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Its less about the physical training, in the end, than it is about the mental preparation: boxing is a chess game.
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"It's less about the physical training, in the end, than it is about the mental preparation: boxing is a chess game. You have to be skilled enough and have trained hard enough to know how many different ways you can counterattack in any situation, at any moment"

- Jimmy Smits

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This quote by Jimmy Smits speaks with the significance of psychological preparation in boxing. It is not almost the physical training, however likewise about the psychological preparation. Boxing is a game of method and skill, and it is necessary to be prepared to counterattack in any scenario. To be effective in boxing, one should have the understanding and skill to understand how to react to any situation. It is not just about the physical training, but likewise about the psychological preparation. It is very important to be able to plan ahead and anticipate the opponent's moves. By having a strong mental game, one can be gotten ready for any circumstance and have the ability to counterattack effectively. Mental preparation is just as important as physical training in boxing, and it is important to have the ability to plan ahead and be prepared for any circumstance.

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Jimmy Smits This quote is written / told by Jimmy Smits somewhere between July 9, 1955 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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