Health, Sports & Psychology
Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health
...world champion and national hero. But the climb from gritty local gyms to Las Vegas spotlights can be steep – and the fall steeper still. The gulf between where fighters start and where they end up can create a deep sense of dislocation. For working-class athletes, the pressure to stay strong, stoic and successful, even when struggling inside, can be overwhelming. This...
