other sports that help boxing.

[nivek535]

interesting haha

[Rockin']

I dont think thats a fair statement because most people fold in the ring and dont stick around very long lol.

But as far as football players, linemen are who I find to have it mentally and even physically. They are always strong as **** with decent conditioning.

Even more specifically tight ends and defensive ends.

It's a completely fair statement, it just says that the football players are among most people............. Rockin'

[Mikhnienko]

How old are you? If you're still a kid i would say Gymnastics and Dancing, i know most kids who box wouldn't want to do such ghey things but both would be very beneficial for footwork, coordination, athleticisim and freakish strength involving the right type of muscles and strength for boxing. Greco-Roman Wrestling too which used to be a staple for boxers in training pre-WWII which the strength factor also applies to.

[BG_Knocc_Out]

Badminton

[nivek535]

How old are you? If you're still a kid i would say Gymnastics and Dancing, i know most kids who box wouldn't want to do such ghey things but both would be very beneficial for footwork, coordination, athleticisim and freakish strength involving the right type of muscles and strength for boxing. Greco-Roman Wrestling too which used to be a staple for boxers in training pre-WWII which the strength factor also applies to.

ah yes i've heard a lot about gymnastics/dancing. definitely sounds fun to train at while benefiting my boxing game.

Badminton

ahh! of course explosiveness.

im glad nobody has bashed me for asking this yet :P. just figured i would best improve my boxing by training through things that i can also enjoy.

thanks for all the replies.
and rockin. haha

[_original_]

These aren't "sports," per se, but ones that have helped me and I would really recommend to any boxers.

Ballet - really helped me with posture, balance, coordination and footwork. I know most Americans shun a male taking up ballet, but it has many benefits. If you just can't see yourself doing ballet try another form of dance; I also did Salsa and it was great for my footwork.

Yoga - flexibility, balance, coordination, relaxation and breathing techniques. Took yoga 6 months ago and haven't looked back.

Fencing - I haven't done this yet, but I'm enrolled for next month, I can see the benefits for a boxer for obvious reasons.

And many martial arts of coarse would greatly benefit a boxer.

[nivek535]

These aren't "sports," per se, but ones that have helped me and I would really recommend to any boxers.

Ballet - really helped me with posture, balance, coordination and footwork. I know most Americans shun a male taking up ballet, but it has many benefits. If you just can't see yourself doing ballet try another form of dance; I also did Salsa and it was great for my footwork.

Yoga - flexibility, balance, coordination, relaxation and breathing techniques. Took yoga 6 months ago and haven't looked back.

Fencing - I haven't done this yet, but I'm enrolled for next month, I can see the benefits for a boxer for obvious reasons.

And many martial arts of coarse would greatly benefit a boxer.

yoga ballet and gymnastics sound pretty good to me so far.
question about fencing though, isnt fencing only a forward-backward thing? no side-to-side?

[Cyberspace]

It may not help with boxing skills but swimming is great for joint strength and agility.

[nivek535]

It may not help with boxing skills but swimming is great for joint strength and agility.

great! i have weak joints

[Prince Mongo]

I dont think thats a fair statement because most people fold in the ring and dont stick around very long lol.

But as far as football players, linemen are who I find to have it mentally and even physically. They are always strong as **** with decent conditioning.

Even more specifically tight ends and defensive ends.

Football players train and play for short explosive plays where everything is at a 100% and then over and done with with an idle period that follows.It is very tough for a short intense period and the mentality and conditioning is designed for that event. But boxing is not over and done with in a flash, you don't get the same rest period it requires a totally different type of conditioning and mental toughness.