Losing the love for fighting: adjusting in response to life changes
Losing the love for training and competing in any sport is rough, never more so than in combat sports
My name is Megan Kelly. I am an amateur boxer competing in Australia. I’ve worked hard to get here, and met some amazing people along the way.
I came to boxing later in life than most, but have embraced the opportunity to immerse myself in learning to be the best fighter I can possibly be.
This is a collection of thoughts and experiences from myself and others that I hope can help the aspiring combat sports athlete.
Losing the love for training and competing in any sport is rough, never more so than in combat sports
A sauna session is not enough if you are training really hard. Proper, tailored recovery should be an essential aspect of your schedule
“I used to want to put on an entertaining fight, but now I want to put on a one-sided show….I want to absolutely dominate.”
Losing a fight can sometimes feel like the worst possible thing that could occur to a fighter. But losing a fight reshapes you dramatically. It’s crucial to growth.
The pressure before fighting is intense. So what does your first fight feel like? Hear from some experienced fighters on the magic of the first fight
Fighting is physically, emotionally and mentally demanding. Being a successful fighter means knowing the reason “why” you fight so that you can stay resilient when it gets tough
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