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How long do boxers train for a fight? What is a ‘training camp’?
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A boxing match at most can last up to 36 minutes, but while it maybe a short amount of time, there is a lot which goes into preparing for a fight.
Fighters will often study their opponents to see if there are any flaws in their strategy, but watching film can only take a fighter so far.
They will need to see how they can implement certain potential fight winning ideas into their gameplan and that can be done with their coach during a training camp.
DAZN explains what goes into a training camp below.
What is a training camp?
A training camp is a set period where fighters will undertake a rigorous and focused training schedule with the aim to learn and improve skills.
Training camps are also used by fighters to develop strategies to defeat their opponents.
How long does a boxer train for a fight?
A training camp before a professional boxing match can last between six and eight weeks.
The length of a camp also depends on the gap between fights. If a fighter does not have much time in between fights, they will usually have a shorter training camp.
The amateur ranks however are different when it comes to training camps.
Unlike professionals, amateurs are not notified about their upcoming fights weeks in advance and instead are informed on short notice, therefore their training camps vary between a week to four weeks.
