15 Benefits of Boxing Training

by Mike Cly December 10, 2020

We all know that Boxing is one of the most popular and competitive sports on the planet. There are many benefits of boxing training from strengthening your body to building a stronger mind. Here are our top 15 Benefits of Boxing training..

1) Improves hand-eye coordination

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion’.” – Muhammad Ali

2) Stress reliever

3) Strengthens the core

4) Excellent for cardiovascular health

“Rhythm is everything in boxing. Every move you make starts with your heart, and that’s in rhythm or you’re in trouble.” – Sugar Ray Robinson

5) Great for Self-Defense

6) Strengthens the upper and lower body

“The tempt for greatness is the biggest drug in the world.” – Mike Tyson

7) Increases power

8) Improves balance

“The loss just made me hungry; it made me want to go out and win another title.” – Thomas “Hitman” Hearns on his first loss to the hands of Sugar Ray Leonard

9) Helps with stability

10) Burns a ton of calories

“Getting hit motivates me. It makes me punish the guy more. A fighter takes a punch, hits back with three punches.” – Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran

11) Great for self-confidence

12) Builds discipline

13) Improves alertness

“In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it’s just like chess.” – Lennox Lewis

14) Increases speed

15) You can do it anywhere

One of the best things about Boxing is that you don’t need weights, equipment, or a gym. If you have a small space, you can get in excellent physical shape with just your body. We created a 4-week Boxing Conditioning plan to help you get in fighting shape. Make sure to check it out!