boxing psychology

Young boxer celebrating victory on one side of a split image while the same fighter sits bruised and defeated in the corner on the other, symbolising the highs and lows of boxing prospect development.

When Hype Meets Reality: Why Some Prospects Plateau Early

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Why do some promising fighters plateau once the hype fades? This piece examines boxing prospect development through the careers of David Price and Campbell Hatton.

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Cinematic portrait of an older boxer under dramatic lighting, symbolising the boxing comeback obsession, with sweat, gloves, and ring ropes in the background.

Boxing’s Comeback Obsession: Why Retired Fighters Can’t Stay Retired

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Pacquiao’s world-title draw at 46, Hatton’s December return, and Froch teasing a fight at 48 all show boxing’s comeback obsession is alive and profitable. We examine the psychology, money, and culture behind why fighters can’t let go.

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