Title says it all. I have pretty good roadwork stamina as I can outrun and outlast all my buddies at the gym by far but for some reason they can last way longer in the ring. I know my technique isn’t too on point since I’ve been boxing for a solid month but does it matter that much? Excess movement or am I just taking too much punishment and it makes me more tired quicker?
No I don’t even know that’s a thing yet lol, I’m still on the basic fundamentals (footwork, guard, combinations)
Take a look at this video. There's more videos similar to it in YouTube.
https://youtu.be/nPA3-TxnhRQ
Try this outside the ring.
Throw 10 hard punches, exhale, drop your arms to you sides and let your body relax.
Do this until you can feel the difference.
between work and relaxation.
Next throw 10 hard punches.
This time keep your hands up as you exhale and relax.
Keep working on it until you begin to notice where the tightness is and how you can release it.
You have to be aware of the tension before you're able to let it go. Give it a try, hope it helps.
Title says it all. I have pretty good roadwork stamina as I can outrun and outlast all my buddies at the gym by far but for some reason they can last way longer in the ring. I know my technique isn’t too on point since I’ve been boxing for a solid month but does it matter that much? Excess movement or am I just taking too much punishment and it makes me more tired quicker?
This takes me back a few years. I was at the gym with a mate, who didn't often go to the gym, at the time I was a regular, would always do a flat out non stop hour which didn't bother me and I could have done the same thing for 2 hours, my friend couldn't keep up with me after 5 minutes, and just settled into his own brisk routine.
A few days later, I play football for my friends team, he lasted the full game no problem, I went on one lung bursting run in the first minute and wanted to come off. I was knackered, even though I was physically fit and strong. I realised that I hadn't ran for at least a year.
So, there's different types of stamina and your body adapts to your routine.
There's nothing wrong with your stamina. It sounds like you need to focus your training. How can you expect to throw punches when the weight of the gloves gets you tired after a while. So you hit the heavy bag. For hours if needed, in proper technique. You can run forever but you get tired running around the ring. The ring isnt designed for track and field. You need to shadowbox in a ring and develop your mental plan on how you are going to set traps and get out of traps. Also you should always be stepping in a circle and never straight back when you shadowbox. Anything else is going to come from exercises that are meant to rip, develop, and mature your muscles to be able to fight longer fights. If you say you are a good runner, stamina is not your issue. You need to bring everything together that goes with fighting. Dont run distance all the time either. Get sprints in. You need to get used to slowing down your heartbeat on your own through breathing properly.
Title says it all. I have pretty good roadwork stamina as I can outrun and outlast all my buddies at the gym by far but for some reason they can last way longer in the ring. I know my technique isn’t too on point since I’ve been boxing for a solid month but does it matter that much? Excess movement or am I just taking too much punishment and it makes me more tired quicker?
I'm not a boxer. I've noticed that certain fighters like Duran and James Toney don't get tired because they are relaxed in the ring.
It's all about efficiency, technique, energy management, relaxation in the ring.
Watch veteran fighters, Floyd in late stages, Bernard Hopkins in late stages, or James Toney - and watch for little things They are doing, how They are not loading up unncessary, how They take a breather and relax while staying aware, for example in the clinch.
Actual conditioning and fitness is only smart part of conditioning/stamina in a fight.
Hit the nail on the head with relaxation. Any excess tension, mental or physical, will sap energy.
try doing roadwork while changing from jogging to sprinting, you will see why your stamina is bad, as when you fight you are not controlling the speed nor going the same pace the entire time
Title says it all. I have pretty good roadwork stamina as I can outrun and outlast all my buddies at the gym by far but for some reason they can last way longer in the ring. I know my technique isn’t too on point since I’ve been boxing for a solid month but does it matter that much? Excess movement or am I just taking too much punishment and it makes me more tired quicker?
It’s experience mate, it’ll be down to lack of ring generalship- knowing how to control the pace, tempo etc, which you can only improve through fighting, sparring etc. The more you box the more you’ll learn.
Without ever watching you it’s hard to give any specific advice but, try not to load up with every shot, A LOT of novice fighters do this early on and it will gas you pretty quick. Try to control any nervous energy too.
Title says it all. I have pretty good roadwork stamina as I can outrun and outlast all my buddies at the gym by far but for some reason they can last way longer in the ring. I know my technique isn’t too on point since I’ve been boxing for a solid month but does it matter that much? Excess movement or am I just taking too much punishment and it makes me more tired quicker?
Do they have more experience in the ring? Or in the boxing gym in general?
It's all about efficiency, technique, energy management, relaxation in the ring.
Watch veteran fighters, Floyd in late stages, Bernard Hopkins in late stages, or James Toney - and watch for little things They are doing, how They are not loading up unncessary, how They take a breather and relax while staying aware, for example in the clinch.
Actual conditioning and fitness is only smart part of conditioning/stamina in a fight.