Boxing is about Respect

"Boxing is about Respect. Getting it for yourself and taking it away from the other guy." (quote from the movie Million Dollar Baby)

Why do boxers box? I'm sure you could ask each one and get a variety of answers. Well one thing is for sure its not for the money. The paycheck of most pro fighters isn't much at all. And many of them work regular jobs while also training, which you don't see in other pro sports. I would put money on it that most boxers don't box because they want to kick someone's ass.

I believe boxers box for respect. What better way to gain respect for yourself and from others than to be put up against someone who is your equal, test your skills, and be announced as winner. In boxing you do respect the other fighter while simultaneously working the whole fight to be the boxer that takes your opponents respect away. We look for those moments of opportunity to capitalize on our opponents slight mistakes or subtle openings. We learn to read their patterns and act accordingly to lead to our victory. We respect that our opponent is doing the same to us and we must protect ourselves at all times.

There is something that changes inside of you after your first boxing match. Win or lose you have achieved something that many people would never dare be challenged to achieve. Come face to face with an opponent, an equal, and fight for respect. In front of an audience and judges, in the squared ring, with only yourself to rely on, testing your courage, confidence, skill, will and toughness. It is exhilarating, it feels good and it shows you who you really are. Coming out of my first match with a win was confidence boost. Not only because I won but because I did it. I prepared, I fought, I boxed! I didn't brawl, I kept my composure and fought for respect.

When you truly test yourself, win or lose, you gain respect. You gain respect for yourself, and respect from others. Think of the people in your life you respect. Why do you respect them? And then think of the people in your life you don't respect? Why do you lack respect for them? Which category do you fall into? Do you respect yourself? Do you treat yourself with respect?

Respect in boxing is just like respect in life. You must be honest with yourself and keep others honest. You must have integrity, accountability, and class. At Warrior Fighting Sports & Fitness, our boxers compete with skill, poise and respect. We understand...

"Boxing is about Respect. Getting it for yourself and taking it away from the other guy." (quote from the movie Million Dollar Baby)