Did old school fighters have more testosterone in their system?

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  1. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    wow, 30%, thats the difference between a ***** and a clit.
     
  2. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Modern men wear skinny jeans which restricts blood flow to the testes and reduces testosterone production.
     
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  3. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Old school fighters fought more for honor rather than just money, they had their heart in the sport, willing to give up their lives rather than lose....................we don't see much of that today...............
     
  4. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The average man had more testosterone than the average man of today. That's a pretty clear fact. But when you talk about the top percent of athletes then that fact is pretty irrelevant. I could easily see it being the exact opposite actually.
     
  5. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Being "more of a man" than someone is an outdated mentality when resources were much more scarce. Everything is a tool, and that tool no longer serves its purpose the way it used to when information was poorer, societies were less sophisticated, and services were less reliable and harder to access.

    Today it's all about being smart, having good ideas, doing things well. Have fun being a tough guy picking bar fights while the nerdy coder decimates your job market through innovation and enjoys the finest of delicacies life has to offer.

    Nobody gives a **** about little ego wins like they used to. In the old days, if someone disagreed with you, you'd probably gain honor by confronting them and fighting them. Today you look like an idiot on social media getting into dumb street fights.

    Being a badass is quickly becoming less cool.
    Being witty, thoughtful, and cultured is becoming cool.
    This is directly due to rapid increase in sophistication across our society spurred by technology and a rising economy.
    People have more to lose. Better lives worth cultivating. Less reason for chaos.

    Of course this transition is still occurring and we're aren't there yet, but that's where the trend is going. And it's been going that way since the dawn of civilizations.

    It's a fair argument to say the rough mentality of the old days lent itself very well to boxing.
     
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  6. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    :manifa:
     
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  7. BCS8

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    I'm loving this thread. Some thoughtful, and funny stuff posted :thumbsup:
     
  8. Drachenorden

    Drachenorden Active Member Full Member

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    That's why you need to wear tracksuits like Slavic people.
     
  9. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    we rocked that look in the 90s.
     
  10. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Oh, OK. I actually agree with the stuff you listed.

    Honestly, I don't care about sports that much besides boxing.
     
  11. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Well yea look around you next time you go shopping or whatever. Notice how EVERYBODY is fat. It's no wonder testosterone has decreased so much.
     
  12. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    There is a misconception though about high testosterone level men being a jackass or dumbass. Actually having high testosterone makes men more intelligent, honorable, honest, focused and successful than having low levels. Just because you have high T doesn't mean you're going to want to destroy anything that annoys you. It means you have more energy levels for work. It means you're not as lazy and lethargic. More confidence in your endeavors and above all it means you're not fat.
     
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  13. BCS8

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    I got into a fight at school over actual football - ie - soccer :D Some dude was playing in high end, spit-polished shoes and I scratched them in a sliding tackle. I dunno what was worse - the dumbass playing in his fancy shoes or my tackle that ploughed up half the field ...
     
  14. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    I would have fought that moron too. Dont wear your best shoes in a sport that requires running around on grass and kicking--i wouldnt have apologized lol.

    Remnds me of when i accidently spilled water on this guy at the parking lot. Opposite scenario, dude had on grubby, dirty ass sweatpants with holes in them and got so "offended" i got water on his outfit. I said my bad and was about to apologize and dude just straight up starts cussing me out, getting in my face, and calling me a you-know-what. I thought i did him a favor, dirty as his outfit was. That was it, i was already in a bad mood and i was ready to swing but the guys at work broke it up.
     
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