What I Learnt from Boxing

As a boy, I have been boxing since childhood. My last amateur fight saw me win the district championship in middle weight. Boxing has taught my a lot about life outside the ring. I’d like to share some of those lessons with you.

It made me think about nutrition and health.

Like most boys my age, I had a fairly normal childhood. I was a happy, healthy boy who ate whatever I wanted. I didn’t care much about my health until I began boxing. Although our trainers were harsh on us, they had a point. We must take care of our bodies.

Through the years of training, my eating habits improved and I was able to maintain a healthy lifestyle. To be able share this passion with as many children possible is a passion that I have to this day. Recently, I founded a children’s charity here in Central and South America. One of my main goals is to bring sports to areas where fitness and health are often overlooked.

Never stop learning

You won’t learn anything new if you are fighting against people on the same level. You can learn new techniques by taking on stronger opponents and continuing to grow.

The same applies outside the ring. I learned to accept difficult situations and to be open-minded when they came my way. They made me stronger and gave me new experiences that I can use in the future.

How to remain calm in any situation

You would probably agree that boxing can be stressful. Boxing is not only physically demanding, but it can also cause anxiety and psychological fear. You need to stay calm, no matter what. You know they won when you lose your cool.

Life is the same. There have been times when I was under pressure or had to deal with difficult clients. But, from boxing, it taught me to not give up on stress and to smile at all situations.

Sometimes it’s hard to take a hit. But, pain is temporary

The hit doesn’t have to destroy you. While you might feel anger or injustice, don’t let these feelings take over your life. It is possible to feel dizzy or lose your balance. You may even end up falling on your face. You learn to get up and keep moving.

This was one of the most important lessons I learned from boxing. Life can sometimes try to bring you down, but I learned from an early age that you must never lose heart. It was so important that I wrote a blog post about it.

Take control of your emotions

There are many types of boxers, each with their own style. Brawlers are forgiving and will take a lot of hits, but they won’t mind taking some. There are also fighters who are more strategic and are a lot like chess players. They view the game as a whole, and don’t care about the actions of their opponent.

I prefer to refer to myself as a “chessplayer”. I can quickly analyze any situation and make smart, strategic moves to win the game. I believe that being organized and able to assess problems is essential for any business.