DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/59/77-81
Baba-Ali Salimzade
Azerbaijan Sports Academy
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7159-9167
baba-ali.salimzade@sport.edu.az
Gurban Jabrayilov
Azerbaijan Sports Academy
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2735-0856
gurban.cabrayilov@sport.edu.az
Huseyn Safarov
Azerbaijan Sports Academy
Master's student
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0299-4111
huseyn.safarov.2024@sport.edu.az
The Preparation and Adaptation Process of Famous Boxers
Returning to Competition After Injury
Abstract
This article examines the processes of preparation and adaptation of famous boxers returning to competition after injuries. It analyzes the impact of injuries on athletes’ physical and psychological conditions and systematically evaluates the methods applied during the rehabilitation period. The study demonstrates that the recovery process is not limited to physiological rehabilitation but also includes psychological adaptation, mental training, and optimization of individualized training programs.
Drawing on the experiences of well-known boxers such as Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, the article explains the interconnection between physical, psychological, and tactical adaptation after injury. It emphasizes the importance of differentiated recovery strategies for both professional and amateur boxers.
The findings indicate that a properly structured recovery and adaptation process enhances physical endurance, emotional stability, and competitive performance while reducing the risk of re-injury.
Keywords: boxing, post-injury recovery, psychological adaptation, physiological rehabilitation