This feeling can definitely be found in shorter sports. The mental strength needed to get into the ring and box a 3 minute round (or multiple 3 minute rounds) i

This feeling can definitely be found in shorter sports. The mental strength needed to get into the ring and box a 3 minute round (or multiple 3 minute rounds) is the same feeling. It's really all about if you are pushing yourself or not. If you are playing a fun social game, then yea you won't get tough. But in the same way I've done many day hikes etc that I didn't find particularly challenging at least compared to boxing. Having someone trying to punch you in the face is a fairly stressful experience even in a controlled environment.