Stamina is it genetic?

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  1. Grebfan9

    Grebfan9 Member Full Member

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    I think that stamina is predicated on intense training BUT genetics
    can play a part in enhancing OR depleting one's stamina.

    Example - a person that is genetically programmed to be "nervous"
    can train hard and build up his/her stamina, but in a stressful
    (boxing) situation, their stamina will be depleted because of the
    expenditure of nervous energy.



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  2. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    You have to word like Hell for good stamina. Some of it is genetic, but it's almost all extremely hard work.
     
  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

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    Pacquiao best stamina in boxing

    honourable mentions Calzaghe and Diaz

    Hopkins has great stamina but also relies on pacing himself
    Floyd too.
     
  4. maracho

    maracho Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Very good point that I hadn't thought of. Being out of one's comfort zone, on stage, and bright lights would have a bigger affect on one's stamina than somone publicly outgoing like Ali. Shy boxers might want force themselves into public situations a lot preceeding a fight.
     
  5. PATSYS

    PATSYS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agree!