How Is It Possible For Boxers To Get In Such Good Shape

[ScofieldBurrows]

Now obviously it is possible for them to get in terrific shape but it shouldn't be considering the amount of time they do it in. Let's take Ricky Hatton. After junking out after fights he then in the space of about 6 weeks attempts to lose like 40 pounds and as if that weren't hard enough he is also attempting to get in terrific fighting shape to take on some of the world's best fighters. Now i know you will say train as hard as they possibly can but to attempt to do all that in such a short space of time would be considered mega over training. For instance i know people attempting to join the army who are taking months to do training just to knock a few seconds off their running times and do a few extra pushups.

[Komander]

They are professionals. Plus nutritionists and trainers help too.

[The Gambler1981]

It is their job to be in good shape, but also a good work ethic helps a lot.

[-Swizzy-]

Now obviously it is possible for them to get in terrific shape but it shouldn't be considering the amount of time they do it in. Let's take Ricky Hatton. After junking out after fights he then in the space of about 6 weeks attempts to lose like 40 pounds and as if that weren't hard enough he is also attempting to get in terrific fighting shape to take on some of the world's best fighters. Now i know you will say train as hard as they possibly can but to attempt to do all that in such a short space of time would be considered mega over training. For instance i know people attempting to join the army who are taking months to do training just to knock a few seconds off their running times and do a few extra pushups.

with extreme training and disciplined diet, it can be done.

they have the motivation of having to train for a big fight but most average ppl wouldn't be able to do what they do because they either don't have the motivation or time.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

you'd be amazed at what people can do when a paycheck is on the line

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

Simple, hard work and dedication. When you have a goal and the pressure of your country, family and boxing community to show up and be in the best shape you can possibly be, you do it.

That's why I never understood why certian fighters would come in over weight. There is no excuse for that, honestly.

[MANGLER]

All you gotta do is eat right and work out.

[Chunk..]

Ricky Hatton is a poor example to be fair. His yo-yo dieting is gonna come back to haunt him later in life IMO.

[KING 2K10]

Now obviously it is possible for them to get in terrific shape but it shouldn't be considering the amount of time they do it in. Let's take Ricky Hatton. After junking out after fights he then in the space of about 6 weeks attempts to lose like 40 pounds and as if that weren't hard enough he is also attempting to get in terrific fighting shape to take on some of the world's best fighters. Now i know you will say train as hard as they possibly can but to attempt to do all that in such a short space of time would be considered mega over training. For instance i know people attempting to join the army who are taking months to do training just to knock a few seconds off their running times and do a few extra pushups.

Not all fighters pig out and drink all the time like ricky hatton when hes on break..Most of them are still doing light training and exercising. And fighters do not take "6 weeks" as you said to train for a big fight..For a big fight,they train for about 12 weeks(3 months)..So with all that brutal training and exercising of course theyre gonna get in shape.

[ScofieldBurrows]

Just out of interest then how many hours a day do the boxers train. I'd imagine they have a day or two of rest each week as well.