WEBSITE ARTICLE - THE CUBAN WAY π¨πΊ ββββββββββββββββββββββββ Cuba is a country which has been politically laced with chaos for many years. Amongst all the madness, itβs produced some of the best boxers in the world. The unique homegrown style of Cuban boxing could be simply described as slick, defensively cute and technically sound.
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Although, the professionals took a hit in 1962 under the Castro revolution, the amateur system blossomed with many international medals and the prestige of 32 Olympic gold medals since 1972. This achievement is even more remarkable as Cuba boycotted the 1984 and 1988 Olympic games. Along with their ability, they are genetically blessed and have grown up in a hardened environment of poverty. Add all of these factors together and combining them into boxing optimises their chances for success and a potential pathway out of their volatile surroundings.
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The first steps of sacrifice for any fighter is in their training camp. Itβs crucial both physically and mentally and can make or break the outcome of a bout. In comparison to some luxuries like the GB set up in Sheffield, the Cuban camp couldnβt be further apart, adopting a military approach to business. Due to their fierce Latin temperament, this way is probably the best way for maturity growth, both in and out of the ring. The countryβs scouting programme finds potential boxers from as early as ten years old where they are brought into special schools to nurture their skillset. Like many college protocols in the US, they must also maintain a certain grade average to be allowed to compete. The conditions are basic, and the training is gruelling, but their incentives are not financial due to the communistic rule. The chance of any financial gain was forbidden, where in other countries the opportunity for sponsorships are general practice. For elite Cubanβs their incentives consist of better facilities, WIFI & better food. With the majority of the country being impoverished, these rewards are worth more than any amount of money to them. It prevents focus from swaying left of their goals, which can often become the case when... ββββββββββββββββββββββββ Full article - link in bio
