Losing my hunger for fighting...

[potatoes]

I've been finding after coming back after 4 years of college that I'm just not into boxing as a participant as much as when I was 17. For one thing, I'm a lot more self-conscious about brain damage; the human mind is too precious to waste engaging in boxing as a hobby. Going into it as a lifestyle when you have nothing else is one thing, but I have a lot of potential in so many other fields that boxing is just a dead end street for me when I really think about it.

My motivation for training is just about shot. The 20 minute drive to and from the gym seems longer than ever, and my coach is getting on my nerves. I find that where before if I were sick I'd drag myself to the gym anyways, now I'll find reasons to skip out more and more.

Worst of all, I just don't have the desire to hit a sparring partner, who's never done anything to me personally, in the face with anything approaching malevolence. I find myself throwing light punches, hitting to the body more than anything, and just not having any aggression in there at all. My hesitation when a counter opportunity presents itself usually means I'm the one who gets nailed instead.

To get to the heart of it, I don't think I really want to fight anymore. I'm more into my guitar, and having a good time with my friends. I'm more interested in partying than training, and making strangers laugh gives me more of a thrill than punching someone in the face. I've found my passion for the arts has expanded so much in these past few years, and there isn't lot of room for boxing.

Anyone else notice this in themselves? Seeing their passion for boxing die down? In a way it's sad, but I'm also excited about what's to come.

Not that I'm going to leave the forums, or stop watching the fights, or swear to never step foot in a gym. Nothing so definite and dramatic. I'm just not going to take it so seriously anymore.

Tony Zale once said that boxing is the only sport that never went to college. You went to college and forgot about boxing. Not hard to understand.

[Tysonisgod]

maybe you just shouldnt fight then?

[Verstyle]

yeah to box u need heart into it and if its not there your practically wasting your time. i fell into that for 3 months 2 years ago where i didnt feel like going,until i said **** it im going.

[mgkirkpatrick]

better to acknowledge and accept it then keep going with something u arent really whole hearted about.

[mgkirkpatrick]

where's the vid exige?

[phallus]

I've been finding after coming back after 4 years of college that I'm just not into boxing as a participant as much as when I was 17. For one thing, I'm a lot more self-conscious about brain damage; the human mind is too precious to waste engaging in boxing as a hobby. Going into it as a lifestyle when you have nothing else is one thing, but I have a lot of potential in so many other fields that boxing is just a dead end street for me when I really think about it.

My motivation for training is just about shot. The 20 minute drive to and from the gym seems longer than ever, and my coach is getting on my nerves. I find that where before if I were sick I'd drag myself to the gym anyways, now I'll find reasons to skip out more and more.

Worst of all, I just don't have the desire to hit a sparring partner, who's never done anything to me personally, in the face with anything approaching malevolence. I find myself throwing light punches, hitting to the body more than anything, and just not having any aggression in there at all. My hesitation when a counter opportunity presents itself usually means I'm the one who gets nailed instead.

To get to the heart of it, I don't think I really want to fight anymore. I'm more into my guitar, and having a good time with my friends. I'm more interested in partying than training, and making strangers laugh gives me more of a thrill than punching someone in the face. I've found my passion for the arts has expanded so much in these past few years, and there isn't lot of room for boxing.

Anyone else notice this in themselves? Seeing their passion for boxing die down? In a way it's sad, but I'm also excited about what's to come.

Not that I'm going to leave the forums, or stop watching the fights, or swear to never step foot in a gym. Nothing so definite and dramatic. I'm just not going to take it so seriously anymore.

i still love boxing, even though i know now i'm never gonna be a pro. i used to want it so bad, even now, sometimes when i watch a fight i do find myself wishing i was in there, but i'm arthritic, hog fat, and past prime... as soon as i think about it, i realize i'll never be even a fraction of what i used to be and then it doesn't bother me. i just don't have it anymore, i know i could have been a good pro, knocked out some club fighters ... but everybody eventually gets old. i still train though, if i stop i miss it too much

[Animal Squabbs]

Ive noticed that I have lost a little of my ferociousness. I used to go all out like a ****in madman in the gym. Now Ive kinda slowed down a little bit. Maybe its cause I gained weight, maybe cause its cold in the gym. I dont know, but I lost a little meaness. I'll get it back though.

[DA1CATAS]

Hopefully I will reach one of you out there.. I encourage you all to train...as hard as possible...act like your already pro...or turning pro soon....because without boxers the sport will disappear... This deeply concerns me... I dont want it to be forgotten in America...



You have to have a different side... you might laugh but i'm serious... You can't be the same person you are in the ring outside of it... You must set part of your mind and body, drive, motivation,anger,enjoyment, and every other emotional feeling that you can think of aside for time to train...

Anger is a very expensive motivation....It wears on everything... but it works the best... for anyone having motivational problems.. dont hurt yourself but find ways other than this.

I hate this topic and hate to see you guys talk about quiting or giving up and so on... and not having the passion....Your affecting me directly....


I think of being the biggest name to ever wear a pear of gloves...But no Great fighters became legends without great opponents...So My dream can't come true if no one else is dreaming of the same thing....So when I hear of people not just in my weightclass but any ones surrounding mine talkin about dropping it all.. I hurt ...that could have been the guy that makes me a legend...


You might look at me as ****y or just talkin **** .. I'm serious about what I do... I've started moderately late at 20... so I have to make up alot.. but I'm learning something new everyday... If you guys won't help bring the sport back up... Then fallback and support someone you think can do it... Motivate others... The sport needs it... Do it that one favor atleast!



Catastrophe

[BmoreBrawler]

I love boxing too, but in some ways it deserves to die. Its the most noble sport, but its basically dying a "survival of the fittest" type death as the mental and physical health effects of the sport hardly lead to survival.

[-Antonio-]

Hopefully I will reach one of you out there.. I encourage you all to train...as hard as possible...act like your already pro...or turning pro soon....because without boxers the sport will disappear... This deeply concerns me... I dont want it to be forgotten in America...



You have to have a different side... you might laugh but i'm serious... You can't be the same person you are in the ring outside of it... You must set part of your mind and body, drive, motivation,anger,enjoyment, and every other emotional feeling that you can think of aside for time to train...

Anger is a very expensive motivation....It wears on everything... but it works the best... for anyone having motivational problems.. dont hurt yourself but find ways other than this.

I hate this topic and hate to see you guys talk about quiting or giving up and so on... and not having the passion....Your affecting me directly....


I think of being the biggest name to ever wear a pear of gloves...But no Great fighters became legends without great opponents...So My dream can't come true if no one else is dreaming of the same thing....So when I hear of people not just in my weightclass but any ones surrounding mine talkin about dropping it all.. I hurt ...that could have been the guy that makes me a legend...


You might look at me as ****y or just talkin **** .. I'm serious about what I do... I've started moderately late at 20... so I have to make up alot.. but I'm learning something new everyday... If you guys won't help bring the sport back up... Then fallback and support someone you think can do it... Motivate others... The sport needs it... Do it that one favor atleast!



Catastrophe

Good post.