13th December 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong boxing action film Golden Boy, directed by Joe Chan and starring Louis Cheung, Rosa Maria Velasco and Chu Pak-hong, has drawn solid word of mouth and steady box office since its release on the 21st of last month, following an eight-year development. The team has recently revived audience thank-you events to bolster promotions.
In a video shared yesterday, Best Actor Louis Koo offered his public backing for Cheung and the film, recounting how he personally witnessed Cheung’s punishing preparation. Koo said their schedules overlapped while working on another production, during which Cheung was in the midst of intense muscle training and a strict diet. Koo noted that Cheung “brought a coach everywhere and trained whenever and wherever he could,” adding that his regimen included staples such as eggs and poached chicken breast, underscoring the actor’s commitment to the role.
Cheung undertook a comprehensive physical transformation to embody a professional boxer, building a sharply defined physique that drew notice from colleagues across the industry. Koo, a leading figure in Hong Kong cinema known for nurturing younger talent, urged audiences to see Golden Boy in cinemas and recognise Cheung’s effort on screen.
The production has continued to highlight behind-the-scenes footage and cast appearances as part of its ongoing publicity push, capitalising on the film’s favourable reception since opening.
