Is overtraining bad

[eye guy]

im an ametuer boxer myself,
i train at the gym for about 2 hours, 5 days a week.

on the weekends i run.

That right there sounds about right for an amatuer boxer.

But to the original poster, in reality alot of boxers train to their limits at the right time so they peak at the right time. Over-training at anytime can be bad and can lead to more serious injuries without the right amount of rest.

I say train to your schedule/fights but do what portuge is doing as a way to stay sharp and fit.

[Leakbeak]

seriously people need to do more research. it is extremely difficult to actually over train. if you are sleeping enough and eating right and training on the elite level hours on end and your body isnt performing then yes you are over training. but if you arent getting enough sleep or on a healthy diet then no you just arent sleeping or eating right. running is about 30 min to a hour hours 5-7x a week. some people devote up to 3+ hours in the gym. ask your trainer how much time to put it.

I was gonna say the same thing. Too often, the people who ask this questiona dn who worry about it are actually in no danger of ever doing it!