[QUOTE="freelancermaria,  post: 14964, member: 117"]
Boxers usually mentally prepare for their matches by picturing the battle. They imagine the scenarios they will face and how they will react. This mental rehearsal also includes giving themselves positive affirmations, practicing meditation, and engrossing themselves in mental toughness conditioning to build resilience. Is there anything else to add?
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They train very tough before fights, even pushing beyond their limits. That's not common with a lot of sports athletes. In boxing, a bad fight could turn someone's career from positive to negative. So, they keep preparing stronger.