I think every fighter goes through this. Before my first fight I seriously considered faking an injury. I was on deck and was to fight next. . I feared losing in front of my friends and family more than anything. I told my coach i had to use the restroom, which sucks because you have a cup on and very hard to use your hands even in 4 oz MMA gloves. lol Anyway, I threw up, and heard my opponents music. In the end I got in there and ended it very quickly. Winning is one of the best feelings and you can't wait to do it again. It got better as the fights went by but i was always nervous before every fight.
@Michael Mckenna wrong mindset! for example i'm a pressure fighter, i love inside fighting ... that's MY STYLE. I can do that best! I don't care what the other's style is, it doesn't matter to me, because I'll force my style on him ... he should see how he gets along with it. i'm doing my thing. No matter against whom!
Fear protects.. Amateur Boxing is a lot different than Pro as Olympic Style teaches it's style..As I am sure you already know coach.I am not meant to be negative in any way.Sometimes it's best to just turn around & run..Thank You Coach.God Bless You.
I appreciate this one. I battle with pre-fight nerves, this is the first time I’ve heard someone else identify a lot of familiar pre-fight elements like looking at the other guys and wondering which is your opponent, etc. Good stuff.
Thank you for this! Sharing your experience helps to dissipate the "fear" of being the only one to experience certain emotions. It also brings to light the practical side that needs to be dealt with on fight day and how to survive that. And your tips are marvellous: to the point, accurate and all encompassing! Thanks!! I will be watching this video again!
Hey this was so on point. It was not only soooo accurate but in dealing with the visceral feeling of fear it wrought so much emotion. I love the part of Mike Tyson's experience with fear as candid as he was on the feeling. This really reminded me of my time fighting. And it is true not only for boxers but wrestling and mma. I remember walking into whatever room it was; locker room, gymnasium, office, etc.. and weighing in and being probed for possible health concerns. You are nervous and emotions are surging as you watch all the other guys around you weigh in. ANYONE even remotely around your weight... you become very aware of them and size them up. Guys would shadowbox afterward and try to seem fearless, dangerous and on their game. Personally I had a strange way of dealing with my fear. My wrestling coach didn't allow this and somewhat my boxing coach but my mma coach let us use whatever worked for us. I fell a sleep. I just fell a sleep until about 15 minutes approximately before I would have to compete. My nerves were gone and I did a very light spar. I figured that I have prepared. Fighting is my job, its what I do and do very well. If I do my job, I will win as I almost always do. Its just another day at the office. If I fail, then its something that we didn't cover in training well enough and needs to be addressed. This was so good to listen to. It brought me back to those days.
And this is why of all the boxing coaches whom occupy RUclips it is Mr Sands that I have chosen to educate me.....well Mr Sans and one other senior Russian gentleman Both men undoubtedly possess great wisdom Wisdom is gathered only through the practice of humility And it is their humility that attracted me to their teachings Thank you Mr Sands for exposing your humility so that others my learn Peace to you brother From Aotearoa New Zealand ✌
Thanks for sharing your experience. So, so valuable. So much of it is fear of loosing, especially in front of friends and family. Reality is that it is a 50/50 chance that you may loose. My coach always said to have confidence in your training, that you prepared well. I also suffered from fear of getting injured. After tearing my ACL during sparring and being in rehab for a year, it’s hard to forget the risks you take while stepping in the ring. Hard to watch teammates loose and how to hard they take it. Nobody knowing what to to say or how to help them deal with the loss. Thanks Fran for shedding light on this subject 💥🤗
thank you. i have doubts about myself mainly because i have worked so hard, i feel like if i did lose, i could probably never fight again. this helped me realize how to use my fear of this, and where it was coming from.
This really is a great video Fran. Tip 3 and 4 are so important in life generally and in any sort of competitive environment. Accept the inevitable of being hit/ being in a fight and clear your mind of hatred. Excellent advice. Thank you!
