Boxing, quite unfortunately, has lost some of it's luster and popularity over the last couple of decades. The greats of the past like Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston have left their names and legacies behind, but they could only do so much to help the sport. More recent boxers, like Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson were popular only for a short amount of time, and occasionally, for the wrong reasons.

While the sport may be on the decline, there's no reason that you can't reap the advantages of following the training regime of a champion boxer. Though it is rigorous, the training styles of any boxer, both amateur and professional, cover the basics and important areas of physical health. People are mistaken in saying that boxers don't have to do much training for their fights. Most people in their current states couldn't move around the ring for five straight rounds, much less throw and take punches while doing it!

Therefore, this article will be not only for those who wish to train for a boxing match, but also for those people who want to get in better shape by following the training regime listed.

Endurance is key in boxing. A good, well trained pro should be able to go at least 10 rounds before he loses any steam, and at least 12 rounds before he has to resort to living off the clock. (Most get tired after six or seven.)

Speed is almost as important as endurance. Quick reflexes and fast feet are essential to dodging punches and keeping an opponent off balance, or just out of hitting range.

Strength, of course, is essential as well. Throwing punches with no force behind them is pointless, and that only takes away from your energy. A good amount of physical prowess throughout your whole body is sure to help you out in a tough match.

Now, for the Average Joe who wants to follow this scheme just to get into better shape, I'll explain, in just one paragraph, the things you'd have to do like a boxer. It's very simple, and I know quite well that no one wants to hear it, but get up, go outside, and RUN. Running is extremely important to physical health in general, and boxers run constantly. You can run all kinds of ways; running long distances at a slower pace helps to build endurance, and doing wind sprints and 100-meter dashes will dramatically increase your speed. As for getting strength, just head up to the gym once in a while, and try out a few machines. Bench press, shoulder press, and bicep curls are especially important if you want to keep

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