This Ripped 8-Year-Old Looked Like A Miniature Bodybuilder. But 16 Years On, He’s Totally Changed

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As a result, Richard was competing in nationwide weightlifting events, attending media photoshoots and promoting products. In short, he was becoming quite the star, with a string of TV and radio appearances behind him.

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He even had a documentary filmed about him. Called The World’s Strongest Boy, it showcased his incredible strength. However, it also revealed that he had below 1 percent body fat – a potentially dangerous statistic.

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Indeed, with such an intense routine for such a young boy, many worried about Richard’s health and criticized Pavel’s parenting. Realistically, how long could this way of life last?

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For his part, Richard has always said that he was never pressurized into working out. However, his trainer at the time reportedly quit, calling Pavel’s pushy parenting “criminal.” So, all these years on, what does the young bodybuilder look like now?

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Well, he certainly doesn’t lift weights anymore. In fact, he’s now a 24-year-old man with different passions in life. Yes, Richard’s a far cry from the ripped boy he was 16 years ago.

This Ripped 8-Year-Old Looked Like A Miniature Bodybuilder. But 16 Years On, He’s Totally Changed

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