THE ED MYLETT SHOW

The Mental Game: How a Fighter Uses Mind Games Before the Big Fight

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Nov 2, 2024
In a powerful dialogue, boxing champion Andre Ward shares how he channels fear into motivation, emphasizing mental resilience. Wrestling legend Mark 'The Undertaker' Calaway reflects on the relentless discipline needed to leave a lasting legacy. Trainer Tim Grover reveals his brutal honesty approach to winning, while motivational speaker Trent Shelton discusses transforming personal tragedy into a message of purpose. Together, they explore the mental strategies that separate the unstoppable from the rest in high-pressure scenarios.
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ANECDOTE

Overlooked Champion

  • Andre Ward was initially overlooked in the Super Six boxing tournament.
  • He used this as motivation to win, proving his doubters wrong.
INSIGHT

Fear in Fighting

  • Fear and anxiety are present in even the most confident fighters before a match.
  • Courage is not the absence of fear, but facing the fight despite it.
ANECDOTE

Mind Games

  • Andre Ward knew he had won the fight against Chad Dawson at the weigh-in.
  • He'd heard rumors of Dawson being knocked out in sparring and used it to break his confidence.
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