How much genetics matters in boxing?

Genetics are always a good excuse in modern society.

 

If Genetics meant nothing the average doctors IQ would not be around 140.

 

its like any sport, genetics are helpful but not the end all be all

 

nobody will get far in boxing if they don't work their ass off, genetically inclined or not.

 

its genetics and how you use them that matters

 

then how come chavez sr was a better fighter than his son and his father? or paez sr. or wilfredo vasquez sr?

 

Your post is a bit open. What is your point, each guy was better because of genetics or genetics don't matter?

 

I don't think they matter. If they did, the father of JCC would have been a good fighter and passed on his genes, and Chavez Jr would be better still. If that makes sense?
Maybe the eldest Chavez had the genetics to be a great fighter, as does Jr. (having his father's DNA), but neither had the necessary mindset to use it effectively.

 

I think you answered your own question.

 

I think it matters a lot. Speed/Power/Chin/Height/Reach/Build... But then after that it depends on your mind and heart, and the mind and heart is what separates winners from losers.

 

This is more important. Even a guy with lesser genetics could do better than a guy with superior genetics if he has the right mindset.

 

Also genetics.

 

Think its more environment.

 

Genetics cant stop you from being good boxer if u work hard.
Most people that i hear blaming genetics are usually just having a ****ylifestyle
People want to drink alcohol do drogs eat junk sit on thair ass all day
and then blame genetics for sucking at sports