Mayer: The Dark Side of Trash Talk in Boxing
Boxing stands out for its intense trash talk, which can be overwhelming for athletes like Mikaela Mayer, a three-weight world champion. She recalls her toughest time after her first professional loss to Alycia Baumgardner, where online criticism added to her pain. "It's like, because we're the ones talking trash, they feel they can talk trash too," Mayer explained. Despite the struggles, she cred…