Thanks Andy. Next step of the journey is to explore the scientific side of this...that's where your material comes in ;-) I think it's a natural follow up 👍
@@myboxingcoach there could also be a 3rd video if you wanted- taking the science and the first videos to come up with strategies to overcome it. Simple stuff like doing things in isolation then with interference etc . I think you should charge for that though as it's real gold dust that stuff. So many coaches don't know about it.
Brilliant. Where were you in the late 1990s when I needed to hear this? Would have helped so much. I took no comfort in “he is just as scared as you are” I remember actually thinking “maybe I will get into a car accident on the way to the tournament and won’t have to fight” If you are a young fighter that is yet to compete. I can’t stress enough what he said about preparation. the fear is bad enough as it is but if you skipped your road work and thought you could skirt by on talent you will pay the price mentally leading up to the fight.
Familiar story Cam, it's amazing that roller-coaster that many boxers go through, probably many more than would admit it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
I’m actually pretty decent in boxing but when fight comes I choke and then finally in the 3rd round that goes away so I WANT IT TO STOP it fucks me up in the beginning 😭 just the fact of losing I hate
Fear makes you stronger more agile, explosive, if you fear for your life inside a ring then your mind will empower your body but you must control your fear or you will despair, a great fighter without fear will get his jaw busted douglas
I like tough competition but shit when I box them they later make me regret it but ion do bad they have more experience and they struggle but the fear fucks me 😕
Love the video. Thanks coach Any tips on gloves for really big hands? You know any gloves that have oversized hand compartment. My hands are 9.5 inches long 10.5 around the knuckles
Hello Coach Fran. I have been boxing for 2-3 months. But i always have the problem of overeating and craving before and after training. Since you're a boxing trainer i thought you maybe have any idea. I recently started a high protein low carb. I'm 14 years old and turning 15 next month. I would also like to ask, what i can do in my spare time to train more for boxing? I train 3 times a week with 90 minute sessions 🙂 Thank you for all yours videos aswell 😄
I liked this video a lot! It's a solid topic for sure and I've noticed in my travels not nearly enough coaches understand or create plans for handling stress of competition, recovering emotionaly from a loss, how to handle success even. We just throw people in the arena and lights and expect them to figure out it, which makes NO sense if you really think about it. But it could be trainers are not taught that aspect of coaching and indirectly will undermine the success of their own fighter. Which is just...dumb. On the heavy bag swing..it's ok if you're pushing it around on purpose though right? I do think my bags probably still swing too much. The uppercut bags especially after a couple of left hooks. If the persons head moves after you've hit it, why would the bag moving after you hit it not be good?? I like pushing the heavy bag around like you're turning your opponent to set them up. I get bored with drills sometimes.
Thanks for watching, and yes, we coaches can sometimes skirt around some of these key psychological situations...always good to try and address the nuances. On the bag swing, it's that old thing of punching the bag as it moves away from you so that it swings excessively. Doesn't mean you are punching hard, just means you have a rudimentary understanding of momentum. I've sure you've seen those guys from time to time :-)
I think some spars between clubmates can be competitive, but punches should not be thrown with 'venom' if that makes sense? I regularly remind our boxers to 'take the juice out of the shots'. Damage can be done in sparring. Just my way.
Fran, have you heard of the Evnik high speed boxing simulator.. It supposed to as the name suggests speed up punches and correct punching technique.. Apparently invented by the Russian father of the young girl who's appeared on tv called Saadvakkas who punches at crazy speed.. If you have, do you think it works..?
Can you please explain the mike tyson stace and the different between normal and how can we throw a power eight hand becose the bach leg with mike was not at 45 degree?
Tyson used to adapt his stance at close range to go more open (square). This stance at close range allows more power with hooks and uppercuts. So, he had a more conventional stance at longer range and squared up at exactly the right time.
Oh he had more conventional stance at long range i just translete that right now that's is what i was asking for so if he was standing at long range by his stance he would'nt throw power cross thank you very much man you are great ❤❤❤
Came at a great time, I gave my 16yr old bro his first sparring session this sat, wanted to help him build confidnece, stamina, endurance etc as he plans to join the marines... And its working! Gotta overcome the FEAR!
