Body fat % Amateur Boxer?

Question

Hi I'm getting back into boxin after a spell out. I used to compete at around 69 kilos (152 pounds) and currently weigh 77 kilos (169). I'm 5'8'' and everyone i fought at 69 Kilos (6 fights - 3 wins, 3 losses) were always taller which was annoying. I calculated my body fat using calipers and the 7 site test and am currently 21.77% body fat. Ideally i'd like to compete again at 64 Kilos (141 pounds)- light welter. This would mean having a body fat percentage of 6.24 % though - is this ok? I have no doubts I could do it because i am a very hard and dedicated trainer and am well aware of correct nutrition and protein requirements for maintainig muscle mass. I just wanted your advice as to whether this is safe and/or advisable. The next weight catagory up is 69 Kilos - welter - my old weight and would mean a body fat % of 12.76%.

Answer 1

I'm guessing you are still young and your body is naturally growing. Cutting weight that drastically is not the answer. You start trying to get below 10% and you will suffer as that is just too hard for your body to sustain.

At 5'8" you are always going to be on the reach disadvantage, but look at some of the top boxers of all time, they to had reach disadvantages.

Answer 2

Best to speak to your doctor and trainer about this. get the most information you can from both of them and then make a decision. It is possible to lose to much weight.  and having too much weight isn't good either. you need to find what is the perfect balance for your and stick to that.