At what age do you consider a boxer in their prime?

[Boxfan83]

Idk if it's evolution or what but it seems like boxers are lasting longer than they used to. I remember back in the day boxers were considered old/shot @33, but nowadays boxers in their early/mid 30s are dominating the sport. It seems like current boxers in their early/mid 20s lack their "man strength". But why is this? Is it because youngsters are protected more now or have boxing strategies improved?

[chargerhemi06]

At about 30-32 years of age. Once they hit their peak it's a small window and then it's a slow steady decline. Manny and Floyd are perfect examples. Manny was 30 when he had his best performance against cotto. Floyd had his best performance against Shane Mosley. After that they started looking like chit each fight.

[General STRUGG]

Age isnt really the primary factor.
1) number of retirements/breaks from the ring.
2) number of wars
3) boxing style (offensive vs defensive)
4) Quality of opponents
5) Conditioning

[Robbie Barrett]

Age isnt really the primary factor.
1) number of retirements/breaks from the ring.
2) number of wars
3) boxing style (offensive vs defensive)
4) Quality of opponents
5) Conditioning

Fighters turning pro later should also be added to the list. Improved fitness and nutrition knowledge.

[MasterPlan]

Everyone is different.

[Hype job]

27-30........................

[Hype job]

At about 30-32 years of age. Once they hit their peak it's a small window and then it's a slow steady decline. Manny and Floyd are perfect examples. Manny was 30 when he had his best performance against cotto. Floyd had his best performance against Shane Mosley. After that they started looking like chit each fight.

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[Boxfan83]

Fighters turning pro later should also be added to the list. Improved fitness and nutrition knowledge.

I totally agree with nutrition, good point.

[LoadedWraps]

Idk if it's evolution or what but it seems like boxers are lasting longer than they used to. I remember back in the day boxers were considered old/shot @33, but nowadays boxers in their early/mid 30s are dominating the sport. It seems like current boxers in their early/mid 20s lack their "man strength". But why is this? Is it because youngsters are protected more now or have boxing strategies improved?

There is no age cutoff, a prime isn't about age as much as it is about their peak all around as a fighter, and it can't be really measured until they are beyond it, because we won't be able to see a fighters maximum level until they decline from it.

[Larry the boss]

whatever fits a posters agenda