Mindset of Champions - Boxing

By: G. Ball

Your mentality is crucial in every single sport, it is a force that drives you to do better. All successful athletes have a strong mindset, whether that be a competitively driven or a cold and calculated one. Your thinking can determine how successful you are, hence by having a positive mentality you can achieve your goals and improve the extent of your success in the sport.  
 
Boxing is a very tough sport since it requires quick thinking, agility and swift coordination. Consequently, you must be mentally prepared in order to calculate your next move.  Even though being physically fit is important in boxing, being mentally prepared is just as important. Training the mind to continue being strong and confident under pressure allows boxers to empower themselves inside the ring. It is said that “Boxing is 90% mental and 10% physical’, as boxers need to have the desire to push themselves to the maximum to outperform their opponent. A strong mentality allows boxers to reach victory, which ultimately drives them to be successful. If you can be mentally strong, you will be physically stronger - and eventually, you will reach the heights you so obssessively dream of.