Boxing and muscle mass

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Charles Wolff, Oct 30, 2012.

  1. Charles Wolff

    Charles Wolff Crusader of Light Full Member

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    Hello eastsiders! I'd like you to help me out with this.

    I have been out of boxing for 8 or 9 months because of and injured thumb. In the meanwhile i started lifting and developed considerable mass. Anyway, i am thinking in boxing again, but i dont want to lose the mass i gained. Any advice?
     
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  2. noobboxer_88

    noobboxer_88 Member Full Member

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    To be honest I havent been boxing long enough and I dont know your style of boxing (brawler etc) but I DO know that Jun Fan (Bruce Lee) said he felt slower at 165lbs than at his preferred 135lbs. Something to consider. If it applies take if not pass it on to someone else. :hi:
     
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    dealt_with Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    :lol: Of course you're going to be slower if you're bigger.
     
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    dealt_with Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Eat enough and don't stop lifting. You don't really want mass though, it's more strength that you want if you want to be a good athlete.
     
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