion who had already won the martial arts title at a young age.
As soon as Sammo Hung saw Billy Chow's solid martial arts foundation, he was amazed and did not hesitate to invite him to play a cameo role in his film.
For Billy Zhou, who was still young at the time, this was undoubtedly exciting news. Being able to stand on the screen and show off his martial arts is simply the realization of his dream as a teenager.
Full of passion and fighting spirit, he readily agreed and embarked on the road of film and television without hesitation.
However, Billy Chow's image and role when he first entered the film industry were slightly different from what ordinary people imagined. Because of his fierce image and hideous face, he is often arranged to play the role of the villain in the play and becomes the final boss that the protagonist must defeat.
Despite this, his superior martial arts are still admirable. Whenever he was filming action scenes, Billy Zhou repeatedly injured the movie stars he cooperated with his powerful wild arms.
It is rumored that when cooperating with Jet Li to shoot the classic action movie "Jingwu Hero", Billy Zhou once broke Jet Li's arm with one punch. Once, the young and promising actor Wu Jing fought with him, and he was also kicked out with a fierce kick, and he was bloody on the spot.
After seeing Billy Zhou's fierce strength, the staff all avoided him, for fear that they would become the next "victim". Even those movie stars who are also action stars are also apprehensive and uneasy when they see him.
But when you think about it, I am afraid that this may just be an unintentional mistake. Billy Zhou himself actually felt sorry for hurting people. He once said sincerely in an interview: "For most actors, I don't dare to go all out, and I always remind myself not to use too much force and hurt my companions."
Billy Zhou's old partner, Lu Huiguang, who is also a boxing world champion, also commented on him: "His boxing skills are really comprehensive, but he is easy to hurt people during filming, so he has been criticized a lot."
That's because we didn't know how to control it at first.
On the surface, Billy Zhou gives the impression that he is indeed wild and arrogant, and he may go on a killing spree at any time. But in fact, he is humble and polite, low-key and introverted, and is by no means as flamboyant and fierce as he seems.
For all kinds of new things in the film and television industry, Billy Zhou has a humble attitude of learning with an open heart. Whenever someone taught him martial arts moves or precautions during shooting, no matter how big or small the details, he would prick up his ears and listen carefully, and he would practice with all his might after class, never sloppy.
It is said that he often spends ten times more time and energy on the basics than other actors.
This diligent, down-to-earth, open-minded and studious style quickly won praise from the directors. They praised one after another, although Billy Zhou was new to the screen and was unfamiliar with everything in front of the camera, as long as he was carefully guided, he would be able to do it smoothly.
In the film and television industry, Billy Zhou has made many friends, including popular movie stars Yuan Biao, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, etc. Since everyone has a unique perspective on martial arts, they often learn from each other, exchange strengths, and draw nourishment from their opponents.
Talking about the characteristics of the martial arts of various masters, Zhou Billy will say: Yuan Biao's moves are smart and fluctuating, and he needs to accurately grasp the opportunity to deal with them; Jackie Chan made a chaotic move, seemingly casual, but in fact it was changing; As for Sammo Hung is strong and powerful, he needs to be cautious.
It is through this attitude of humble learning and diligent study that Billy Zhou gradually mastered the essence of film and television shooting, and won praise from countless directors. Despite his peerless martial arts, he has never put on a superior posture to his fellow actors, and always maintains a low-key and humble style.
For example, director Chen Jiashang, who has directed well-known films such as "Truant Dragon" and "Painted Skin", said in an interview: "When I started casting for the action movie "Jingwu Hero", I saw Billy Chow and discovered his potential.
Although he is a fledgling, as long as he is well guided, he will surely become a film and television star.
In Billy Chow's long and legendary film and television career, the most unforgettable thing for him is the cooperation scene with comedy master Stephen Chow.
Although Stephen Chow was not born in a martial arts family, he is agile and quick to react, which can be called a "fast rabbit" level existence. On the set, Stephen Chow often surprises, which surprises Billy Chow.
The two are crawling together, which adds a lot of joy and fun. Once, Billy Zhou joked: "If you fail the fist and foot kung fu, I won't let you continue to be the protagonist."
After that, Stephen Chow went all out and showed a set of wonderful boxing moves on the spot. Looking at his vigorous and chic figure, Zhou Billy was amazed, and since then, he has regarded this comedy master as a "kung fu friend".
On the set, the two of them said a word, sometimes joking, sometimes pointing, adding endless fun. This sincere and simple friendship is simply the most precious treasure in Billy Zhou's life.
Until 2007, Billy Zhou, who was over the age of six, was still active in the film and television industry, and continued to pursue and study boxing with many old friends, including Stephen Chow, and his dedication to the film and television career.
The good times didn't last long, with the decline of the martial arts film market and the passage of time, Billy Zhou had to put down his sharp fists and feet and bid farewell to the shining film and television stage.
But thankfully, this once frail child has turned his childhood hobby into a lifelong career, and at his peak, he has made himself full of glory and won a brilliant achievement that is enough to be proud of.
In this way, Billy Zhou chose to retire and returned to his hometown in Canada, where he lived with his beloved wife in a simple and stable manner. When it comes to his wife, he always has a happy smile on his face.
"Everything in the family is in the hands of the lady, and she has the final say. Zhou said this often, and his words revealed a state of gratitude and contentment.
The only person in the world who can defeat the boxing champion is probably his wife. His wife's deep affection has already made this angry boxing champion willing to lose.
Although they have been married for many years and have never had children, their relationship is as sweet as their first love, and they are full of affection. After entering the 21st century with advanced technology, the couple adopted a godson, and the family of three lived in harmony and happiness.
The adorable godson also taught Billy Chow, who is over the age of six, how to use his smartphone to take photos and upload videos. A happy family of three shared the bits and pieces of Billy Zhou's daily life with fans in this way.
Although the aura of boxing legend has faded, the boxing king has always adhered to the boxing practice that he loved all his life. In his free time, he still sweats, devotes himself to practicing uninterrupted boxing, or recording ordinary and interesting moments of life.
Today, Billy Zhou, who is nearly eighty years old, is accompanied by his beloved wife, with gray hair but enjoying his old age.