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Question
Mr. Rose, when it comes to running, is it necessarily true that a fighter will recover better with more miles under his belt or will it be more along the lines of more powerful lungs equal better recovery. I do both types of running and have seen arguments for both sides and favor the sprinting/interval side. Still, I can't help thinking about the older fighters including my favorite (Marciano). I mean, he was literally a stamina monster and by the sounds of it, he did a LOT of long running.
What's your take on it, thanks for your time.
BTW...the advice you gave on style to me is working good so far.
Caleb,
Back in the day trainers didn't have access to the knowledge we have now. We now know that you need both. With the exception of a few, most of the fighters in those days fought at one pace, flat footed and stalking in nature. It was a methodical steady which would be ideal for distance running.
There are many different styles these days and many fighters try to be versatile in the ring so they don't get pigeon holed. The best course of action is to mix in some interval training with your some of your distance runs... or, at the end of your run do some 50 and 100 yard sprints.
That way you've got all the bases covered.
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.
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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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I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed to work pro bouts in several states.
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