Health, Sports & Psychology
Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health
...Research shows that how a boxer thinks – their beliefs about success, identity and failure – can become harmful in the high-stakes context of the sport. The perfectionism and ‘must-win’ mindset mean even a single loss can feel catastrophic. The constant pressure of ‘winning at all costs’ has negative consequences: for some, losing a fight is not just a...