Sparring WORKRATE

[Peterp]

Im pretty fit but i still get pretty stuffed from sparring.

My Boxing coach says it is because i try to throw every punch with full power and energy. I like to fight this way !

How much effort in terms of maximum punching effort should you be using for most of your punches ? Should you only turn up to max effort when you have your opponent in trouble ?

[Peterp]

I should add that i am not that experienced. when i spar people even less experienced than myself, then yes i go nice and easy and could fight at that pace all day.

But it's sparring the guys bigger, stronger and more experienced than me, Some of the guys have had some pro fights. I feel i have to make every punch count just to even come close to hanging with them !

[Southpaw Stinger]

Rocky Marciano used to punch the heavybag none stop for 1 hour throwing all shots with full speed and power. Coupled with his excessive road work he was able to have enough stamina and endurance to go a full fight throwing KO punches all night long.

[Peterp]

but what about you guys ?

[Memojaras]

but what about you guys ?

Well dude I do plenty of road work and cardiovascular work as well as sparring daily. So I believe that having the best conditioning possible really Matters alot cuz I can hit on the heavy bag dozens of rounds on end And still feel pretty strong