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Patriots’ Milton Williams has a newfound respect for pro boxers after putting on the gloves to cross-train

Keeping a 6-foot-3, 290-pound body in shape takes plenty of movement, and sometimes cross-training can be a fun way to switch things up.

Patriots defensive lineman Milton Williams says he has incorporated boxing into his offseason workouts. It has kept him on his toes in more ways than one.

“I started last year, before last season just to (help) with my hand-eye coordination,” Williams said. “But, most importantly, it’s good for cardio. The hardest part, I feel like is keeping your hands up, keeping your feet moving.”

“Those three minute rounds, they get long, so its good.