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This 98-year-old boxing grandpa still packs a mean punch

He’s so inspirational!

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Age don’t mean a thing if you’ve still got that swing — just ask this 98-year-old who can still pack a punch despite being born in 1919.

This video, shot on Christmas, is going viral as people marvel at not only the man’s agility at the age of 98, but his ability to laugh at himself when he misses the bag and gets popped in the face.

We all wish we could move this like at his age, and have this sense of humor. What a champion.

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