How much should boxers be fighting?

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  1. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    In a year? I think 3 times is realistic and good, 1 isnt enough and 2 fights a year should atleast be reached.
     
  2. des3995

    des3995 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree.

    Edit: I'd prefer 4, but mandating that is unrealistic nowadays.
     
  3. realdeal561

    realdeal561 Boxing Addict banned

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    What do you mean? like Elite fighters who fight in the top 10 each time, yea thats about right. Regular up and comers atleast 1 every.2-3 months.
     
  4. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    yes, I agree that prospects should fight way more.
     
  5. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    4 times a year seems ideal to me.

    Obviously it depends on whether you have a couple of brutal fights or a couple of blow-out wins but I think even if you're fighting at the top level and the fights all go the distance, 4 times is reasonable.

    Even though I'm a Haye fan, I think it's an awful waste that he fights once per year - you should take advantage of your prime years while you can.
     
  6. doom bull

    doom bull Certified Limb Boner Full Member

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    Elite (Manny, PBF) - Twice a year
    A list (Berto, Dawson) - 3-4 times
    The rest (David Haye) - 5-6 times
     
  7. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :rofl
     
  8. DKD

    DKD Boxing Addict Full Member

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    JC Chavez.
     
  9. bcastro

    bcastro Member Full Member

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    I say the elite/grade A type fighters 3-4 times a year (minimum 2) 1 fight a year you should retire.
    The rest 5-6 to get and build recognition you got to be exposed!
     
  10. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    It's very age and quality of opposition dependent, as well as what actually happens in the fight, of course. You couldn't one-size-fits-all a number for everyone.
     
  11. bald_head_slick

    bald_head_slick Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    2-3 times per year for top names (enjoying and stacking)
    3-5 for B-C class guys (earning)
    6+ for prospects (learning)

    You can't ask a man to jump in the ring constantly with top level opponents and not enjoy the fruits of his years of hard work.
     
  12. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It depends on their opponent. If you're just starting off then you could probably fight 4-5 times or more a year. Once you become a champion and start fighting the best then 2-3 times maybe 4 times a year.