Why do Most Pro-Boxers have Skinny Legs?

[Manny_P]

I've been wondering about this.

Most boxers I see on TV have skinny legs, but pretty big uppa body.


The only ones I see that has big legs evened wit their bodies are Mike Tyson, David Tua and Manny Pacquiao.


Wladimir Klitszchko has skinny legs compared to his body.
Jermain Taylor has skinny legs as well.
Juan Manuel Marquez has thin legs not matched wit his body.
Trinidad, de la hoya, etc........




so how come is this? Don't they work out their legs too? Or is this something they must do?

[Dude]

Because they don't kick. They need their legs to be fast and well conditioned. At some stage you'll decrease in speed if you increase in power (muscles).

If you look at long distance runners they always look pretty skinny and have next to none bodyfat. You have to be very well conditioned to even think about going twelve rounds and its quite obvious that speed is a great advantage. So the comparison works.

The extra muscles a boxer has in his upperbody protects him from punches and gives him extra power. That's why boxers come in at a higher weight if they want to overpower their opponent.

[Dirt E Gomez]

Dude is correct, and to explain the few fighters with bigger legs is because they usually can sacrafice the weight. Tyson is a good exmample. As a heavyweight and him being well under 6 foot he has extra room to add muscle and body mass. He adds some to his legs so he can do some leaping punches that are effective, but most fighters can't spare the weight.

[machotime]

I've been wondering about this.

Most boxers I see on TV have skinny legs, but pretty big uppa body.


The only ones I see that has big legs evened wit their bodies are Mike Tyson, David Tua and Manny Pacquiao.


Wladimir Klitszchko has skinny legs compared to his body.
Jermain Taylor has skinny legs as well.
Juan Manuel Marquez has thin legs not matched wit his body.
Trinidad, de la hoya, etc........



so how come is this? Don't they work out their legs too? Or is this something they must do?

Boxing involves alot of speed/stamina training. Extensive weight training is not recomended. That is why boxers have skinny legs. Don't be fooled though, just because the legs are skinny does not mean that they are weak.

[NAB]

I don't know - I don't usually look at their legs.

[Verstyle]

my legs r like tyson naturally but his legs r 27inches and mine r 24inches. not a big difference between a welterweoght and a heavyweight huh. but if it comes with the territory then ****in use them for what there worth. but yeah i only see like kickboxers with built legs

[Soliloquy]

they should workout legs more...help with their chin or when they get hurt.

[jack_the_rippuh]

I don't think strong legs = strong chin..

[Verstyle]

I don't think strong legs = strong chin..

hell naw it dont. u can probably stand more straight up when u get rocked though

[Dude]

hell naw it dont. u can probably stand more straight up when u get rocked though

Yeah, you either train to stand up straight when getting rocked and get some bodybuilder legs or you train to avoid getting rocked and get some fast and endurable legs. It's all up to you.