What is the most important thing in boxing?

[punchr]

At the top level, what is the most important thing in boxing?

Discuss.

[Elroy1]

In terms of skill attributes?

Reflexes, and by extension timing.

In terms of general ones?

Experience of the boxer

[SplitSecond]

determination, how much you want it/enjoy it translates both in the gym and in the ring

[Psylence83]

The will must be greater than the skill

[Tom Cruise]

Sexy ring card girls.

How disappointing is it when the bell goes and some munter comes out wearing too many clothes?

[Anderson Silva]

Evasion, to not get hit.

[Elroy1]

The will must be greater than the skill

Have to disagree with these ones.

The will is extremely important and you can't be a champion without it.

But the skills are absolutely more so important because no matter how hard you try and how hard you fight, if you don't have enough skills, your going to get smashed anyway.

Either the stamina or chin will give or the will will give at some point. If not then the opponent will get brained for the duration of the fight and suffer unnecessarily.

[jas]

it is no coincidence the fighters on my p4p list are in shape year round with the exception of bradley but he is known to train hard during training camp, generally speaking, these fighters dont drain themselves that much to make weight - they take a shot better as a result.

My P4P List:

1. Hopkins
2. Pacquaio
3. Rigondeaux
4. GGG
5. R. Gonzalez
6. Thurman
7. Kovalev
8. Bradley
9. Klitschko
10. Mayweather

[Weebler I]

I'd say experience, i.e. knowing what to do in certain situations.

[jas]

I'd say experience, i.e. knowing what to do in certain situations.

i agree, boxing iq is important and you can develop it through experience