Physiological profile of a professional boxer preparing for Title Bout: A case study
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This study aimed to (1) profile a professional boxer (23 years and 80 kg) with boxing-specific, muscle function, aerobic capacity and body composition tests, and (2) quantify how these measures varied during an 8-week preparation phase leading to, and post a state-Title Bout fought in the 76.2-kg class. A series of boxing-specific and muscle function tests were completed on 11 occasions: 9 prior and twice after the bout, each separated by approximately 2 weeks. The boxing test included 36 maximal punches (9 of each: lead and rear straights, lead and rear hooks) to a punching integrator measuring forces and velocity. Muscle function tests included countermovement jump, drop-jumps, isometric mid-thigh pull and isometric bench-press. Body composition was assessed using skin-fold measurements on three occasions and one dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scan. Aerobic capacity was assessed using 2 VO2 max tests. Leading up to the bout, performance decreased in isometric mid-thigh pull (8%), isometric bench-press (5%), countermovement jump (15%) and impact forces in 3 of 4 punches (4%-7%). Whereas measures of dynamic and isometric muscle function remained depressed or unchanged post competition, punching forces (6%-15%) and aerobic power (6%) increased. Data suggest the athlete may have super-compensated following rest as fatigue dissipated and further adaptation occurred.
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Previous researchers investigating the CMJ ability of elite male amateur boxers have reported mean values of 36.0 to 43.1 cm.
“Previous researchers investigating the CMJ ability of elite male amateur boxers have reported mean values of 36.0 to 43.1 cm (12,18,19,27,34,38) (see Table 3).”
From The Role of Strength on Punch Impact Force in Boxing (2022) · cites this paper as [18]
The importance of the cardiovascular system (i.e. VO2max) for elite boxing has been well established in the literature.
“The importance of the cardiovascular system (i.e. VO2max) for elite boxing has been well established in the literature (13, 18, 44).”
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Limited research suggests that in an effort to 'make weight' for a fight, boxers may potentially reduce the function of their neuromuscular system (i.e., RFD) and therefore punch impact force.
“Further, limited research suggests that, in an effort to 'make weight' for a fight (e.g. calorie deficit and potential compromise in muscle mass), boxers may potentially reduce the function of their neuromuscular system (i.e. RFD) and therefore punch impact force (18).”
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Due to the complex nature of physical preparation in boxing, there may be a decrement in strength qualities and punch impact forces throughout a boxer's fight camp in the lead-up to a bout.
“Due to the complex nature of the physical preparation process in boxing (i.e. calorie restriction, weight loss, fatigue), there may be a decrement in strength qualities and punch impact forces throughout a boxer's 'fight camp' in the lead-up to a bout (18).”
From The Role of Strength on Punch Impact Force in Boxing (2022) · cites this paper as [18]
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Transference effect of short-term optimum power load training on the punching impact of elite boxers
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The Role of Strength on Punch Impact Force in Boxing
Beattie, K., & Ruddock, A. D. (2022) · Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000004252 · Cited by 40 · see citing works
- Authors
- Halperin, I., Hughes, S., & Chapman, D. W.
- Affiliations
- Edith Cowan University (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Halperin, Israel
- Venue
- Journal of Sports Sciences
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2016-02-16
- Volume
- 34
- Issue
- 20
- Pages
- 1949-1956
- ISSN
- 0264-0414 (ISSN-L)
- 1466-447X
- OpenAlex
- W2277378910
- Cited by
- 14
- References
- 2
- Citations by year
- 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1
- FWCI
- 2.43
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- ro.ecu.edu.au
- Locations
- Journal of Sports Sciences (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Australasian Journal of Paramedicine (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
- Social Sciences › Safety Research › Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Keywords
- professional boxing, pre-competition preparation, muscle function, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, punch force, countermovement jump, drop jump, isometric mid-thigh pull, supercompensation, fatigue recovery
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Arm, Body Composition, Boxing, Exercise Test, Humans, Leg, Male, Movement, Oxygen Consumption, Rest, Exercise, Muscle, Skeletal, Muscle Fatigue, Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Young Adult
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