Post by GJEC on Feb 12, 2012 14:00:28 GMT -5
Saw this on Ross Enamait's FB page and thought I'd share it here:
"It was a natural process, because when we go to the ring we are human beings, but once you feel the punches and the competition that's when the beast comes out and takes hold of us." - Alexis Arguello
I can really relate to that. I was beset by nerves until that first exchange of blows then got on with the job. Most (if they're honest) feel the same. Fear is the big elephant in the room though and people - quite understandably - are reluctant to admit it.
It's normal to be scared. In my case the two big fears were looking a chump and letting people down, not physical pain. It still made me feel terrible though. I was relieved when I heard others felt the same, so I'm happy to pass that message on.
Gary
"It was a natural process, because when we go to the ring we are human beings, but once you feel the punches and the competition that's when the beast comes out and takes hold of us." - Alexis Arguello
I can really relate to that. I was beset by nerves until that first exchange of blows then got on with the job. Most (if they're honest) feel the same. Fear is the big elephant in the room though and people - quite understandably - are reluctant to admit it.
It's normal to be scared. In my case the two big fears were looking a chump and letting people down, not physical pain. It still made me feel terrible though. I was relieved when I heard others felt the same, so I'm happy to pass that message on.
Gary
