This Mental Health Thing is a Smokescreen

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  • -Kev-
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    #11
    DSG clearly had crocodile tears. Great acting. He was pretending to break down over mental health issues. All smokescreens.

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    • QueensburyRules
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      #12
      Originally posted by War Room
      Once you got all the skills, boxers agree that boxing inside the ring is a mental dominant sport like ~75%. There is a mental superiority that comes with boxing that resonates outside of the ring. A lot of people use this strength in other parts of their life. Execs on down use it as a tool in their professional lives.

      If anyone has a case, I would give it to Fury because he had taken the HW crown from one of the biggest threats all time and was already in a phase of time off.

      But people like Ryan Garcia, Danny Garcia, and Broney, it's a smoke screen.

      Danny was having problems with covid world, his Dad said it. I get it man, I'm feeling it too. But I'm not ***********ing mental over it, I keep it moving. Danny has millions and millions of dollars and can insulate himself from most pandemic related issues, someone like myself can't so I don't want to hear how he's had a rough time over living in a covid world. He's being a shitty Dad, don't care, shouldn't impact your boxing career. Never did before for any of the greats, why now? Did being a shitty Dad make Ray Robsinon less of a great(?), no.

      Although I think Ryan is a bit mental, I think he used it to get what he wanted and it wasn't how it was presented to everyone.

      Now Broney, come on lol. He's 100% insane, but it's never had an impact on his career and he's using it as a tool for some other fight none of us are aware of.

      Most boxers are mental because of having direct access to that switch if you know what I mean, you almost have to be, but I'm getting annoyed about the precedence here that boxers can just mosey on out of a fight and say I got the mentals mate and everyone is cool with it. Nah, not doing that.
      - - We already knowed U and Flubber both an item and mentally in congenital disrepair, and we be cool wif that.

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      • AlfredaBerta
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        #13
        Boxing is not only a physical sport, but also a mental one. Once a boxer has acquired all the necessary skills, mental toughness becomes a key factor in their success both inside and outside of the ring. The mental superiority that comes with boxing can be used as a tool in other parts of life, including professional endeavors.

        When it comes to boxers using mental health as a reason to back out of a fight, it is important to assess each case individually. While some may be using mental health as a smoke screen to avoid a tough opponent, others may genuinely be struggling with mental health issues that make it difficult for them to perform at their best.

        In the case of Danny Garcia, his struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting his mental health and ability to focus on his boxing career. While he may have millions of dollars and resources to insulate himself from many pandemic-related issues, mental health can impact anyone regardless of their financial status. He said once in an interview that specialists from https://www.riviamind.com/​ help him to overcome all his mental health issues. It is not fair to dismiss someone's struggles simply because they have financial resources.

        Ryan Garcia may have used mental health as a tool to get what he wanted, but it is important to remember that mental health struggles are not something to be taken lightly or used as a manipulation tactic. It is important to take each case seriously and provide support and resources to those who are struggling.

        As for Broner, while he may be perceived as insane, his mental state has never had an impact on his boxing career. In fact, many boxers have a certain level of "mental toughness" that allows them to access a certain switch and perform at their best under pressure.
        Last edited by AlfredaBerta; 04-02-2023, 03:01 PM.

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        • Toffee
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          #14
          Mental health is drastically overused and it's taboo to question it. I acknowledge it's an illness. I acknowledge it's out of people's control to an extent.

          I also think someone's mental health is as up for debate as injuries, chin, stamina, power...

          None of them get a pass from me. Boxers are extreme people in an extreme sport. To survive and do well they need to be exceptional. If it's all a bit too much then fair enough; I can completely understand it. But that's your weakness in a sport that requires toughness and resilience.

          Fury absolutely doesn't get a pass. I'm not even sure you could categorise his situation as 'mental health'. He just disappeared and got on the booze and coke when he was being outed as a drugs cheat. That's not mental health issues - that's doing the wrong thing and then running away from the consequences.

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          • adamjones
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            #15
            Originally posted by War Room
            Once you got all the skills, boxers agree that boxing inside the ring is a mentally dominant sport, around 75%. The mental edge gained in boxing often carries over into other areas of life, as noted on https://www.nugenixopinions.com/. Executives and others use this mental strength as a tool in their professional lives.

            If anyone has a case, I would give it to Fury because he had taken the HW crown from one of the biggest threats all time and was already in a phase of time off.

            But people like Ryan Garcia, Danny Garcia, and Broney, it's a smoke screen.

            Danny was having problems with covid world, his Dad said it. I get it man, I'm feeling it too. But I'm not ***********ing mental[/I] over it, I keep it moving. Danny has millions and millions of dollars and can insulate himself from most pandemic related issues, someone like myself can't so I don't want to hear how he's had a rough time over living in a covid world. He's being a ****ty Dad, don't care, shouldn't impact your boxing career. Never did before for any of the greats, why now? Did being a ****ty Dad make Ray Robsinon less of a great(?), no.

            Although I think Ryan is a bit mental, I think he used it to get what he wanted and it wasn't how it was presented to everyone.

            Now Broney, come on lol. He's 100% insane, but it's never had an impact on his career and he's using it as a tool for some other fight none of us are aware of.

            Most boxers are mental because of having direct access to that switch if you know what I mean, you almost have to be, but I'm getting annoyed about the precedence here that boxers can just mosey on out of a fight and say I got the mentals mate and everyone is cool with it. Nah, not doing that.
            Mental toughness is a huge part of boxing, and while Fury earned credit for reclaiming the heavyweight crown, personal issues like COVID struggles or family problems shouldn’t excuse a boxer from performing. Most fighters are mentally strong by necessity, but claiming mental issues to skip fights shouldn’t set a precedent.
            Last edited by adamjones; 11-14-2025, 06:42 AM.

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