Simple sparring question

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  1. vonLPC

    vonLPC Active Member Full Member

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    I spar 6-7 rds 2-3 times per week. What do top amateurs and or pros spar typically during a camp?
     
  2. Ai9184

    Ai9184 Member Full Member

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

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

    Amateurs spar 4-6 rounds constantly.
     
  4. Tar Baby

    Tar Baby Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i only get to spar 6 rounds a week :(
     
  5. Primate

    Primate Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Source?

    24 rounds in a single session is ****ing madness, there's no way you could maintain intensity over that period of time.
     
  6. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    aw ****, it's Scorpion's and Guile's alt
     
  7. Smithy

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    15 - Manny Pacquiao
     
  8. Primate

    Primate Boxing Addict Full Member

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

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  10. BoxinScienceUSA

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    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?
     
  11. Dish

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    protect your brain kids