Mayer: Athletes Face Unique Challenges in Dealing with Online Criticism
Mikaela Mayer, a three-weight world champion, has spoken about the harsh realities of her sport, where trash talk is commonplace, and the impact it can have on athletes. She reflected on her own experiences, including her first professional loss to Alycia Baumgardner, which left her feeling like she had failed herself and facing intense online backlash. Mayer believes that the nature of boxing, w…