Boxing is a combat sport characterized by high intensity movements during limited rounds, with short breaks are insufficient for full recovery. Physiologists should be conscious of the physiological and biochemical changes that might cause by boxing exercises. The aim of the study is to assess the effects of boxing exercises on physiological and biochemical responses of Egyptian elite boxers. Seventeen Egyptian elite male boxers (age range 18-23 years) registered in the Egyptian boxing federation, volunteered to participate in the study. Physiological and biochemical measures were obtained at baseline and at the end of boxing training programme. Student`s (T) test was followed out to examine pre- and post-test values. Data noted that boxing exercises were associated with significant decreases (p < 0.05) in resting heart rate (HRrest), recovery heart rate after 1 minute (RHR1st), recovery heart rate after 2 minutes (RHR2nd), recovery heart rate after 3 minutes (RHR3rd), respiratory exchange ratio (RER) values, and blood lactate (BL) concentration, while they connected with significant increases (p < 0.05) in peak heart rate (HRPeak), relative and absolute VO2Max, Creatine Kinase (CK) and Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) values. The authors` statistics demonstrate considerable physiological and biochemical changes significantly affected by boxing exercises in elite boxers. Examining relationships connected with the effects of training on physiological and biochemical aspects add new dimensions that can help in assessing, directing and developing athletic training programmes.
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