ANTHONY JOSHUA has confirmed talks are underway with Deontay Wilder as he teased a mega two-fight super-night involving Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.
AJ returned to the ring with a unanimous decision victory over Jermaine Franklin at the O2 this month following his successive title losses to Usyk.
Anthony Joshua has teased the two-fight mega-night of boxing in Saudi Arabia
AJ also confirmed that talks have started for a fight with Deontay Wilder
Rumours have been rife since that he is in line to face former WBC champ Wilder, who beat Robert Helenius in his comeback fight in October.
The American’s manager, Shelly Finkel, recently confirmed the Bronze Bomber was “willing to fight” AJ – and the Brit has revealed discussions have already begun.
Joshua sealed a unanimous decision victory over Jermaine Franklin at the O2 earlier this month, while Wilder demolished Robert Helenius inside one round last October.
Joshua told an audience at the Under Armour store located inside Battersea Power Station: “In December potentially there is a big fight that should be cracking with me and Wilder. It has been a long time coming.
“There are a lot of moving shapes at the minute, so one step at a time. But it has been a long time coming, for sure.”
However, reports have also been mounting that a potential Christmas cracker would be part of a blockbuster Middle East evening that would be headlined by the long-awaited heavyweight unification bout between Fury and Usyk.
AJ told Sky Sports News: “Have you ever heard of anything like that before? Two heavyweight clashes on the same night.
“The rumours that are circulating, there might be some truth behind it.”
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Despite eyeing up that potential showdown at the end of 2023, Joshua is also planning for another bout before that this summer.
He added: “I’m preparing for that big fight, when it comes. I’m just taking it one fight at a time and building, so that by the time I get to that finish line, I’ve got something in the tank. That’s how I’m getting on with this year.
“I’ve had my first fight; I’ve spoken to my coach, hopefully I can fight in July or August – keep that momentum – and then by December, there’s rumours going around that I’m going to be in a big showdown – and I can’t wait.”
Discussing the prospect of that potential blockbuster evening in Saudi, his Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn said: “From our side Anthony Joshua is ready to sign to fight Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury, subject to contract, which has never been a problem for us in Saudi because we’ve always found a deal.
“It looks like – and I can’t tell you until I go – they want to do this huge night of Usyk against Fury and Joshua against Wilder.
“It sounds bizarre, it sounds mad, but it’s the kind of place where that could happen. We’re all in and we’ll go next week, look them in the eye and we’ll see where we get to.
“We’re up for it. I’m going out to Saudi next week to have those conversations, to start the process to see if it’s real or not. I know it’s real because I’ve dealt with those guys before.
“There’s four fighters they are going to have to sign, but we’re happy to fight Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia in December.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main types of boxing glove?
There are three main types of boxing gloves: mitts, fingerless mitts, and full-fingered gloves. Mitten gloves have padding around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts don’t have any padding around your knuckles but still cover your fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire of the hand.
The mitten is used to punch or hit with the fist. Fingerless mitts gloves are designed for striking or punching with your index finger’s index finger. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is an intense sport in which two people attempt to knock their opponent out by hitting them in both the head or face. Boxing is a sport where you aim to knock out your opponent as hard and as painlessly as possible. For this to happen, both boxers have to be able and willing to throw punches at a high rate of speed. They should also have excellent hand-eye coordination.
How can I practice boxing without a partner?
If you’re looking for a partner to practice boxing, you can watch boxing matches on television. Or you can find an amateur boxing club near you. Regular training sessions are a common feature of amateur boxing clubs. These sessions usually involve sparring partners who hit pads together.
You can also train boxing with punching bags. Before you hit the bag, make sure to wear protective gear like boxing gloves.
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches are more powerful than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. An entire combination could have several parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. When he’s hit, he raises his right leg and runs away from the attacker. If the attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. An elbow strike can be delivered directly or indirectly. 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 their hands as a shield against incoming punches. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
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
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. Boxers have many stances to choose from. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. 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 is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Sparring
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
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