Boxers who ran the most

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  1. 2piece

    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I heard Tim Bradley say he would run 8-12 miles a day.

    What other boxers commonly ran 10 miles or in that neighborhood.
     
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    Salvador Sanchez used to run about 9-10.
     
  3. Jobo1878

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    I read that Marciano used to run 9-10, and upped that nearer the fight.

    Also expecting a comedian to come and say Mayweather...
     
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    Oh man, not another Floyd thread. General is thataway >
     
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    Butterbean.
     
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    Dempsey, Fitz, and all the old timers. Running was like a religion for them.
     
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    Jim McDonnell ran a lot. Still does.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Chrisanto Esplana was a decent marathoner so I imagine he ran alot.
     
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    Bernard Taylor, against Pedroza.
     
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    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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    John Mugabi was a great runner.....no one could keep up with him
     
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    The literal answer to this question is probably Peter Maher.

    He was a standout, in an era where extreme roadwork was the norm.

    A 20 mile training run was just part of his routine.
     
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    Espana claimed to run 25 miles on his "off day"... I do remember that quote.
     
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    Dustin 'Alabama Bolt' Nichols.
     
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    GGG puts in about 14 miles on average, doesn't he?
     
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