Was Muhammad Ali good genetics or hard work?

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How could he move so fast while being 6'3 and heavy? What was special about his muscle fibers? If I try hard enough can I become like him?

 

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1 in 10 million genetics

 

[GuyFromSingapore]

Both.

 

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How could he move so fast while being 6'3 and heavy?
What was special about his muscle fibers?

Black genetics.

If I try hard enough can I become like him?

Never in this lifetime. His genetic potential is extrordinary.

Think of it like this:
One day of hard work with his genetics brings Ali 10 points further, one day of hard work with yours brings you 2 points further.
Ali's starting point is 500 points, yours is 100.
Ali got recognized by a top tier coach. You won't be.

 

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Black genetics.


Never in this lifetime. His genetic potential is extrordinary.

Think of it like this:
One day of hard work with his genetics brings Ali 10 points further, one day of hard work with yours brings you 2 points further.
Ali's starting point is 500 points, yours is 100.
Ali got recognized by a top tier coach. You won't be.

True. When I started boxing I thought I could become great. Then after a few months in I realize I'm not even 5% there on Muhammad Ali's levels. I still don't understand how freaks like Mike Tyson, Ali, Frazier do that shit.

 

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True. When I started boxing I thought I could become great. Then after a few months in I realize I'm not even 5% there on Muhammad Ali's levels. I still don't understand how freaks like Mike Tyson, Ali, Frazier do that shit.

I don't know much about boxing but some people are just natural talents. Some are just destined to reach the stars. Continue with your boxing though, it's an useful skill to know how to actually fight.