LIAM HARRISON has denied that will be taking on Floyd Mayweather.
It was announced this morning that the boxing legend would be making his British debut with an exhibition showdown against Harrison on February 25 at The O2.
Floyd Mayweather was claimed to be making his UK debut
Mayweather shared this poster on his Instagram account
Money, who will turn 46 the day before the bout was scheduled to take place, seemingly confirmed the news on Instagram by sharing the official poster for the event.
He captioned it with: “#London February 25th, It’s official. My first exhibition fight in the UK will be at the O2 Arena 
Tickets go on sale next week. Stay Tuned!!”
But Harrison, who is contracted to MMA promotion ONE, rubbished the announcement just hours later.
He wrote on social media: “Many of you will have seen the announcement this morning about my fight with Floyd Mayweather.
“Devastatingly, my knee just won’t allow it. Discussions about the fight started a few days ago with the Mayweather team and I honestly thought I would be ok in a boxing fight, even needing surgery on my knee.
“I upped my training as soon as discussions started and had some hard sparring and pads but almost immediately my knee had ballooned up and I can’t walk.
“Hitting pads is fine but the movement and agility needed to spar and especially fight just isn’t possible.
“My surgeon is in agreement that this won’t be possible and I am absolutely heartbroken. This fight and everything that would have come with it would have changed my life.
“Furthermore, no contract for this has been received or signed. I’m exclusively contracted to ONE and I had approached them for permission and sign off.
“Without receipt of the contract and ONE’s review and approval of this, nothing was confirmed.
“Floyd is the greatest boxer of all time and I would have wanted to put in a good account of myself. Not just for me but for the whole muaythai community…
“I’m seriously flattered to have been even approached for this fight and I really think I could have done well in it.
“But, as things stand, I’m going to have to stick to my surgery next week.
“I really hope when I’m recovered we can make this fight happen.”
Harrison is a decorated Muay Thai fighter from Leeds.
“The Hitman” has a career record of 90-25-2 (50 KO) in his sport.
Mayweather’s last professional contest came back in 2017 when he moved to 50-0 with a comfortable victory over UFC star Conor McGregor.
But since hanging up the gloves as a pro, he has kept himself busy by raking in millions through exhibition contests.
He has faced Don Moore in Abu Dhabi, Mikuru Asakura in Japan, and Logan Paul in the US.
Then in November, he beat KSI’s brother Deji in Dubai.
The American recently hinted that the UK would be the next stop on his exhibition tour by saying: “In February we’re looking forward to coming here and putting on an exhibition for the fans in the UK, because I never had a chance to come over here and fight when I was actively boxing as a professional.
“So hopefully in February I’ll come over and do an exhibition if it’s possible.”
That came after he previously dropped another hint back in October after he beat MMA veteran Asakura.
He said: “We don’t know [where the rest of my bouts will take place] but of course, if the price is right then I am on my way [to the UK].
“It’s always a few million a minute. From this exhibition [against Asakura] alone I will [be] making somewhere upwards of 15-20million dollars.
“That’s just from this exhibition. So, it’s cool. Nine minutes, 20 million, not bad.”
Although Mayweather never competed in the UK as a pro, he did beat legendary British boxer Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas in 2007.
His other biggest wins came against the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez, Marcos Maidana and Manny Pacquiao.
Floyd Mayweather, pictured against Mikuru Asakura, is raking it in from his exhibitions
Frequently Asked Questions
How to defend yourself:
Protect your head when you are being attacked. It is your goal to not get punched. You need to be able to block an incoming punch in order to avoid getting punched. Here’s what to do:
- Keep your shoulders square and tall.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides.
- Block the incoming punch using your forearm.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking until the attacker runs away.
- Do not let up on your defense.
How much weight should I lift when working out?
For strength improvement, weight lifting is an essential part of your fitness routine. You should be aware of these guidelines when lifting weights. You should not overdo it. Second, try to lift heavier weights every other day. Third, perform each exercise for 8 repetitions. Fourth, rest for 2 minutes between sets. Fifth, complete all exercises using no momentum. The last tip is to focus on form over speed.
How do you train boxers for beginners?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence, but it was only recently that boxing became popular again. Boxing is an art that sees two fighters compete in a fight. They punch one another until one falls.
Finding out if boxing is something you enjoy is the first step to becoming a professional boxer. You can try watching some fights on YouTube and see how it feels to hit someone. After you have decided whether or not you want to be a boxer you will need to decide which type of fighting you prefer.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport in which two people fight to knock one another out. They do this by hitting each other in the head and face. The object of boxing is to hit an opponent as hard as possible without hurting yourself. This can only happen if both boxers are able to throw heavy punches. They must also be able to coordinate their hand-eye movements.
What is the average time it takes to become a professional fighter?
To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. To become a professional fighter, you will need to devote at least 10 hours per weeks to training.
What is the best way to practice boxing punches in your home?
A punching bag is used for practicing boxing punches. Once you feel comfortable with the technique, you can punch the bag. Then, move to the next area. Once you feel you are comfortable in one area, you can move on to another.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They use protective equipment, such as mouthpieces, nose guards, shin protectors, elbow pads knee pads, waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and Underhand. Each punch is unique. Some punches require more force than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific goal. An entire combination could have several parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. When he’s hit, he raises his right leg and runs away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. Directly means that your opponent is hit with your forearm. However, indirectly means that your elbow strike is delivered with another part or your arm.
Hands
Boxers use both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
When receiving a blow to the stomach, abdomen or chest, a boxer should bend his knees to absorb the impact. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
When a boxer throws a punch, he rotates in order to increase the reach of his arm. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Sparring
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
