He's making his comeback as a boxer at age 62 against a man less than half his age. But luckily Mickey Rourke is still in fighting shape, as demonstrated by an open training session on Wednesday in Moscow, Russia. The celebrated actor was looking lean and mean as he hit the pads in nothing but tiny white briefs with the help of boxing coach Marvin Somodio, who is legendary trainer Freddie Roach's assistant. Scroll down for video . Back in the ring Mickey Rourke is still in fighting shape, as demonstrated by a public training session on Wednesday in Moscow, Russia . The Pope Of Greenwich Village actor displayed his sculpted physique inked over with various tattoos on his chest and arms as his new 'do was kept perfectly in place for the grueling training session. Coach Somodio held up focus mitts as Rourke worked some combinations with a sweat jacket on and white boxing gloves. Later he was seen doing some conditioning work as he held up a large weightlifter's plate to strengthen his core and deltoids. Fearless: He's making his comeback as a boxer at age 62 against a man less than half his age . Lean and mean: At age 62 the star has kept himself in fighting shape . Getting his speed back: Coach Marvin Somodio held up focus mitts as Rourke worked some combinations with a sweat jacket on and white boxing gloves . Spitting good: Rourke got some backwash spray to cool him down during the training . Rourke is set to revive his boxing career  with a US professional boxer in Moscow on Friday, Sovetsky Sport sports website reports. The American actor was quoted as saying by promoters: 'Boxing is a serious part of my life. It taught me respect and determination, patience and concentration. I always dreamed of fighting a match in Russia.' Rourke is set to fight 29-year-old Elliot Seymour on November 28. They will take to the ring ahead of a match between Russia's Ruslan Provodnikov and Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico, Sovetsky Sport reported. Showing her how it's done: The Hollywood heavyweight showed an onlooker how to make a fist . Hydrating: The actor and former professional boxer took a water break . Realizing goals: The American actor said of his upcoming match 'I always dreamed of fighting a match in Russia' Back in the day: Rourke was a professional boxer before he took up a career in acting. He began at the age of 12 and made a brief comeback to the ring in 1991 before hanging up his boxing gloves in 1994 . The actor was an amateur boxer before his Hollywood career took off and he became a sex symbol star in films such as '9 1/2 Weeks.' He returned to boxing as a professional for eight matches in the 1990s, causing damage to his face that necessitated surgery and changed his appearance. In 2008 he starred in The Wrestler about a washed-up fighter making a comeback, winning a Golden Globe for best actor. Hugging it out: Marvin and Mickey shared a sweet moment between athlete and trainer . Staying focused: The Pope Of Greenwich Village star looked to have his eye on the prize . Staying strong: Later he was seen doing some conditioning work as he held up a large weightlifters plate to strengthen his core and deltoids . Rourke is a frequent visitor to Russia and has been romantically linked to a Russian-born model, Anastassija Makarenko. 'Mickey Rourke is in a perfect bodily condition and he has had spars with young boxers in Russia,' sports manager Maxim Kornilov told TASS, a Russian news agency. Veteran: Rourke called out some advice to another boxer in the ring . Atlas: Rourke hoisted a medicine ball over his head as he helped a pal train . He represents the interests of the former world champion in welterweight, Ruslan Provodnikov. 'Given his age 62 years old - he is in a perfect shape,' Kornilov said. 'He continues training for the fight now.' 'Mickey did appear in spars with young boxers and we'll wait and see his performance on the prize-ring,' he said. 'I think he'll cope with the task because he has a wealth of experience. Fighting fit? Rourke is set to fight 29-year-old Elliot Seymour on November 28 in Moscow . Knockout punch: Rourke, a 62-year-old actor who fought professionally eight times between 1991 and 1994 - prior to going pro, Rourke fought 30 times as an amateur . Life imitating art: In 2008 he starred in The Wrestler about a washed-up fighter making a comeback, winning a Golden Globe for best actor .
Rourke will appear in a five-round match versus the 29-year-old professional boxer Elliot Seymour in Moscow on November 28 .
The actor who received a Golden Globe for starring in The Wrestler in 2008 .