Craig 46 yo. Had a fight after school once just stood there took a few punches to the face. I didn't seem to be able to move. I knew there was other threats of bigger guys also thumping me. Shook up, it were over. Embarrassing. Recently I went out of shape out of condition. I had strong interests in Martial arts before I practiced alot. Recently I been watching "Mighty Mouse UFL" Back yard fights. 6 month now full body work outs for just hour odd per day feels alright. Now I'm glad to have found you. Enjoyed your literature. Mighty Mouse mentions that foot work is more important than sparring. I came across your footwork film I love it very much. The phone seems a small place to see your coaching and the battery life to catch up everything seems far off. I don't think I could complete because injury for knowing nothing how to fight. I'd like to know how to fight I can train. I appreciate it.
Theres nothing to stop you learning how to fight if you want to? Any decent boxing gym will welcome you in and give you the opportunity to learn and improve, as long as you show the willingness and dedication.
In general for all boxers it is a strange complex because you want a fighter to be hungry to win and not to have any doubt in their head. But you dont want the pressure to be all about the win because if they do lose, they think it is a penultimate moment and there is no redeeming the lose(but there always is). Young boxers especially. You just have to enjoy your boxing. Great POV tho Fran this will help current boxers and settle their minds. I believe most fighters think and feel a similar way before a fight.
I've only competed in Muay Thai/K1 twice, but I can see the value in all of your points! Fair play, always good content and in fairness, honesty will help a lot more people than fake macho bullshit!
That was a fascinating discussion. You hardly hear any commentary on the psychological aspects of preparing for and participating in a boxing match - particularly in high stakes boxing. Fear comes into play in every endeavor of life - whether taking an exam in school, going for a job interview, or competing in athletics. It's nearly always a fear of failure. But being an extremely dangerous sport, I've always wondered how much of a fighter's fear is fear of losing, and how much of it is fear of possible serious injury, or even death (over 500 boxers have died in the ring since the advent of modern boxing, with the latest death occurring in 2020 in Italy). In any sport injury certainly is a possiblity, and all elite athletes know you can't compete effectively if you're worried about injury. But no other sport, though, has the ultimate objective of rendering your opponent unconscious, or at least causing him such great physical pain that he cannot continue (e.g., from a liver shot). I would imagine that every pro boxer is at least subconsciously aware they are actually putting their life at risk every time they climb thru the ropes. So it would be interesting to learn more about how a fighter mentally prepares himself to overcome the general fear of failing in combination with the fear coming from knowing the mortal risks he takes when stepping into the ring. Perhaps you'll do more videos focusing on the mental and psychological aspects of being a boxer.
Hey when starting out boxing what are the white belt then yellow belt competencies that is important when starting at the basics. Appears that everybody has a way n a mixture of lots. Help thanks
This is one of the most helpful things to talk about. Fear is a gateway through which you need to pass in order to live. More importantly, it is the basis on which the most important choices are made. Thanks.
I was born missing my right hand at the wrist and was picked on all my life. I wish i would have tried boxing but how can I wear a glove/ either way thanks .
I love these kind of videos because I may never try to compete in box but in judo and BJJ get so anxious and nervous that an advice from someone so experienced has to be good.
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Ok, I’m 66 and have no intention of starting a career in boxing; however, that was worth listening to, good solid advice.
I think every fighter goes through this. Before my first fight I seriously considered faking an injury. I was on deck and was to fight next. . I feared losing in front of my friends and family more than anything. I told my coach i had to use the restroom, which sucks because you have a cup on and very hard to use your hands even in 4 oz MMA gloves. lol Anyway, I threw up, and heard my opponents music. In the end I got in there and ended it very quickly. Winning is one of the best feelings and you can't wait to do it again. It got better as the fights went by but i was always nervous before every fight.
Face your fears, live your dreams....and at some point, before every fight - fear automatically turns into anticipation!
@Michael Mckenna wrong mindset! for example i'm a pressure fighter, i love inside fighting ... that's MY STYLE. I can do that best! I don't care what the other's style is, it doesn't matter to me, because I'll force my style on him ... he should see how he gets along with it. i'm doing my thing. No matter against whom!
