Boxing Workouts Push Finley's Limits

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When the 2009 season ended a little less than three months ago, tight end Jermichael Finley thought he'd try to find an offseason training regimen that would provide a little change of pace.

It turned out he got way more than he bargained for.

Encouraged by hometown friend and professional boxer Brian Vera, Finley spent several weeks doing boxing workouts back home near Austin, Texas, as a prelude to returning to Green Bay last month for the team's official strength and conditioning program.

It was not only an eye-opening but tongue-dragging experience for Finley to discover just how well-conditioned boxers really are.

"I promise you, boxing is a different story," Finley said. "It's an intense workout. I was dying out there."

As a supplement to daily weightlifting and pass-catching, Finley worked a couple of evenings per week at XFC Gym near Austin with boxing trainer Dave Watson, who trains Vera, a fighter who has appeared on HBO and Show..

Source: Packers.com
 

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