When Fighters "Give Themselves To The Lord", Do They Lose Their Edge??

Minds in different places, after years of hurting people, boredom must kick in eventually.

 

Don't think the lose their "edge" or something, but I think it's quite annoying to see a fighter praying, looking upwards, making crosses etc. etc... And then using all kinds of dirty (illegal) tactics to win the fight.
That's called a hypocrite.

 

they usually "find god" after getting a few ass-whuppings, so the edge was already wearing off.

 

zab was never really a very good fighter. he was a good athlete but not a good fighter. he's never beaten anyone great or even good. his mediocre performance last night is average for zab. some might even consider it decent. what a robbery.

 

It makes no difference. You're either good or not good. You're focused or not focused. It doesn't matter. ...It doesn't matter at all.

 

I don't think so. You mentioned them being toward the end of their careers, so naturally they are more likely to have less success at this stage anyway.

Muhammad Ali joined the NOI early in his career and had much success. Manny Pacquiao, Evander Holyfield, and Floyd Mayweather are fighters that have always talked about God and they had success for many years.

 

Andre Ward seems to be doing fine, and his nickname is "son of god"


On the other hand, I always remember Danny Williams because the more spiritual he became, the more reluctant he was to throw those mean bombs of his. His demeanour changed aswell, he became a teddy bear

 

The invisible god of violence syndrome. All in the head!!!

 

Some people have different lords to others

Zab Judah is a black Hewbrew and believes in Jesus, seems a bit of a strange version of christainity


A lot confuse him for a jew dues to his name


I dont think it makes any difference in this case however in cases like Holyfield it certainly helps the man box and wake up every morning from all accounts.

 

I don't think that's true at all. Your examples aren't guys in thier prime. Just of guys I saw this wknd on tv:

Robert Guerrero is a devout Born Again Christian (Steve Cunningham another), Manny Pacquaio devout Catholic, Tomasz Adamek another Catholic.

To be honest I find alot of people of faith in boxing, i think laying your body and life on the line to a degree may bring you closer to thinking about whats at the end?

 

I think it's too common for that theory to hold true, though perhaps those that weren't so spiritual before and suddenly become spiritual may show a decline, but again probably because of the stage in career.