Boxing Needs You: Progress and Future Directions

If you are one of my twitter followers or facebook friends you will be more than aware that we have been running some Boxing specific fitness tests recently, I apologise if I took over your news feeds. This is all in aid of my MSc project at Sheffield Hallam University:

Physiological Testing Battery for Boxing

This is brilliant for Boxing as it will outline values for various physical characteristics needed for successful boxing performance, allowing accurate analysis on a Boxers physical performance by comparing to normative data. The validity of the testing battery will be determined by the relationship between age and competitive level of populations with the respective test.

With 31 boxers already tested, the project has made great progress over the past month. I have acquired enough data to make powerful statistical analysis for a good thesis, aswell a strong application for future publication and research oppourtunies. However, with my deadline finishing in July and a huge passion for the project, I am continuing to drive the recruitment process to extend the project. I am aiming to double participant numbers - this will improve the quality of data, allowing further analysis of data by creating more categories (e.g. weight class, competitive level) and increasing sport science delivery in Boxing. This is a great opportunity for some free testing and feedback for individuals to find out their strengths and areas for improvement, as well as the coaches to see who are the best physical performers in their gym.

Below is a mini picture collage / presentation showing the story so far and our future intentions for the project. If you are interested, get in touch with myself or Alan Ruddock for more information on testing dates and procedures. Contact details are at the bottom of the collage. 

Also follow the trend #BoxingNeedsYou on twitter for updates on the project.

Thanks

Danny Wilson BSc ASCC