Is Boxing a Physical, Technial or Mental Sport?

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  1. tofu2009

    tofu2009 Active Member Full Member

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    And what category would some other sports be placed in?
     
  2. Goose

    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

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    all of the above of course, why u asking its so damn obvious
     
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  8. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mostly mental and the rest is physical.
     
  9. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes, Yes & Yes.
     
  10. Scott-Robson

    Scott-Robson Active Member Full Member

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    Out of the 3, I'd say that technicality is the leas important. However I don't think you can get to the very top level without it.

    I'd say that mentality is the most important but sometimes you can have the best mentality in the world and you still won't be a great fighter.

    Fitness is definitely a must to get to a decent level.


    There are still the fighters who get quite far without having one or more of the aspects though, however I believe they're all important at an elite level
     
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  12. Steenalized

    Steenalized Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You need all three and if you're good enough in one you can make up for deficiencies in the others.
     
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  14. Poirot

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    - All of the above helps make a good fighter.

    - But having a 'good mentality' is the primary tool. You need to have discipline in a lot of areas to give you the maximum in the ring.

    - A good fighter keeps motivated despite criticism and negative variables he has to battle.

    - Stay healthy and strong - implying keeping a great distance from all sorts of temptation.

    - And keeping spiritualy right - being a fundamentally good person.

    - This takes extraordinary amounts of effort.
     
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    Was a young Mike Tyson fast or powerful?

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