Do You Think A Boxer Should Stay In Shape All Year Round?

**The Gambler1981** · 10-28-2010, 08:27 PM

Some can relax and not blow up way beyond their fighting weight, it is called discipline and that is very good for a fighter~

**Perfect Plex** · 05-15-2011, 07:58 PM

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**Jack Napier** · 05-15-2011, 08:05 PM

why not?
makes more sense to always be at fighting weight
some guys pay a price by cutting weight to be strong at their division

**SlickTurtle** · 05-15-2011, 08:06 PM

They should be allowed to relax.. I mean, who really wants to train hard all year long?

But by relaxing I don't mean ballooning up to 500% of your fighting weight a la Hatton..

**Forza** · 05-15-2011, 08:07 PM

I do it for free! you dont need to be stuffing your face 24/7 to relax

**Mistadobalina** · 05-15-2011, 08:08 PM

it depends on the athlete as many of the top guys per weight division are enormous for their given weight class. it's fine to be at 6-8% body fat on the evening of a fight, but not all year round.

but yes, i do believe they should at least be at a good fitness level throughout the year, it's literally their profession for goodness sake.

**-Spinal-** · 05-15-2011, 08:08 PM

They have lives outside of boxing. They need to have fun and eat food they like. Plus with a good nutrition & fitness coach, you can get in fighting shape in 2-3 months.

**Russian Crushin** · 05-15-2011, 08:08 PM

Depends on the fighter and how much he has to cut to make weight everytime

For example, a guy like Montiel cannot stay around his weight class all your round

Also consistanly working the body all year round can also take its toll

**-Spinal-** · 05-15-2011, 08:09 PM

Just stay away from alcohol.

Do You Think A Boxer Should Stay In Shape All Year Round?