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Time waits for no man; unfortunately everyone grows old. Some might argue that age only gets better with time, like vintage wine. Others might say it's better to be young in order to keep that edge and stay sharp. Youth plays a significant part in the boxing game. However, it's only one part.
With a wide range age of boxers competing and training, is boxing still a young man's game?
YOUNG FIGHTERS
PROS:
Agility/Speed/Reaction (Physical)
More time to groom in the Amateurs; more exposure
Greater development as a pro
Bigger opportunities
CONS:
Inexperience
Naivety
Mentally inadequate
Impatient
Distractions
OLDER FIGHTERS
PROS:
"Old Man" Strength
Patience
Experience
Mentally focused and determined
Semi-decent promotions; mediocre gate
CONS:
Less time to develop in Amateurs
Lower starting point on the Ladder
Deterioration: Mental and Physical
Other obligations and responsibilities
With a wide range age of boxers competing and training, is boxing still a young man's game?
YOUNG FIGHTERS
PROS:
Agility/Speed/Reaction (Physical)
More time to groom in the Amateurs; more exposure
Greater development as a pro
Bigger opportunities
CONS:
Inexperience
Naivety
Mentally inadequate
Impatient
Distractions
OLDER FIGHTERS
PROS:
"Old Man" Strength
Patience
Experience
Mentally focused and determined
Semi-decent promotions; mediocre gate
CONS:
Less time to develop in Amateurs
Lower starting point on the Ladder
Deterioration: Mental and Physical
Other obligations and responsibilities
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