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    Conditioning for AM boxing?

    Hey everyone, this might be a ****** question but here it goes:
    So amateur boxing is like 3 rounds of 2 minutes each right?
    Is cardio training like running etc really that important when you're not planning to turn pro? Aren't you just supposed to give everything you got for 6 minutes?

    I know 3 times 2 minute rounds can still be exhausting if you give everything, but I don't see how running 2 mile a day etc will help you...

    Thanks in advance
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    #2
    Originally posted by Rafael S View Post
    I know 3 times 2 minute rounds can still be exhausting if you give everything, but I don't see how running 2 mile a day etc will help you...

    Thanks in advance
    It wont, thats why you do HIIT, punch out drills, burpees, sprints etc. AM fights are sprints not marathons.

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      #3
      Running is still good to do, what the guy above said is true, but why not run too? are you trying to cut corners? running 2 miles a day will without a doubt help your stamina, help you get your fat % down, tone your muscles, give you discipline, make you feel strong physically and mentally ... if other amateur fighters aren't running but you are ... your one step ahead.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Salty View Post
        It wont, thats why you do HIIT, punch out drills, burpees, sprints etc. AM fights are sprints not marathons.
        The thing is; why is it a better thing for an AM boxer if he's not exhausted after 3 rounds? The fight is over anyway.

        And I still don't see how it enhances you physically and mentally...
        Physically you simply just need to burst for 6 minutes. And mentally I just see it as a waste of time currently.

        Runners that compete in 200meter or something train by sprinting 200meter, you don't see them running a few miles because it's just not nessecary. Isn't it exactly the same for amateur boxing?

        So a boxer who is trained to do 3rounds of 2 minutes each vs a boxer who runs 2 miles a day AND also trains for shorter rounds:
        They both give everything during the 6 minutes of fighting and the fight goes equally.
        The difference is that the boxer who runs 2 miles a day is able to go on while the oter is too exhausted. But the fight is over so why does it matter?

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          #5
          Originally posted by Rafael S View Post
          The thing is; why is it a better thing for an AM boxer if he's not exhausted after 3 rounds? The fight is over anyway.

          And I still don't see how it enhances you physically and mentally...
          Physically you simply just need to burst for 6 minutes. And mentally I just see it as a waste of time currently.

          Runners that compete in 200meter or something train by sprinting 200meter, you don't see them running a few miles because it's just not nessecary. Isn't it exactly the same for amateur boxing?

          So a boxer who is trained to do 3rounds of 2 minutes each vs a boxer who runs 2 miles a day AND also trains for shorter rounds:
          They both give everything during the 6 minutes of fighting and the fight goes equally.
          The difference is that the boxer who runs 2 miles a day is able to go on while the oter is too exhausted. But the fight is over so why does it matter?
          If your training for 12 round fights but only have to fight 3, imagine how good you will be in those 3 rounds? imagine how much more pop power and speed will be on the end of your punches compared to the other guy if hes only trained for 3? hes tired by the second round and you could go another 10? it gives you a massive advantage over your opponent ... TRAIN HARD, FIGHT EASY.

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            #6
            Originally posted by azza View Post
            If your training for 12 round fights but only have to fight 3, imagine how good you will be in those 3 rounds? imagine how much more pop power and speed will be on the end of your punches compared to the other guy if hes only trained for 3? hes tired by the second round and you could go another 10? it gives you a massive advantage over your opponent ... TRAIN HARD, FIGHT EASY.
            Why would someone who is able to go for 15 rounds be better than someone who only trains for 3 rounds in those 'first 3 rounds'?
            The way I see it the fighter who trained for 3 rounds has learnt better to burst everything out.

            A 2km runner won't beat a 200m sprinter at the 200m. That's because the sprinter is trained to only run 200m and burst everything out. Sure the 2km runner will still be able to run alot and the 200m runner won't. But I don't see how the 2km runner would be better at the 'first 200m' than the 200m runner himself just because he's not tired at the end.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Rafael S View Post
              Why would someone who is able to go for 15 rounds be better than someone who only trains for 3 rounds in those 'first 3 rounds'?
              The way I see it the fighter who trained for 3 rounds has learnt better to burst everything out.

              A 2km runner won't beat a 200m sprinter at the 200m. That's because the sprinter is trained to only run 200m and burst everything out. Sure the 2km runner will still be able to run alot and the 200m runner won't. But I don't see how the 2km runner would be better at the 'first 200m' than the 200m runner himself just because he's not tired at the end.
              You can still do your intense training .. ASWELL as the running, the other guy might be able to outburst for 3 rounds .. but so can you, WITHOUT getting tired, so when hes tired, your not, your the better fighter ... comprende?

              I wont bother to answer next time if your just going to dispute the replies you get ... TRAIN HARDER FIGHT EASIER ... bottom line.

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                #8
                Originally posted by azza View Post
                You can still do your intense training .. ASWELL as the running, the other guy might be able to outburst for 3 rounds .. but so can you, WITHOUT getting tired, so when hes tired, your not, your the better fighter ... comprende?

                I wont bother to answer next time if your just going to dispute the replies you get ... TRAIN HARDER FIGHT EASIER ... bottom line.
                What I'm trying to ask all the time is:
                What does it matter if you're tired after those 3 rounds or not? THE FIGHT IS OVER!
                And ofc I know you can do the running + intense training. But can't you just better replace the running by more intense training then? Because that's what I meant with a waste of time.

                And what the **** I can't even dispute the replies I get? I'm supposed to accept everything even if I don't understand it or when I think it's ridiculous?

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                  #9
                  Well your asking a question but no matter what i say you seem to think you know the answer.

                  If you run, as well as what you do now, you will have more energy and stamina than you normally would in a fight, its that simple, you will have a higher level of fitness physically and mentally, most amateur fighters run long distance as well as sprints.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Salty View Post
                    It wont, thats why you do HIIT, punch out drills, burpees, sprints etc. AM fights are sprints not marathons.
                    Hmm I really like how you explained that.

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