Does losing affect a fighter more than a beating ?

Definetly. I wish we had a guy like him around now. He really was "Ferocious" and a true warrior.

 

In truth, it's not those other sports. Boxing has always been a poor boys sport. Really, few people want to get hit in the face when they could be bouncing or kicking a ball. And as more people move into the middle class, there will be fewer boxers from developed nations. That's just the way it is.

 

That's true, but after the difference in how he took punches in the two fights with Bute I worry that taking all that punishment has led to his cast-iron chin deteriorating some. Librado's another fighter who's just an all out-warrior, though. All action in the ring and all class, too.

 

another ying yang comparison is the Muhammad Ali & Mike Tyson factor.

 

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Barely any size difference btw them.

 

Really I'd say once confidence & dedication are removed from a fighter they are never the same. In some cases just one of them being removed can affect fighters greatly. Boxing is mental first then physical.

 

Some fighters lose and they hate that feeling so much that they come back stronger.
Other fighters lose and they realize , "Hey' it's not so bad".

Some fighters take a beating and if they win, it gives them pride. If they lose, see above.

 

I think a loss early in a fighter's career can be very helpful. Also, when the fighter fights just to ensure that he has enough to eat every day, losing is probably not too big of a deal because things could be worse.

 

bad beatings r worse than the shut out.money mays early shuts the other guy went on and did well in there careers.3 of the 4 examples suffered bad beatings and they went down hill fast.beatings r mental and physical

 

It's a real good question IMO but too general, it's such an individual thing and so many factors involved physically mentally, will, body reactions etc etc

FOr example I dont think for a minute that Vargas for example is any less a tough fighter than say pacquaio. again too many things involved

good thread

 

oops he said it first:good