Sometimes, it's obvious. Boxers, for instance, can give a beating and take a beating. Otherwise, they wouldn't step into the squared circle. It's an inherent part of their job. And the mental aspect of preparing for a physical altercation shouldn't go unnoticed, either. Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth, right?
With that in mind, we asked several members of the NESN Digital team to submit their picks for the toughest athlete in Boston sports history. The responses, as you'll see below, took into account various factors.
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