How should a boxer train?

[Mr305worldwide]

I've lived it and you're ignorant as funk, not to mention a coddled puzzie.

Is somebody forcing these men to box or are they doing it by their free will? .....................Rockin'

You know its not that hard to box right? I can put on some gloves and spar a few rounds with my friends and get the jist of it. Its not rocket science lol.

And yeah, it makes you really tough to get in a ring and duke it out with someone. If you really want to be tough, jump off a bridge instead. No need to box.

Many people get into boxing with the mindset that you have to hurt others and get yourself hurt. By the same notion, that's why many people don't box in the first place. What I'm arguing is that boxing is traditonally a low injury sport(but higher than basketball and football). But it has morphed into a high injury sport.

[Rockin']

You know its not that hard to box right? I can put on some gloves and spar a few rounds with my friends and get the jist of it. Its not rocket science lol.

And yeah, it makes you really tough to get in a ring and duke it out with someone. If you really want to be tough, jump off a bridge instead. No need to box.

Many people get into boxing with the mindset that you have to hurt others and get yourself hurt. By the same notion, that's why many people don't box in the first place. What I'm arguing is that boxing is traditonally a low injury sport(but higher than basketball and football). But it has morphed into a high injury sport.

You sound like a boxing abolitionist or just a puzzy. Or both!

Get more trainers, who don't know sheet about the sport, and we will continue to produce head hunters with minimal skills.

Boxing is not hard? Maybe because you never fought anybody who could actually fight back.

I'm sure that these friends that you put gloves on with were National, Regional, or local champions.

Fight somebody who actually knows how to fight and you will change your tune.

So instead of playing tough on-line, why don't you go find that bridge that you talk about all of the time and get it done....................Rockin'

[Mr305worldwide]

My argument is, boxing should not be glorified as a bloody sport. It should be promoted as a healthy sport that promotes bodily and mindly health. If you are knocking on that, I don't know what to tell you.

[Rockin']

My argument is, boxing should not be glorified as a bloody sport. It should be promoted as a healthy sport that promotes bodily and mindly health. If you are knocking on that, I don't know what to tell you.

You're talking about the amateurs, it is healthy sport that promotes bodily and mindly health.

The pro sport, which is generally spoken about around here, is a meat grinder..............Rockin'

[Mr305worldwide]

You're talking about the amateurs, it is healthy sport that promotes bodily and mindly health.

The pro sport, which is generally spoken about around here, is a meat grinder..............Rockin'

I actually agree. The pro sport folks are taking a huge amount of damage for our entertainment lol. But I feel that it rubs off into the amatuers also.

[Rockin']

I actually agree. The pro sport folks are taking a huge amount of damage for our entertainment lol. But I feel that it rubs off into the amatuers also.

I not only fought in the amateurs but I reffed as well. My main concern in there reffing was the boxers safety. Ofcourse, keepin' it clean was part of the job but my big thing was to keep them safe in a crazy enviornment.

I took my test to start up reffing the pros and it's a completely different game. I also had a few pro bouts with a well known manager out of one tough stable. A completely different experience as opposed to the amateurs.

The men who box pro do so by their agreement. I liked getting money instead of trophies, but it was certainly one tough sport.

I walked away for the wrong reason. It did save my mind, doe................Rockin'

[TheDempseyKid]

are you looking to spar, compete in the amateurs or is this just to stay in shape? is there a certain weight you are shooting for?

I've done a lot of sparring rounds and I am hoping to have a few competitive fights. The possible weight would be 155lbs, 165lbs and 170lbs, depending on how I feel.

[TheDempseyKid]

The ideal strength and conditioning training program for a boxer will depend on a variety of factors, including the boxer's current fitness level, weight, and training goals, as well as their specific fighting style and the demands of their upcoming fights. That said, there are several general principles that can help guide a boxer's training approach:

1. Focus on functional strength: Boxers need to develop strength that is relevant to their sport, which means focusing on exercises that target the muscles and movements used in boxing, such as punches, footwork, and defensive maneuvers. This can include bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and squats, as well as resistance training with weights or bands.
2. Emphasize endurance: Boxing matches can last several rounds, so boxers need to have the endurance to maintain their strength and technique over a long period of time. This means incorporating aerobic and anaerobic conditioning exercises into their training, such as running, cycling, and interval training.
3. Avoid overtraining: While strength and conditioning training is important for boxers, it's also important not to overdo it and risk injury or fatigue. Boxers should work with a qualified trainer or coach to develop a training program that balances strength and endurance training with rest and recovery time.
4. Customize training to individual needs: Boxers have different strengths, weaknesses, and training goals, so their strength and conditioning training should be customized to their individual needs. This may mean incorporating more or less weightlifting or endurance training depending on the boxer's physique and fighting style.

Ultimately, the best way for a boxer to train in relation to strength and conditioning will depend on their unique needs and goals. A qualified trainer or coach can help design a customized training program that targets the boxer's specific strengths and weaknesses, while also providing the necessary endurance and strength to succeed in the ring.

In relation to this should I bulk up as I am relatively lean but skinny and weak or should I purely focus on endurance and cardio?

[Rockin']

In relation to this should I bulk up as I am relatively lean but skinny and weak or should I purely focus on endurance and cardio?

Focus on endurance and cardio.

You will not be able to knock everybody out.

And the muscular/bulky guys seemed to be easier fights, in general, for me.

Power is all in how you deliver the shot, not how much you can bench or curl.

I fought many muscle heads who thought that their big muscles would drop guys.

The muscles only slowed them down.


What geographical state are you living in?

..................Rockin'

[ruedboy]

Training boils down to continuously taking yourself out of your comfort zone.
Andre Ward exemplifies mental toughness, so checking out his training can't hurt.
"When your mind tells you you're exhausted, fried and totally tapped out,
you're really only 40% done.
Embrace the pain. Good luck and most important, enjoy the journey.