@Michael Mckenna how’d u get over fear of sparring
Not true at all. Everyone will always be nervous before any fight
Thanks for sharing that coach. the psychological aspect of fighting is just as important as the physical aspect.
Id say its much more important than physical aspect. The most important
Thanks for taking the time to watch pal
Fran Sands it’s always a pleasure Coach you’re a amazing teacher.
My 12 year old and I watched your footwork explained video, i had my 4 year old do it as well ...new to the channel love it 🥊🥊 🥊
Welcome an thank you for watching. Means a lot you are working with the younguns on it too👍
Amazing insight. Thought provoking and applicable in every day situations. Thank you, Coach Sands.
Fear protects.. Amateur Boxing is a lot different than Pro as Olympic Style teaches it's style..As I am sure you already know coach.I am not meant to be negative in any way.Sometimes it's best to just turn around & run..Thank You Coach.God Bless You.
I appreciate this one. I battle with pre-fight nerves, this is the first time I’ve heard someone else identify a lot of familiar pre-fight elements like looking at the other guys and wondering which is your opponent, etc. Good stuff.
Excellent video, coach. Thank you for sharing
Very good honest opinion that many don't talk about but fear is the major thing that affects so many
During this video I felt like I was a few hours away from a fight thats how good you explained the feelings before a fight
Thank you for this! Sharing your experience helps to dissipate the "fear" of being the only one to experience certain emotions. It also brings to light the practical side that needs to be dealt with on fight day and how to survive that. And your tips are marvellous: to the point, accurate and all encompassing! Thanks!! I will be watching this video again!
Hey this was so on point. It was not only soooo accurate but in dealing with the visceral feeling of fear it wrought so much emotion. I love the part of Mike Tyson's experience with fear as candid as he was on the feeling. This really reminded me of my time fighting. And it is true not only for boxers but wrestling and mma. I remember walking into whatever room it was; locker room, gymnasium, office, etc.. and weighing in and being probed for possible health concerns. You are nervous and emotions are surging as you watch all the other guys around you weigh in. ANYONE even remotely around your weight... you become very aware of them and size them up. Guys would shadowbox afterward and try to seem fearless, dangerous and on their game. Personally I had a strange way of dealing with my fear. My wrestling coach didn't allow this and somewhat my boxing coach but my mma coach let us use whatever worked for us. I fell a sleep. I just fell a sleep until about 15 minutes approximately before I would have to compete. My nerves were gone and I did a very light spar. I figured that I have prepared. Fighting is my job, its what I do and do very well. If I do my job, I will win as I almost always do. Its just another day at the office. If I fail, then its something that we didn't cover in training well enough and needs to be addressed.
This was so good to listen to. It brought me back to those days.
And this is why of all the boxing coaches whom occupy RUclips it is Mr Sands that I have chosen to educate me.....well Mr Sans and one other senior Russian gentleman
Both men undoubtedly possess great wisdom
Wisdom is gathered only through the practice of humility
And it is their humility that attracted me to their teachings
Thank you Mr Sands for exposing your humility so that others my learn
Peace to you brother
From Aotearoa New Zealand ✌
Thank you Vernon, that's really kind of you 👍
Thanks for sharing your experience. So, so valuable. So much of it is fear of loosing, especially in front of friends and family. Reality is that it is a 50/50 chance that you may loose. My coach always said to have confidence in your training, that you prepared well. I also suffered from fear of getting injured. After tearing my ACL during sparring and being in rehab for a year, it’s hard to forget the risks you take while stepping in the ring. Hard to watch teammates loose and how to hard they take it. Nobody knowing what to to say or how to help them deal with the loss. Thanks Fran for shedding light on this subject 💥🤗
Fran this is very well written and expressed sir. Very eloquently written and read.
thanks for book
Brilliant 👏
Thank you coach!!
Loving the break down on the mental and emotional components of boxing.
Thank you for sharing your article and experience.
Hi Fran, Yes it was a little bit different but well worth it. Great tips for boxing but great tips for life too.
thank you. i have doubts about myself mainly because i have worked so hard, i feel like if i did lose, i could probably never fight again. this helped me realize how to use my fear of this, and where it was coming from.
