Punching power, what % is skill and what % gentics, whats your guess and why?

[AlexKid]

Or is it more complex than that?

[Lester Tutor]

It's best we ask big George!

[Real King Kong]

All training equal...either you can punch or you can't.

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I don't think much of it is genetic. Genetics do factor into the type of strength you have but a punch is kind of a mixture of various types of strength.

Also most pro boxers are on "elixirs" and can pretty much choose whether to prioritize power vs stamina. I don't know if people really fathom how much genetics goes out the window when you factor in PEDs.

You might see some 0.1% difference in estrogen/testosterone ratio between guys from two continents. After one's been a guinea pig for 10 years it's not even at human levels anymore.

[AlexKid]

All training equal...either you can punch or you can't.

Not true.

Some trainers are better at teaching than others some have superior technique for power or speed and so on.

[D-MiZe]

Genetics plays a part as in what sort of muscle makes up ze majority of you fast twich vs other one (someone better educated on that can explain). Although you can develop 'em, I think genetics plays apart.

Genetics is also to blame for your body shape, leverage etc and that definitely dictates punching power. That just leaves technique which makes up the smaller percentage but a) it's something that can always be improved b) a good amount of it is paramount to punching power, you don't need a lot. You get fighters with poor technique that can **** but they need at least some.

[AlexKid]

I don't think much of it is genetic. Genetics do factor into the type of strength you have but a punch is kind of a mixture of various types of strength.

Also most pro boxers are on "elixirs" and can pretty much choose whether to prioritize power vs stamina.

a fast sprinter is born not made, an average joe can be made to run fast, but with the same training the guy born fast will run much much faster

why is punching any different?

[AlexKid]

Genetics plays a part as in what sort of muscle makes up ze majority of you fast twich vs other one (someone better educated on that can explain). Although you can develop 'em, I think genetics plays apart.

Genetics is also to blame for your body shape, leverage etc and that definitely dictates punching power. That just leaves technique which makes up the smaller percentage but a) it's something that can always be improved b) a good amount of it is paramount to punching power, you don't need a lot. You get fighters with poor technique that can **** but they need at least some.

why Foreman and Liston are slow as fcuk so why do they punch so hard? Tripple G too, can you explain that? They dont have unusual arm lengths or skeleton shapes

[Real King Kong]

Not true.

Some trainers are better at teaching than others some have superior technique for power or speed and so on.

That's why i said all training equal.

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a fast sprinter is born not made, an average joe can be made to run fast, but with the same training the guy born fast will run much much faster

why is punching any different?

Because the physical act of punching neither here nor there.

I mean anyone who denies that genetics play a role in your athletic traits is living in denial. It's not a coincidence how many 300 pound northern Europeans dominate powerlifting competitions or how often Ethiopians win track/field events. Just looking at their respective bone structures hints what they're genetically predisposed for without involving a team of scientists.

But Punching is a really in the middle thing. You don't wanna be a pittypatter who gets walked through or a sluggish muscle man. The best boxers generally have balanced, possibly "designer" physiques. They prioritize speed vs power based on what their trainer wants a lot of the time.