The Most Disciplined Boxers Throughout Their Careers

[SlimTrae]

Never seen a time when Joe Calzaghe, Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao had to get back in shape for a fight.


What other boxers were disciplined throughout their entire career. Sure there has to be dozens.

Those 3 are on another level.

I've heard Duran had the ability to get back in shape, meaning at some point he probably could guzzle down some beer and liquor, eat more than he should, but come fight camp- he was on his A game.

Not with these 3. They seemed to live the life of an athlete.

This seconds Bhop just popped in my mind, so now I am up to 4!

I can't even say Roy Jones, because it is obvious his last 5+ years showed a change in his physique to accompany his loss of hand & foot speed, reflexes as well.

[X]

Marciano was one of the hardest trainers and the most focused, disciplined guy between fights.

Before the 1950's, it seems harder to compare because the Fighters boxed so often they didn't really have time 'in between' fights.

[SlimTrae]

Marciano was one of the hardest trainers and the most focused, disciplined guy between fights.

Before the 1950's, it seems harder to compare because the Fighters boxed so often they didn't really have time 'in between' fights.

Good one on Rock.
As far as the 1950s, no problem that was 70 years worth of fighters ago for us to choose then!

[Master]

Evander Holyfield at his peak.

Maybe Floyd Mayweather.

AJ seems to always be in shape.

[SlimTrae]

Evander Holyfield at his peak.

Maybe Floyd Mayweather.

AJ seems to always be in shape.

Holy for sure, I didn't include him because over the years I have been slowly convinced he may have had uh...supplements.
Of course Floyd, man, he fights at his walk around weight. Training is for the advanced only


But Joshua? Dude is only 7 years old in boxing years....revisit this thread in another five years!!

[TitoFan]

At the pro, elite level, I think a list of un-disciplined boxers might be shorter (seems to me). The notable outliers were the ones who blew up between fights and then had to lose weight like mad in order to get back in shape. I think fighters at the elite level only stayed that way by staying in fighting weight and shape throughout their careers. No small feat considering the extended times between fights in today's era.