gavin rees and bradley pryce before and after training

[rubberneck]

I would imagine that much of the weight is put on by simply not exercising. The calorific intake of a professional sportsman is much higher that of your average joe, maybe double or so. So basically, food is being consumed at the same rate but not burned off as readily. I think this is why many former sportsmen seem to balloon when they retire-the level of exercise drops but the food intake doesn't.

I'm speaking in general terms though and am not answering for anyone in particular as everyone's different.

[Wales]

But surely the content of what they're eqting in training wouldnt pile on that much weight, so its a different diet. Someone like Junior Witter never puts much on, compared to Hatton who piles loads on - two extreemes.

Interesting how in boxing its pretty much accepted to not do much between fights, before going into camp again.