Fighters who travelled long distances for training?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Big N Bad, Apr 4, 2009.


  1. Big N Bad

    Big N Bad Well-Known Member Full Member

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    which boxers travelled ridiculous distances regularly for training that you know of? it could be past or present.

    i dont know of any boxer but i know mirko crocop (thai boxer mma fighter) used to travel 200+ kilometers (124miles) twice a week to train.
    i know of some local people who also travelled alot to train.

    do you guys know of anyone?
     
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  2. gatto

    gatto Active Member Full Member

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    do you need motivation to get to your gym?
     
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  3. Big N Bad

    Big N Bad Well-Known Member Full Member

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    you can say that.
    as im thinking about start training at a gym which is quite a few miles away.
     
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  4. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I used to drive 100 mile round trip from Blackpool to stalybridge.... piece of advice... Get a sponser for fuel bills..
     
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  5. Big N Bad

    Big N Bad Well-Known Member Full Member

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    wow thas dedication:thumbsup
     
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  6. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There is a russian guy that one of our pros fought. The drive from his home to his gym is about 24 hours O.O. Guy is a beast
     
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  7. seconds out

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    rendall munroe = 100 mile round trip most days of the week.

    and he works a tough shift as a binman before this and runs in the morning before his shift.....

    and he has a young family....

    and he's european champ...that must be dedication
     
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  8. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    im coming from Aberdeen to london to train with a pro trainer thats like 12houtr journy
     
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  9. Big N Bad

    Big N Bad Well-Known Member Full Member

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    how often do you travel to train:huh
     
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  10. cheech

    cheech Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Study the boxers from the 1800's on boxrec. All they did was travel..... one month in Australia and the next month, Europe followed by New york. It must have been brutal times trying to get a fight.
     
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  11. Mr. V.I.P.

    Mr. V.I.P. Boxing Addict banned

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    Why didn't you box in Blackpool. I am from there and box there. Just wondering.
     
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  12. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    just a one off when i have time
     
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