do fighters really need to go running?

[Sam Donald]

james toney...as mentioned above....incredible talent..good example

[STREET CLEANER]

i mean, why cant they just live in the gym

do boxing work, i.e. mitts, bag, shadow box

and sparring

what better way to get in fighting shape that sparring?

why run?

It is essencial to the sport, nothing like getting in shape for a fight

[STREET CLEANER]

james toney...as mentioned above....incredible talent..good example

He is a gifted fighter

[Southpawology]

You dont NEED to run but you do NEED some sort of long sustained cardio whether it be running,swimming,cycling,rowing etc.

[DannYankee]

If you dont Run you better do some rope in the gym that part is essential. (which James Toney did do btw) that is just as good.

[bravestone]

Is this real life?

[Calabis]

good lord....

Lol I was thinking the same thing. Last time i checked it helps ur endurance and legs...but hey when are those two things ever needed in boxing.

[Sam Donald]

LMAO.....so true, just like Juan Diaz - all he did was swim and he was a lean machine!!!

his fitness/stamina was very impressive...

whats ur point??

u cant get ripped without running or u cant get in "fighting" shape

boxings not cosmetics bro

[mathed]

his fitness/stamina was very impressive...

whats ur point??

u cant get ripped without running or u cant get in "fighting" shape

boxings not cosmetics bro

He looked flabby, just like Arreola, another guy who doesn't like to run. You can have good stamina and be fat. You are going to have a hard time getting ripped with out some sort of distance running, swimming a few laps in the pool ain't gonna cut it.

[I Love Jesus!]

Ray Oliveira got a 357 through the knee and couldn't run. He was a 12 round fighter and i think world champ at 1 point. I dont think he could run most of his career