Feats Of Strength From Fighters

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Russell, May 23, 2009.


  1. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I remember reading he did 500 pushups & 1000 situps.
    Rubin Carter claims to have done up to 5000 pushups a day.
     
  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Speaking of bodyweight exercises.

    I saw a piece where Cosell interviewed Lyle and he said he did 500 or a 1000 push ups a day in prison. I forget which.

    Also 500 or a 1000 (Can't remember damn it) sit ups a day for Jeff Lacy.
     
  3. pare

    pare Active Member Full Member

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    idiots like these **** me off.

    bodybuilding is a completely different sport with a completely different objective to boxing, powerlifting, etc. can't your tiny brain grasp that?

    ok, so the bodybuilder tips the bricks over, so ****ing what? i bet a world class boxer will be hospitalised if he tries to keep up with a bodybuilder doing a bodybuilding workout.
     
  4. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Things are getting out of hand now. :lol:
     
  5. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Rahman also probably concentrated more on explosive / power movements than Arnold did, as well.
    Arnold trained heavy on occasion, but mostly he trained with weight that allowed 10-12 reps with strict form.
    Key difference.
     
  6. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A lot of people I know (and also on these forums) like both. If not bodybuilding, then powerlifting or strongman events.

    Former pro bodybuilder Eddie Robinson (who was as strong as an ox too) was an amateur boxer, as was fellow former pro Mike Matarazzo.
    Dorian Yates has sponsored the odd boxing event and guys like Shawn Ray know a fair bit about the fight game.
    Mariusz Pudionowski (sp?) the world's strongest man,was also reportedly a former amateur boxer, so it seems that a lot of people do like both sports.
     
  7. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Gene Paul Anderson was known as the strongest man in the world he tried boxing and got the **** punched out of him, different ball game.
     
  8. flamengo

    flamengo Coool as a Cucumber. Full Member

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    A boxer can still push a wheel barrow... even a flyweight. I suggest only one thing from my arguement, Bodybuilders are show ponies with no physical ability outside of the mirror they admire themselves in.

    Take a look in the mirror dickhead... you might **** yourself off. :D
     
  9. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have a strong suspicion that Billy Costello and Kevin Rooney could both squat, clean and jerk, and bench more than Arguello. It doesn't mean much in a boxing ring. Interesting discussion though.
     
  10. abraq

    abraq Active Member Full Member

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    Ha-ha Flamengo, it seems that your mind is made up. You will not be reformed.

    Good cheer to you.
     
  11. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Oh for sure. The examples I gave were of guys who boxed first and then tried their hand (and became successful) at the iron game.
     
  12. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Why? For being ignorant?
     
  13. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    Anyone remember the video of George Foreman pulling the Jeep Wrangler?
     
  14. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    cheers for clearing it up and for the link

    Janitor i always imagined you as a real old man but i have to think again way to shatter my world
     
  15. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    Yeah, that was cool. I enjoyed all of the footage of his training after his comeback, but can't find it anywhere. I remember the jeep thing, and then the wood chopping and heavybag stuff. And watching him curl was fookin amazing!! Dude could curl so freakin much. His arms were the biggest I have ever seen.