What are the most important characteristics of a great fighter?

Lots of money

 

Intelligence\ring craft. You can be lightning quick, powerful and have a good beard but if you don't know how to use it at the top level you will be found out.

 

When Bill Gates starts a boxing career he's unbeatable :yep

 

Adaptability. Notice every guy with a proper title reign had this.

 

Technique
Mentality
Conditioning aka stamina

 

Balls

 

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Very much this mixed with a heavy does of heart, the will to keep going even when it looks like all is lost.

 

I think will. Will is what makes you push back when the odds look grim, but it's also what pushes you to learn new things, seek out new methods, and find the answers to the challenges in front of you.

 

The drive to succeed, and being mentally tough is far more important than any physical skills you may possess. Of course, when you have someone who is gifted both physically and mentally you have a special fighter.

 

Balanced - can they do everything? fight on the outside, inside, counter-punch. . .

Do they have power . . . power in both hands? Speed? Stamina? Punch Resistance? Chin? Balance? Dexterity? Agility? Good jab, straight, hook, and uppercut?


I hate to use the cliche again, but see SRR for the perfectly balanced fighter. . which is why he is the GOAT.

 

Mental strength.

 

In todays game.... PEDs and excuses