sport requiring strong willpower and hunger for success
Wasei-eigo term used especially in boxing contexts to describe a sport where mental toughness and a fierce desire to win are essential. Not a standard English phrase.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from hungry sports
Boxing is truly a hungry sport.
He trains with the spirit of a hungry sport.
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English) from 'hungry' + 'sports'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in Japanese sports media to emphasize the mental aspect of competition.