The relationship between field test results measuring physical fitness levels in olympic boxing competitors and their athletic performance

Abstract

Background. The aim of the study was to find physical discriminants in Polish senior league elite boxers Material and methods. 13 competitors from the senior national team of average age and body mass participated in the study. The applied methods of assessment included FMS and CMJ tests, 3kg medicine ball throw and 1200m shuttle run. Results. Statistical analysis of the studied biomechanical variables compared with the results of the Polish Senior Championships and the yearly rank list did not reveal any significant correlation. Conclusions. The lack of a clear physical indicator may indicate that the determinants of success in sports depend on other competitors’ traits. On the other hand, the small sample size may be the reason of the lack of statistical significance. An adequate level of physical capacities may allow effective use of the athlete’s vast potential, however, it is not the only decisive factor affecting success in boxing.