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Home advantage boxing illustrated by a home fighter raising his glove as a packed arena crowd celebrates behind him.

Why Does the Home Fighter Seem to Grow an Extra Gear?

/ Arthur Abraham, boxing atmosphere, boxing crowds, boxing judges, boxing judging, boxing psychology, CMBoxing, home advantage boxing, home fighter, Nigel Mansell, Paul Smith

Home advantage in boxing shouldn’t really exist, yet a roaring crowd can transform the atmosphere of a fight. From giving an exhausted boxer another psychological lift to potentially shaping how close rounds are perceived, CMBoxing explores why fighting at home can make such a difference.

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Why Does Boxing Have Such a Strange Relationship With Silence?

Boxing atmosphere is usually associated with roaring crowds, chants and huge ring walks. But after attending more than 1,000 fights, some of the moments I remember most are when an entire arena suddenly fell silent. Why can silence be even more powerful than noise?