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For a boxer, what type of training would be best to increase stamina? When a boxer gets hit during a fight and dazes off, is there a way to quickly recover from that? and is there anything in the training that can prevent that?
Ericka,
There is nothing better for stamina than running. You need to combine distance with sprints.
Taking a punch is something you are born with. There are different medical factors that make you more or less susceptible to a punch to the face.
The only thing you can do to limit the effect a punch has on you is to do neck exercises. The stronger your neck is the less your head will snap when you get hit and will usually limit how much your brain bounces around in your head.
good luck
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Jack Rose
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I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
Experience
I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. We have cultivated our facility into the largest Amateur Boxing Gym in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. I have worked corners in pro bouts on HBO and ESPN cards. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves and I trained under his tutelage.
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