He is being coached by Freddie Roach, a boxing celebrity who has coached Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya .
His opponent has lost all but one of nine fights since 2009 .
He's making his comeback as a boxer at age 62 against a man less than half his age. But luckily Mickey Rourke is still in fighting shape, as demonstrated by an open training session on Wednesday in Moscow, Russia. The celebrated actor was looking lean and mean as he hit the pads in nothing but tiny white briefs with the help of boxing coach Marvin Somodio, who is legendary trainer Freddie Roach's assistant. Scroll down for video . Back in the ring Mickey Rourke is still in fighting shape, as demonstrated by a public training session on Wednesday in Moscow, Russia . The Pope Of Greenwich Village actor displayed his sculpted physique inked over with various tattoos on his chest and arms as his new 'do was kept perfectly in place for the grueling training session. Coach Somodio held up focus mitts as Rourke worked some combinations with a sweat jacket on and white boxing gloves. Later he was seen doing some conditioning work as he held up a large weightlifter's plate to strengthen his core and deltoids. Fearless: He's making his comeback as a boxer at age 62 against a man less than half his age . Lean and mean: At age 62 the star has kept himself in fighting shape . Getting his speed back: Coach Marvin Somodio held up focus mitts as Rourke worked some combinations with a sweat jacket on and white boxing gloves . Spitting good: Rourke got some backwash spray to cool him down during the training . Rourke is set to revive his boxing career  with a US professional boxer in Moscow on Friday, Sovetsky Sport sports website reports. The American actor was quoted as saying by promoters: 'Boxing is a serious part of my life. It taught me respect and determination, patience and concentration. I always dreamed of fighting a match in Russia.' Rourke is set to fight 29-year-old Elliot Seymour on November 28. They will take to the ring ahead of a match between Russia's Ruslan Provodnikov and Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico, Sovetsky Sport reported. Showing her how it's done: The Hollywood heavyweight showed an onlooker how to make a fist . Hydrating: The actor and former professional boxer took a water break . Realizing goals: The American actor said of his upcoming match 'I always dreamed of fighting a match in Russia' Back in the day: Rourke was a professional boxer before he took up a career in acting. He began at the age of 12 and made a brief comeback to the ring in 1991 before hanging up his boxing gloves in 1994 . The actor was an amateur boxer before his Hollywood career took off and he became a sex symbol star in films such as '9 1/2 Weeks.' He returned to boxing as a professional for eight matches in the 1990s, causing damage to his face that necessitated surgery and changed his appearance. In 2008 he starred in The Wrestler about a washed-up fighter making a comeback, winning a Golden Globe for best actor. Hugging it out: Marvin and Mickey shared a sweet moment between athlete and trainer . Staying focused: The Pope Of Greenwich Village star looked to have his eye on the prize . Staying strong: Later he was seen doing some conditioning work as he held up a large weightlifters plate to strengthen his core and deltoids . Rourke is a frequent visitor to Russia and has been romantically linked to a Russian-born model, Anastassija Makarenko. 'Mickey Rourke is in a perfect bodily condition and he has had spars with young boxers in Russia,' sports manager Maxim Kornilov told TASS, a Russian news agency. Veteran: Rourke called out some advice to another boxer in the ring . Atlas: Rourke hoisted a medicine ball over his head as he helped a pal train . He represents the interests of the former world champion in welterweight, Ruslan Provodnikov. 'Given his age 62 years old - he is in a perfect shape,' Kornilov said. 'He continues training for the fight now.' 'Mickey did appear in spars with young boxers and we'll wait and see his performance on the prize-ring,' he said. 'I think he'll cope with the task because he has a wealth of experience. Fighting fit? Rourke is set to fight 29-year-old Elliot Seymour on November 28 in Moscow . Knockout punch: Rourke, a 62-year-old actor who fought professionally eight times between 1991 and 1994 - prior to going pro, Rourke fought 30 times as an amateur . Life imitating art: In 2008 he starred in The Wrestler about a washed-up fighter making a comeback, winning a Golden Globe for best actor .
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