You're a fighter....

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Jappa, Oct 12, 2011.


  1. Jappa

    Jappa Active Member Full Member

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    And you and you're team have noticed that you're on the physical decline.

    What would you change to suit getting older?


    P.s

    I know that there are different boxing styles so mention which one suits you best and how you would change it to benefit a longer career.
     
  2. Boom1989

    Boom1989 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Forget about speed and defense, make it physical and try to break your opponent. See Rocky VI for reference.
     
  3. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It would depend on what style of fighter I was.

    If I was a Frazier, Marciano, Tyson, etc type fighter I'd suggest retirement because that's the only style they could pull off.

    If I were an outside boxer like Lewis, Holmes, Ali, etc. I'd have the footwork become more calculated and raise their hands a bit more so they aren't relying as much on reflexes.

    For a counter puncher like Hopkins, Toney, etc just continue on as usual, just slow down the pace a bit.
     
  4. badassQatari

    badassQatari Active Member Full Member

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    retirement is always the best option in case like this
     
  5. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    I would try to stay in the best shape possible all year round, avoid big challenges and look for easy money fights, I would not retire but also not be very active so I atleast stay mentioned.
     
  6. RustBelt

    RustBelt The Pride Of Youngstown Full Member

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    I would try and fight 1 or 2 big payday fights and call it a career. no sense In pulling a RJJ or Mosley
     
  7. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'd fight guys who lack speed, to hide any decline that I've had.
    Then I'd sell out and fight a superstar or two for a fat paycheck, and retire happily banging Bella Gonzalez over and over whilst blocking out her voice.