Dealing with pressure.

GPater11093 · 04-04-2010, 06:44 PM

McGrain always harps on about the physcological effects of pressure on a fighter. And he has good reason too. Being stalked by a fighter for round after round after round is mentally draining, as the 'boxer' has to be constantly moving and punching to keep his foe off. If the pressure is applied correctly and effectivly it mostly leads to the boxer having to stand with the stalker and trade blow for blow.

However, some fighters seem to thrive of the mental pressure and can keep their gameplan, whilst being pressed. The fighters that tend to do this are guys who are akin to backing up anyway, and use this as a plan.

What fighters do you feel can handle pressure effectivly? especially the mental aspects of pressure. Also could you suggest ways in which the mental pressure can be dealt with?

Son of Gaul · 04-04-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GPater11093

McGrain always harps on about the physcological effects of pressure on a fighter. And he has good reason too. Being stalked by a fighter for round after round after round is mentally draining, as the 'boxer' has to be constantly moving and punching to keep his foe off. If the pressure is applied correctly and effectivly it mostly leads to the boxer having to stand with the stalker and trade blow for blow.

However, some fighters seem to thrive of the mental pressure and can keep their gameplan, whilst being pressed. The fighters that tend to do this are guys who are akin to backing up anyway, and use this as a plan.

What fighters do you feel can handle pressure effectivly? especially the mental aspects of pressure. Also could you suggest ways in which the mental pressure can be dealt with?

Holmes is a good example.

Son of Gaul · 04-04-2010, 07:23 PM

Best ways to deal with top class pressure...

a) Good game plan
b) Discipline
c) Stay calm

TommyV · 04-04-2010, 07:50 PM

Wladimir Klitschko.

tommygun711 · 04-04-2010, 07:54 PM

I think Ali could handle the pressure well, he certainly hated it, but he didn't crumble mentally.

Son of Gaul · 04-04-2010, 07:55 PM

Gene Tunney ia another guy who dealt with pressure fairly well...

PhillyPhan69 · 04-04-2010, 07:59 PM

Whitaker comes to mind

HENDO · 04-04-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GPater11093

McGrain always harps on about the physcological effects of pressure on a fighter. And he has good reason too. Being stalked by a fighter for round after round after round is mentally draining, as the 'boxer' has to be constantly moving and punching to keep his foe off. If the pressure is applied correctly and effectivly it mostly leads to the boxer having to stand with the stalker and trade blow for blow.

However, some fighters seem to thrive of the mental pressure and can keep their gameplan, whilst being pressed. The fighters that tend to do this are guys who are akin to backing up anyway, and use this as a plan.

What fighters do you feel can handle pressure effectivly? especially the mental aspects of pressure. Also could you suggest ways in which the mental pressure can be dealt with?

And if they have a serious punch.

GPater11093 · 04-04-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Son of Gaul

Holmes is a good example.

That is who I was thinking off.

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Originally Posted by Son of Gaul

Gene Tunney ia another guy who dealt with pressure fairly well...

Good mention. He did and he followed the 3 criterea you listed.

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Originally Posted by PhillyPhan69

Whitaker comes to mind

Indeed, how do you think he handled pressure?

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Originally Posted by HENDO

And if they have a serious punch.

It helps

04-04-2010, 06:44 PM	#1
GPater11093 Barry East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 26,118 vCash: 836	Dealing with pressure. McGrain always harps on about the physcological effects of pressure on a fighter. And he has good reason too. Being stalked by a fighter for round after round after round is mentally draining, as the 'boxer' has to be constantly moving and punching to keep his foe off. If the pressure is applied correctly and effectivly it mostly leads to the boxer having to stand with the stalker and trade blow for blow. However, some fighters seem to thrive of the mental pressure and can keep their gameplan, whilst being pressed. The fighters that tend to do this are guys who are akin to backing up anyway, and use this as a plan. What fighters do you feel can handle pressure effectivly? especially the mental aspects of pressure. Also could you suggest ways in which the mental pressure can be dealt with?
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04-04-2010, 07:23 PM	#3
Son of Gaul Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Abyss Posts: 5,969 vCash: 248	Re: Dealing with pressure. Best ways to deal with top class pressure... a) Good game plan b) Discipline c) Stay calm
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TommyV Spit That Mad Game Yo! East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South-East/Greater London. Posts: 51,672 vCash: 1987	Re: Dealing with pressure. Wladimir Klitschko.
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PhillyPhan69 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Salisbury, MD Posts: 3,710 vCash: 1000	Re: Dealing with pressure. Whitaker comes to mind
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