Would Olympic Sprinters have fast hands for boxing ?

[JakeTheBoxer]

In boxing it is not only about hand speed, more about the timing of punches and rhythm.

In Bivol - Canelo fight we perfectly see how Bivol confuses his opponent by changing the rhythm all the time, throwing punches by a good timing, from various angles. you don`t learn that in one day.

[deathofaclown]

Joshua can run fast his hands don't seem so fast

And he’s heavy legged and flat footed in the ring. And he doesn’t even seem coordinated enough to be able to throw a punch unless he sets himself.

so yeah, totally different things.

I can run fast, doesn’t mean I can tap dance.

Its more about coordination really.

[Dr. Z]

Hand speed and foot speed are somewhat related. I've seen plenty of guys with fast hands , but average below average feet. Fast feet is a rarity in boxing, and is not worked as much as hand speed is. Usually for whatever reason quick footed fighters usually have quick hands.

[YoungManRumble]

I'd be more curious to see an Olympic fencer try to box than a sprinter.

[Tails]

It doesn't work like that. A lot of athletic feats in other sports don't necessarily cross over to boxing.

Hand speed for instance comes naturally for the most part similar to punching power. It is a natural balance you are typically born with that allows you to excel at it when practiced routinely.

Sprinters in my opinion would have terrible footwork. Sprinting makes your legs stiff and not really flexible.

I've always felt someone in a sport like tennis would likely have the easiest time crossing over to a sport like boxing. It is an individual sport that uses the entire body and requires focus and back and forth spurts of energy. You also have to keep up with your opponent even when you fatigue.