how did fighters back in the day go so many rounds

[Sam Donald]

seriously

so little info on nutrition and s/c

how did they do it

[BattlingNelson]

The old timers was in terrific cardio shape. Battling Nelson for example, was seriously considering going to the olympics as a marathon runner.

[Larry the boss]

P.E.D'S obviously

[Larry the boss]

But naw seriously, they fought so often and got paid so little, they HAD to be dedicated to their craft just to eat

[J.Dempsey]

They were 'ard as nails back then

[HanzGruber]

they trained for it lol, guys today train hard but they know they only have to go 12 rounds at most.. they could do 15 today still

[SN!PER]

Kids were raised harder in the old days. You had to walk 10 miles uphill to the market, carry the groceries on your back, and if you were late you got caned.

[SlySlickSmooth]

Did you wanna be in a bread/soup lines eating just few pieces of bologna with your family? Or be able to buy your family a steak? Keep the lights on?

[WilkinsOlajuwon]

12 round fights are only like 25-30 years old.

[BattlingNelson]

P.E.D'S obviously

After a particularly tough round, many seconds gave their fighter whiskey. No joke.