What age is considered PRIME?

Its different for all fighters but also depends on which sport youre in. For ex. Look at NBA players, most players into their early 30's are already considered past their peak("past prime"). In boxing alot of the time it comes down to how long youve been in the game and how much punishment youve taken. Vargas lost his prime around 22-24 years old, Hopkins had about 2 prime decades in boxing. Lol

 

With modern day sports science we are seeing Athletes peak longer.
Many athletes may lose a little bit of youthful spring but make up for that with improved technique and experience.

I'd say above middleweight 30-35 would be absolute prime years, still at/near peak phyically but with better ring craft.

Smaller guys tend to move up weights and end up fighting guys naturally much bigger than they are so probably peak younger.

 

Nah,. Prime Hopkins is 1995 until 2002.

 

Yes in term of years. But hopkins is an exception to the rule.

 

Too many variables regarding weight. style and individual characteristics to make an accurate assessment.

 

There is no definitive age it all depends on alot of different factors, how long it takes a fighter to develop. What kind of style and lifestyle they have can contribute to that aswell.

Hopkins was a late bloomer but fighters like Bowe and Tyson, faded quickly before when they were still in their 20s.

 

Exactly....boxers are like us.. individuals even if we have comparable physical attributes what about the mental?
It cannot be summed up with a simple answer.

 

I voted 31-35. Physical prime generally is 26-30 but experience brings up the true prime. I think people are voting on physical prime.

 

Honestly, a guy like Zhang has never looked better and he is 39.

 

A d the number one reason for the late age is because everyone is padding that win and protecting that 0. By mid to late 20s we finally see them take on real competition. I think it has to do more with how a fighter career is protected than age.

 

I think this has a lot to do with matchmaking and money.

The HWs get more money earlier, managers are more willing to invest in them, etc.

Less pressure to take early challenges and a higher ceiling for improvement.

 

I'm sure this is true but from a scientific perspective a big guy needs less speed to throw damaging punches

 

I haven't peaked yet....I'll let all you mofo's when know when I do....

 

I know it’s different for everyone, but I voted for 31-35. Fighters today take a lot of time off and things like ring wars and substance abuse are pretty uncommon now.