Today’s elite boxers are exceptional athletes. They must not only be strong and in excellent physical condition, they also need to be quick, skillful and determined.
Boxing is a unique sport that attracts dynamic, explosive athletes who possess excellent aerobic fitness. As it is a weight category sport, power-to-weight ratio is crucial in determining success in boxing.
Boxers often train three times each time each day in the lead-up to a tournament. These sessions include weight training, running, sparring, technical skill work, and conditioning such as medicine ball work and skipping. Much of the activity is explosive, however boxers require a solid aerobic base to enable them to perform over the entire duration of a bout.