It's not losing Daniel, that happens to all of is. It's about developing, learning, driving good performances. Always a journey, never a destination
This really is a great video Fran. Tip 3 and 4 are so important in life generally and in any sort of competitive environment. Accept the inevitable of being hit/ being in a fight and clear your mind of hatred.
Excellent advice. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful
I liked the way you broke it down into the stages of fight night. Really good video
Thanks Andy. Next step of the journey is to explore the scientific side of this...that's where your material comes in ;-) I think it's a natural follow up 👍
@@myboxingcoach there could also be a 3rd video if you wanted- taking the science and the first videos to come up with strategies to overcome it. Simple stuff like doing things in isolation then with interference etc . I think you should charge for that though as it's real gold dust that stuff. So many coaches don't know about it.
Brilliant. Where were you in the late 1990s when I needed to hear this? Would have helped so much. I took no comfort in “he is just as scared as you are” I remember actually thinking “maybe I will get into a car accident on the way to the tournament and won’t have to fight” If you are a young fighter that is yet to compete. I can’t stress enough what he said about preparation. the fear is bad enough as it is but if you skipped your road work and thought you could skirt by on talent you will pay the price mentally leading up to the fight.
Familiar story Cam, it's amazing that roller-coaster that many boxers go through, probably many more than would admit it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Really poetic and wise!!
I wish I've had the confidence of a Tyson Fury. Great video Fran!
@Ryan Hershberger Are you sure?
@Ryan Hershberger Uhm okay, if you say so. I was talking about his confidence tho.
@Ryan Hershberger Bullshit.
Great video. Well articulated advice that could be applied to many aspects of life. Such an awesome channel.
I have a fight around this time and i feel that feeling even now.
I’m actually pretty decent in boxing but when fight comes I choke and then finally in the 3rd round that goes away so I WANT IT TO STOP it fucks me up in the beginning 😭 just the fact of losing I hate
Enjoyed that fran if you can control fear your half way there
Can you do an Errol Spence breakdown? Would be much appreciated, thanks for the vids!
Would be a dream to see you on the Joe Rogan podcast.
Pure quality content, again
Thanks for watching
I enjoyed this video 👊
Always helpful coach!
Thanks Fran for sharing your experience ,1st class vids
My pleasure, thank you for watching
Out of fear I slip, weave, parry & counter.
As good as any other reason Graeme 👍
Thanks sir for sharing it.
Thnx for sharing, your a legend
Excellent stuff indeed!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching
I have a huge problem of fear an I been boxing for 2 years I always wanted to give up but deep down I refuse to give up!
Good man. Continual battle, but you will learn to deal with the fear better over time. Keep at it.
This really helps.. thanks.
Glad it helped Jason, thanks for watching
Fear makes you stronger more agile, explosive, if you fear for your life inside a ring then your mind will empower your body but you must control your fear or you will despair, a great fighter without fear will get his jaw busted douglas
Thank you
Nice work sir. Great channel.
Can you suggest gloves for a heavy weight with big hands? Really big hands. I'm 10 inches around the knuckle
I like tough competition but shit when I box them they later make me regret it but ion do bad they have more experience and they struggle but the fear fucks me 😕
Role model
Keep it up
Love the video. Thanks coach
Any tips on gloves for really big hands? You know any gloves that have oversized hand compartment. My hands are 9.5 inches long 10.5 around the knuckles
Hello Coach Fran.
I have been boxing for 2-3 months. But i always have the problem of overeating and craving before and after training. Since you're a boxing trainer i thought you maybe have any idea. I recently started a high protein low carb. I'm 14 years old and turning 15 next month. I would also like to ask, what i can do in my spare time to train more for boxing? I train 3 times a week with 90 minute sessions 🙂
Thank you for all yours videos aswell 😄
5 Fearsome factors of Fran Sands should be next video
😂
Good advice I have a question for you Coach do Boxing help over come fear in street fight
I liked this video a lot! It's a solid topic for sure and I've noticed in my travels not nearly enough coaches understand or create plans for handling stress of competition, recovering emotionaly from a loss, how to handle success even. We just throw people in the arena and lights and expect them to figure out it, which makes NO sense if you really think about it. But it could be trainers are not taught that aspect of coaching and indirectly will undermine the success of their own fighter. Which is just...dumb.
