Usyk is the most Mentally Strong fighter in Boxing

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  1. TrustTheUniverse

    TrustTheUniverse I am feel. I am very feel banned Full Member

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    Can't think of any other boxer who is that mentally strong :deal: His ringwalk showed this, and even when Bellew made it interesting in the early rounds, he was always relaxed, like he always knew what was going to happen.
     
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    Usyk has a playful humility to him and he seems like a genuine good guy which is contrary to what you expect from a boxer.
     
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    TrustTheUniverse I am feel. I am very feel banned Full Member

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    Yep the British fans have really warmed to him even though he only speaks minimal english, imagine how big a star he'll become if he learns to speak english properly!
     
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    That's 8 threads bro

    Give it a rest
     
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    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well, he's a very religious guy and he also does those crazy holding breath underwater exercises (it's about 3 minutes for Usyk) where (in Usyk's own words) after two minutes you're sure you're gonna pass out now and yet still you are not allowed to give up.
     
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    sounds dangerous.
     
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    Well, maybe my wording wasn't perfect. "Not allowed" not in a sense that someone is physically holding you, but just if you raise your head from the water too early you fail the exercise.
     
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    three minutes? isn't the world record around five? doubt 99% of people can do more than a minute, minute and a half tops.
     
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    I can barely hold my breath for a minute. My lung capacity is only mildly better than David Price's
     
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    Loma can stay under water for close to 5:00. There is a video with it somewhere.
     
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    Disclaimer: don't hold your breath under water at home like that, kids! :wink::smile:
     
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    You’d be surprised for an athlete with practise it’s not that hard.
    Freedivers can do over ten minutes.
     
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    Sounds great but can he spin like Wilder?
     
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    How is he the most mentally strong fighter in boxing? Because he was losing?
     
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