Prime & Peak

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  1. DS Phil Hunter

    DS Phil Hunter Active Member Full Member

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    I'd succinctly say as others have posted here previously prime is a boxer's prime years physically and peak as a peak performance which they can't repeat or surpass.
     
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  2. JohnThomas1

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    Factoring in physical years doesn't overly work. Ron Lyle certainly didn't peak as a fighter prior to ever having fought professionally. We also have guys like Hopkins and Moore.

    The peak of a fighter is a reasonably compact period where he is at his absolute greatest in the ring. Some might keep up top form a bit longer than others.

    Prime is where is a usually much longer period where he is performing at a level pretty close to his best.

    Larry Holmes peak was in and around the Ali fight. His prime as a rough example may have been from, or just prior to Shavers 1 until perhaps Witherspoon He was losing a little but still did a lot of good thigns in that fight whilst not much after his decline was obvious.

    Hagler for me peaked around 82-83 and i reckon the Hearns war knocked him off his prime period.
     
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  3. Rope-a-Dope

    Rope-a-Dope Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Physical prime and peak are certainly not the same thing. Some obvious examples: Jersey Joe Walcott and Saoul Mamby, who were most successful after their physical prime.