Why do FIGHTERS love being the UNDERDOG so much????

[Kball15]

Everytime MERCHANT interviews the upset winner of a fight, he asks them what it feels like to be the underdog.

And they always reply, "oh it was great, i hope they do it more often."

Wouldnt being the favorite boost ur confidence?

Any ideas why fighters would actually WANT to be the underdog in the biggest fight of there career

[j]

how the hell do you not know this???

anybody who has ever competed in anything knows this.

less pressure. less to lose. less expectations.

[Mozza]

It makes victory sweeter and it sometimes means you are facing less pressure which, depending on the individual in question, can be an advantage or disadvantage.

[TyrantT316]

yes it can provide motivation because you have someone to push and work towards...

you try to perform much better than everyone expects you too

it depends on how you as an individual take it...

-some would be discouraged by people not thinking they can do it
-some would be encouraged to prove them wrong
-some would be confident and sharp knowing they're the favorite
-some would be too confident, fall asleep or think the fight will be handed to them knowing they're the favorite

[brently1979]

Everyone likes an underdog, just ask Balboa.

[guzi815]

being the Underdog means you have the odds stacked against you, and persevering is unlikely. But when you do win, it just makes you that much more impressive. I myself like rooting for the underdog, who doesn't? Ever seen "SeaBisquit" (the Horse) run? Just by looking at that small horse, you would think "no way" would he beat a thoroughbred on a 1 1/2 miler. But he did!

[Zn1]

Everytime MERCHANT interviews the upset winner of a fight, he asks them what it feels like to be the underdog.

And they always reply, "oh it was great, i hope they do it more often."

Wouldnt being the favorite boost ur confidence?

Any ideas why fighters would actually WANT to be the underdog in the biggest fight of there career

Merchant is a dumb ******ed old sack of bloody **** from a lepers arse

[David06]

Because it's fun to shock people. Because sometimes being an underdog can give you an edge. Especially if you are so big of a dog that your opponent overlooks you.

[kNIVEK2]

to prove everyone wrong who think you wont win.

[Kball15]

how the hell do you not know this???

anybody who has ever competed in anything knows this.

less pressure. less to lose. less expectations.

calm the **** down!!! lol. look at this guy