Simple sparring question

[vonLPC]

I spar 6-7 rds 2-3 times per week. What do top amateurs and or pros spar typically during a camp?

[Ai9184]

i sparred 40 rounds a week preparing for golden gloves. im not sure that thiers a set amount for top amatuers n pros.

Around 15-24 rounds 3 times a week for top level pros.

Amateurs spar 4-6 rounds constantly.

[Tar Baby]

i only get to spar 6 rounds a week :(

[Primate]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Around 15-24 rounds 3 times a week for top level pros.

Source?

24 rounds in a single session is fucking madness, there's no way you could maintain intensity over that period of time.

[bballchump11]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Around 15-24 rounds 3 times a week for top level pros.

Amateurs spar 4-6 rounds constantly.

aw shit, it's Scorpion's and Guile's alt

15 - Manny Pacquiao

[Primate]

I've got no problem with the 15.
15 makes sense, it's the 24 that sounds funky.

[BoxinScienceUSA]

Originally Posted by vonLPC

I spar 6-7 rds 2-3 times per week. What do top amateurs and or pros spar typically during a camp?

at what level are you competing? and how many rounds for what duration are you competing?

coming from the conditioning standpoint, i can knock off 1/3 (33%) before i start to flirt with detraining. so i take the variables of time & intensity and apply those. if you're an amateur competitor going 3rdx3min then i would suggest either:

1. 4rds x 3min on the regular, then knock it down to 3 x 3 two weeks prior to major competitions to peak

2. 3rds x 4 min on the regular, then knock it down to 3 x 3 two weeks prior to major competitions to peak

the issue with adding more rounds is that intensity will decrease as duration increases. that's a major problem i find here in the United States; boxers and coaches both so appreciate a slower, banging pro style so they push for more rounds. think about how you want to perform for competition and push yourself for 25% more. if you want to get more work in then get your coach a "counter" and push for a greater punch output every round ... for 4 rds.


if you happen to be recreational then go for as many rounds as you can + one. have fun. that's what you're there for, right?

[Dish]

protect your brain kids