On the heavy bag swing..it's ok if you're pushing it around on purpose though right? I do think my bags probably still swing too much. The uppercut bags especially after a couple of left hooks. If the persons head moves after you've hit it, why would the bag moving after you hit it not be good?? I like pushing the heavy bag around like you're turning your opponent to set them up. I get bored with drills sometimes.
Thanks for watching, and yes, we coaches can sometimes skirt around some of these key psychological situations...always good to try and address the nuances. On the bag swing, it's that old thing of punching the bag as it moves away from you so that it swings excessively. Doesn't mean you are punching hard, just means you have a rudimentary understanding of momentum. I've sure you've seen those guys from time to time :-)
Been out here since April. You just now noticed me?
Legend coach🐐🤝
Great video! But I had a question, why is alot of swinging of the heavy bag bad? Thx you
A gym full of wildly swinging bags is not a good place to be. Using power and not having the bag swing evewrywhere is a skill 👍
Hey fran, how would you recommend boxing someone taller and heavier?
Fran. how hard should one punch during a light sparr session between 12 year old n 16 year old.
I think some spars between clubmates can be competitive, but punches should not be thrown with 'venom' if that makes sense? I regularly remind our boxers to 'take the juice out of the shots'. Damage can be done in sparring. Just my way.
@@myboxingcoach Money points. Totally agree on all fronts. Thanks.
Its crazy i could of write this we all feel the same then
Nice 👍🏿 and your voice is nice😜
Fran, have you heard of the Evnik high speed boxing simulator.. It supposed to as the name suggests speed up punches and correct punching technique.. Apparently invented by the Russian father of the young girl who's appeared on tv called Saadvakkas who punches at crazy speed..
If you have, do you think it works..?
Never seen that Colin. Had a quick look just then but will maybe take some time to look at it in a bit more detail👍
Best online coaching vids by an absolute mile
Can you please explain the mike tyson stace and the different between normal and how can we throw a power eight hand becose the bach leg with mike was not at 45 degree?
Tyson used to adapt his stance at close range to go more open (square). This stance at close range allows more power with hooks and uppercuts. So, he had a more conventional stance at longer range and squared up at exactly the right time.
Do you thing as a coach does this style works in mma only yes or no
Oh he had more conventional stance at long range i just translete that right now that's is what i was asking for so if he was standing at long range by his stance he would'nt throw power cross thank you very much man you are great ❤❤❤
is 14 to late to start boxing?
kaden ?? Nope. I started way later than that.
Definitely not...perfect age
Spar more
after nearly physically dying at least 3 times, my fear of physical pain is GONE. Not sure if it's worth the price though ;-)
Conditioned😉
I have never felt fear in my life
Came at a great time, I gave my 16yr old bro his first sparring session this sat, wanted to help him build confidnece, stamina, endurance etc as he plans to join the marines... And its working! Gotta overcome the FEAR!
Craig 46 yo. Had a fight after school once just stood there took a few punches to the face. I didn't seem to be able to move. I knew there was other threats of bigger guys also thumping me. Shook up, it were over. Embarrassing.
Recently I went out of shape out of condition.
I had strong interests in Martial arts before I practiced alot.
Recently I been watching "Mighty Mouse UFL" Back yard fights.
6 month now full body work outs for just hour odd per day feels alright.
Now I'm glad to have found you. Enjoyed your literature.
Mighty Mouse mentions that foot work is more important than sparring. I came across your footwork film I love it very much. The phone seems a small place to see your coaching and the battery life to catch up everything seems far off. I don't think I could complete because injury for knowing nothing how to fight.
I'd like to know how to fight I can train. I appreciate it.
