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Amateur boxing I feel people treat as a stepping stone. That part of your career where you build fundamentals and gain experience until you go pro and play with the big boys.
And then you make your statement. At least in modern times.
Amateur any other sport (collegiate+) these guys got all of their fundamentals and experience at a younger age through school, so now it's time to prove something so they CAN make it to the big leagues. The time to make a statement is NOW.
The difference in attitudes is probably why people have fun watching one but not the other. There just seems to be a bigger sense of urgency.
Edit: I mean this for the general public. As anyone here knows top level amateurs are something to behold.
And then you make your statement. At least in modern times.
Amateur any other sport (collegiate+) these guys got all of their fundamentals and experience at a younger age through school, so now it's time to prove something so they CAN make it to the big leagues. The time to make a statement is NOW.
The difference in attitudes is probably why people have fun watching one but not the other. There just seems to be a bigger sense of urgency.
Edit: I mean this for the general public. As anyone here knows top level amateurs are something to behold.
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