Physical trauma is, on the surface, much harder to stomach than any emotional pain.
Imagine choosing between sparring a few rounds with a boxer compared to being called a few names.
The choice seems easy.
But, as an elite boxer watches cuts and bruises heal after a big fight, they say it's the emotional scars that can last a lifetime.
Olympic bronze medallist boxer David Price has faced the worst of both. Price has suffered both internet abuse and brutal knock-downs. He admits to crying (in a positive way!) ahead of his last fight against Alexander Povetkin and argues that physical pain is much easier to handle than the mental.
Plus, USA boxing coach Billy Walsh gives us some tips on how to stay in the best mental condition.
LINKS:
PEOPLE’S FIGHTERS: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/features/the-peoples-fighters/
PODCAST: https://www.michaelneill.org/podcast/
DOCUMENTARY: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1330059/
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