Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest boxers in the world. His fame haunts many generations of athletes. The secret of his greatest success is his strict adherence to the five rules, which, in his opinion, helped him become a great and legendary champion. They are not a secret, and anyone who dreams of world fame in the boxing world can use them.
The first rule is not to be afraid to take risks. This, of course, does not mean that the risk should be unreasonable. It is always worth weighing all the possible consequences, all the pros and cons. But the ability to take risks, according to Ali, almost always becomes a decisive factor in achieving a goal.
Boxing is a serious sport with a high risk of injury during training. Therefore, a novice athlete, coming to the gym, is already at risk. In the future, the risk of injury does not disappear, and sooner or later a boxer may receive an injury that threatens to put an end to his career. Therefore, athletes learn to take risks from the very beginning. And to do it wisely, soberly assessing your strengths and capabilities. And they soon realize that very often the risk becomes the only opportunity to come to success.
The second rule is not to seek self-justification. You need to go to the goal persistently, not paying attention to external and internal barriers. Any excuse is an additional obstacle that allows the athlete not to give all his best, not to use all the possibilities and strengths.
Without perseverance and hard daily training in the world of boxing, you will not get far. And for an advanced athlete, even a slight deviation from the sports regimen can result in a decrease in physical fitness and lead to defeat. To afford such a deviation, it is often enough to come up with a suitable excuse for it.
The third rule is self-belief. If you constantly convince yourself of something, you begin to believe in it. And faith in one's own strength significantly increases the capabilities of everyone, allows you to stay in the ring to the last, allows you to train every day until you sweat and, of course, win.
The path to sports victories is not only difficult, but also long. More than one year may pass before a boxer starts performing at more or less prestigious competitions. And more than one year may pass before he starts winning. And, when, after many years of hard preparation, one failure follows another, you need incredible faith in yourself in order not to quit classes.
The fourth rule is to keep things simple. The simplest tactics and techniques in the ring are the most effective. The simplest solutions to life's problems turn out to be the most effective. If you think about problems for a long time, they begin to seem much more serious than in reality.
Unlike many oriental martial arts, there is no place for religion or philosophy in boxing. All efforts are focused on developing strength, speed and technique. Training should also be based on the principle of maximum efficiency. It is this simple way that is the most effective, tested by many athletes in the ring and brought victory to many boxers.
The fifth rule is to be able to use your experience. By the end of their careers, many famous boxers can no longer compete with younger ones in physical condition, but stubbornly continue to win after victory due to their experience, accumulated knowledge and their correct use.
Many professional boxers in heavy and super heavy weight categories seem to be "killing machines" only at first glance. In fact, one of the secrets of their victories is the skill of tactics and miscalculation of the enemy's behavior. And this skill comes only with experience.
