Idk if it's evolution or what but it seems like boxers are lasting longer than they used to. I remember back in the day boxers were considered old/shot @33, but nowadays boxers in their early/mid 30s are dominating the sport. It seems like current boxers in their early/mid 20s lack their "man strength". But why is this? Is it because youngsters are protected more now or have boxing strategies improved?
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At what age do you consider a boxer in their prime?
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At about 30-32 years of age. Once they hit their peak it's a small window and then it's a slow steady decline. Manny and Floyd are perfect examples. Manny was 30 when he had his best performance against cotto. Floyd had his best performance against Shane Mosley. After that they started looking like chit each fight.
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Age isnt really the primary factor.
1) number of retirements/breaks from the ring.
2) number of wars
3) boxing style (offensive vs defensive)
4) Quality of opponents
5) Conditioning
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Originally posted by General STRUGG View PostAge isnt really the primary factor.
1) number of retirements/breaks from the ring.
2) number of wars
3) boxing style (offensive vs defensive)
4) Quality of opponents
5) Conditioning
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Originally posted by chargerhemi06 View PostAt about 30-32 years of age. Once they hit their peak it's a small window and then it's a slow steady decline. Manny and Floyd are perfect examples. Manny was 30 when he had his best performance against cotto. Floyd had his best performance against Shane Mosley. After that they started looking like chit each fight.
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Originally posted by Boxfan83 View PostIdk if it's evolution or what but it seems like boxers are lasting longer than they used to. I remember back in the day boxers were considered old/shot @33, but nowadays boxers in their early/mid 30s are dominating the sport. It seems like current boxers in their early/mid 20s lack their "man strength". But why is this? Is it because youngsters are protected more now or have boxing strategies improved?
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