How many fights is enough?

[Tarkus]

If fighter wants to absolutely peak for each fight then 3 is the maximum he can realistically manage in one year. Some experts think that 2 per year is the ideal. Modern training methods are very exhaustive. Sparring takes its toll as well. You could probably manage 4 cycle a year but you would be knackered and would have to rest in the next year. And this is providing that you are not badly beaten up or injured in the fight.

For comparison the top Olympic athletes have 2-3 month training camp before the Olympics and do not compete 6 month after the event.

[punchoutsb]

37 WINS & 37 LOSES Plus 2 draws & 22 ND'S is enough , Well it was enough for me anyway !!!!

Stacy Goodson! Back at it again? Promoting anymore?

[Slugout]

37 WINS & 37 LOSES Plus 2 draws & 22 ND'S is enough , Well it was enough for me anyway !!!!

Stacy Goodson! Back at it again? Promoting anymore?

Naaa I work 3rd Shift at MPG Gear Company is Subiaco Arkansas , Its a tough Job for an Ol Dog , But I had to get back in the real world.

[greg]

Naaa I work 3rd Shift at MPG Gear Company is Subiaco Arkansas , Its a tough Job for an Ol Dog , But I had to get back in the real world.

..hey, long time no "see", buddy ..hope you are in good health

[Like a Boss]

Let's say a fighter consistently challenges himself against top 10 fighters without tuneups. How many times should a fighter fight a year?

Can't think of a current day fighter who actually does that. So there are no examples to use as a guideline.

The hypothetical answer in my mind is 3, and probably no more than 3.

I know a lot of people criticize Roman Gonzalez's 1# p4p ranking but he is about to face his 5th top 10 fighter in less than 2 years. Four of those being ranked in the top 5 at the time of the fight by Transnational and I believe Ring Magazine as well.

[SportsRatings]

4

Ali defended against
Wepner
Lyle
Bugner
Frazier

With the first 3 fights all in a span of roughly 3 months. Sometimes I don't think people give the "over the hill" mid-70s Ali enough credit.

[Oiky]

2-3.

But these days without of sh*t talk this goes on, and certain fighters being mouthpieces id be happy to see 1 genuine solid match up !