Boxing should introduce mandatory pre-fight fitness tests for a boxer to be cleared to fight

Time and time again we see guys like Stiverne come into the ring in absolutely pathetic condition just to pick up a paycheque at the expense of paying fans, whilst risking their health and boxing's reputation as a sport.

A simple solution is that a fighter must pass a pre-fight fitness test, maybe 30 days out from a fight, since the lower weight classes will obviously be cutting weight gradually in the final month.

Obviously they could tailor it to each weight class but a basic fitness test for a HW could be as simple as:

• Bleep test
• 5k run in 25 minutes
• Some basic bodyweight exercise tests like 10 pull-ups and 20 dips

Something as basic as that which pretty much an average bloke who exercises three times a week could do comfortably but which I highly doubt Stiverne would be capable of doing. David Price would also be KO'd by the Bleep test and 5k run.

What actual tests do they conduct in a pre-fight medical?

 

I skimmed that but it seems completely inadequate for professional athletes. Also, with all the money in boxing there's nothing stopping them from fabricating some of the medical info by paying off a doctor.

They need mandatory actual gym tests. 5k runs, bleep tests.

 

I would bet at least a grand on the spot that he would be incapable of doing 5k within 25 minutes which I would suggest the average male would be capable of doing, at least after a few weeks training. Some other high profile professional HWs who I think would struggle to accomplish that include Ian Lewison (when he was active) and David Price.

 

Ortiz yes, Arreola no. I think Ortiz is in decent shape.

 

I’m aware of this but, whilst I’m not a medic, I don’t think that would prevent him from successfully running 5k. It didn’t stop him from boxing almost 10 full rounds with Wilder.