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Two BC survivors with a history of triple-negative BC in treatment were enrolled. The protocol integrated aerobic, strength\/power, coordination, balance and boxing-specific exercises through individually adapted, progressive sessions performed twice a week. Outcomes were assessed pre- and post-intervention and included: (I) compliance and adverse event related to the protocol, (II) functional tests (handgrip, single leg stance, 30 s sit-to-stand, trunk\/shoulder mobility tests, VO2max); (III) body composition parameters (fat mass, fat-free mass,); and (IV) validated questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30, FA12, PSQI, BIS, HADS, IPAQ). Results: Compliance was high and no serious adverse events were detected. Sit-to-stand performance, as well as VO2max and mobility\/balance, improved in both patients after the intervention. Participant A showed a favorable body modulation. Participant B, on the other hand, reported a stable weight. Participant A reported large improvements across QLQ-C30 domains, while participant B exhibited mixed results, with improved emotional functioning and pain but declines in cognitive\/social functioning. Conclusions: The boxing-based concurrent training protocol was feasible, safe, and well-tolerated. 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