Great that you are focusing on self-improvement, that is what is important. Being in shape and developing some skills can only result in good outcomes
Theres nothing to stop you learning how to fight if you want to? Any decent boxing gym will welcome you in and give you the opportunity to learn and improve, as long as you show the willingness and dedication.
In general for all boxers it is a strange complex because you want a fighter to be hungry to win and not to have any doubt in their head. But you dont want the pressure to be all about the win because if they do lose, they think it is a penultimate moment and there is no redeeming the lose(but there always is). Young boxers especially. You just have to enjoy your boxing.
Great POV tho Fran this will help current boxers and settle their minds. I believe most fighters think and feel a similar way before a fight.
Really well considered comment that, the balance of performance vs outcome. Thank you, I hope that many read this.
psycological preparation is so important for a boxer
I've only competed in Muay Thai/K1 twice, but I can see the value in all of your points!
Fair play, always good content and in fairness, honesty will help a lot more people than fake macho bullshit!
No sir - THANK YOU - for delivering this message so eloquantly!
That was a fascinating discussion. You hardly hear any commentary on the psychological aspects of preparing for and participating in a boxing match - particularly in high stakes boxing. Fear comes into play in every endeavor of life - whether taking an exam in school, going for a job interview, or competing in athletics. It's nearly always a fear of failure. But being an extremely dangerous sport, I've always wondered how much of a fighter's fear is fear of losing, and how much of it is fear of possible serious injury, or even death (over 500 boxers have died in the ring since the advent of modern boxing, with the latest death occurring in 2020 in Italy). In any sport injury certainly is a possiblity, and all elite athletes know you can't compete effectively if you're worried about injury. But no other sport, though, has the ultimate objective of rendering your opponent unconscious, or at least causing him such great physical pain that he cannot continue (e.g., from a liver shot). I would imagine that every pro boxer is at least subconsciously aware they are actually putting their life at risk every time they climb thru the ropes. So it would be interesting to learn more about how a fighter mentally prepares himself to overcome the general fear of failing in combination with the fear coming from knowing the mortal risks he takes when stepping into the ring. Perhaps you'll do more videos focusing on the mental and psychological aspects of being a boxer.
Thank you, it's is always an interesting topic, so yes, I will think about other similar avenues 👍
love you brother
1000 th like from me
Thank you for your work.
Hey when starting out boxing what are the white belt then yellow belt competencies that is important when starting at the basics. Appears that everybody has a way n a mixture of lots. Help thanks
Hello Good sir, can you post your analysis and prediction on the upcoming fight Vasyl Lomachenko vs Teofimo Lopez pls? would love to hear from you.
Thank you for this great video; it’s much appreciated.
This is one of the most helpful things to talk about. Fear is a gateway through which you need to pass in order to live. More importantly, it is the basis on which the most important choices are made. Thanks.
I was born missing my right hand at the wrist and was picked on all my life. I wish i would have tried boxing but how can I wear a glove/ either way thanks .
Thanks coach. Can't wait for the next upload.
Brilliant post fran.fear of losing or under performing
I’m an alpine climber and I came here to advice on managing my gear before a major climb 📖🧠🙏🏽
i absolutely love your channel, lessons and stories. please keep teaching. you're an amazing boxing coach. thank you !
I love these kind of videos because I may never try to compete in box but in judo and BJJ get so anxious and nervous that an advice from someone so experienced has to be good.
This is lovely. Thank you for sharing coach!
This was awesome. Great advice to conquer fear 🤙🏼
Brill vid , where is ur gym based ?
Belter this mate
bruh so hyped when i saw new video don't stop
Thanks a million Mr Sands. Great advice from Bootle. Youre the best. Cheers from Cape Cod. Sal 👍👍🥊🥊✈️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧
Hey William, hope all is well with you Sir. Thanks for watching and for your kind comment, very much appreciated👍
Thanks for sharing this with us Mr Sands.
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Love hearing these great points Fran!!! Very thoughtful!! Thank you for sharing them!!
You're welcome Thomas, thanks for watching
Amazing!!!!
Thanks
Hey do you mind showing how to fight like Alexis Arguello? You show a lot of basics but I would love a way to put it together
I love Arguello, great suggestion.