What Makes Mexican Boxers So Tough

[GrandpaBernard]

seems they don't get tired even after being punished to the body

[Canelo and GGG]

I think its force of will

[Boxfan83]

seems they don't get tired even after being punished to the body

First off I just want to say I have always felt that whole "Mexican Style" and "Mexicans have the biggest hearts" etc etc etc to be very patronizing. Sure its sorta a feather in the cap for a Mexican but at the same time its a thorn in the side as well.

I have seen tons of Mexican fighters that have the courage and heart of the cowardly lion and seen some tough as nails so putting a label on a specific nationality is bogus to say the least. I also feel those sort of labels effect a fighters perspective on the sport thinking that they have to fight a certain way to live up to the "stereotype" when fighting with your balls doesnt always work, in fact it rarely does at the highest level.

But with that all said, from what I have noticed most Mexicans tend to have slow twitch muscles meaning their bodies are more developed and tuned for longevity and when you mix that physical attribute with a boxers cardio and conditioning you tend to get a workhorse.

[Reloaded]

They are of Spanish decent , the Spaniards were warriors .
Add a tough hard knocks life and the result is a very determined fighter .

[Zaroku]

pendejismo Y machismo.

[cccp21]

Genetics

They are of Spanish decent , the Spaniards were warriors .
Add a tough hard knocks life and the result is a very determined fighter .

************* Respectfully disagree.
Yes, Spain had an empire once upon a time.
I would never denigrate their "warrior spirit".
BUT in my humble opinion, the primary reason
that they can fight the way they do is genetic
"predisposition"! And that's NOT due to any Spanish DNA!
The primary cause has to do with the "Native American"
ancestry. Very dense skeletal structure (hardhead) and the
capacity to fight the last round like the first. FULL SPEED
AHEAD! Even if that "speed" is not all that fast (typically).
(Look up the TARAHUMARA if you ever get a chance).

[boxinggod101]

The meat...

[Ray*]

The upbringing along with the schooling.

[Ray*]

The meat...

Forget what everyone else said... This ^^^^ right here lol.

[cccp21]

Mostly true

First off I just want to say I have always felt that whole "Mexican Style" and "Mexicans have the biggest hearts" etc etc etc to be very patronizing. Sure its sorta a feather in the cap for a Mexican but at the same time its a thorn in the side as well.

I have seen tons of Mexican fighters that have the courage and heart of the cowardly lion and seen some tough as nails so putting a label on a specific nationality is bogus to say the least. I also feel those sort of labels effect a fighters perspective on the sport thinking that they have to fight a certain way to live up to the "stereotype" when fighting with your balls doesnt always work, in fact it rarely does at the highest level.

But with that all said, from what I have noticed most Mexicans tend to have slow twitch muscles meaning their bodies are more developed and tuned for longevity and when you mix that physical attribute with a boxers cardio and conditioning you tend to get a workhorse.

*********** I mostly agree. He was Mexican American but ask Oscar De La Hoya that question. His "boxing skills" were never appreciated by Mexicans or Mexican Americans