#174: Fear in boxing - Jon Durrant

What is fear like for professional boxers? Is fear different for them than anxiety? What kind of coping strategies do boxers put in place to understand, contrast or even use fear and anxiety?In this Martial Attitude Voice podcast episode, we had the chance to explore the topic from a slightly different angle, that is the one of the boxing trainer and manager. Guest of the episode is Jon Durrant, former ISKA Kickboxing Champion, acknowledged as one of the most versatile coaches in London. He has and continues to train Elite Amateur International Boxers (Olympic level), Professional Boxers (WBC International Champion), Kickboxers (ISKA European champion, WKA European champion, World champion) Karate Combat’ World title fight and MMA fighters (Bellator, PFL and Cagewarriors).What did he learn about fear and how to tackle it over almost 4 decades in competing in different combat sport and in boxing? Who is he training now? What does he says to his champions when in doubt of fear?A super podcast to listen to.Follow Jon on INSTAGRAMExplore Jon's WEBSITE and training with himThis interview was first recorded on  Wednesday 12th of July, 2023.