I have always wondered how boxers get sleep the night before a big fight. I think I would end up being so anxious I'd be without sleep the night of a fight. Can any boxers on ESB tell us fans what its like trying to get some sleep before a big fight knowing your carreer can swing up or down depending on your performance?
Although not a pro boxer I've done competive judo and before nationals or even regionals I'd always take a sleeping pill to make sure I go out the night before. First BJJ competition I didn't sleep the night before and preformed poorly. I seem to get more nerves the night before than come fight time however. Something about laying down to sleep with nothing to do but have thoughts race through my head I guess. Seems different for everyone. Some guys at my gym can sleep like babies the night before but come fight time they're wired and bouncing all over the place.
