ANTHONY JOSHUA could fight for a world title against Filip Hrgovic.
That’s if Oleksandr Usyk vacates his IBF belt to chase a fight with Tyson Fury.
Anthony Joshua could fight for the IBF title if Oleksandr Usyk vacates it
AJ could take on Filip Hrgovic to win the belt for a third time
Joshua held the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO titles twice before losing them to Usyk last year.
AJ then failed to reclaim the belts in his August rematch against the Ukrainian.
And he is now on the hunt for a new opponent after failing to secure a money-spinning showdown against fellow Brit Fury.
But there could be some good news for AJ’s title ambitions.
That’s because Usyk is now hoping to land a mega-fight against Fury for the WBA, WBC and WBO belts, according to TalkSport.
And in order to do so, Usyk would have to give up his IBF crown.
If that happens, IBF chiefs would then order Hrgovic to fight Andy Ruiz for the vacant title.
However, there’s another twist in the tale, as Ruiz is seeking to fight WBC hopeful Wilder instead.
And if that fight is made, then Joshua would finally get the call-up to take on Hrgovic for the IBF crown.
Meanwhile, Ruiz claims AJ wants a THIRD fight against the Mexican.
Ruiz said: “I’m trying to get those titles back.
“I just spoke to Anthony Joshua, he told me he wants to make something happen, he wants to make the trilogy – that’d be pretty cool!
“I just brought it up, but that’s how things happen and fights get made, so we’ll see.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do boxers train for beginners?
Although boxing is one the oldest sports, it has only recently been rediscovered as a popular sport. Boxing is an art that sees two fighters compete in a fight. They punch eachother until one is knocked out.
The first step towards becoming a boxer is to find out if you like boxing. You can also watch fights online to see how it feels like hitting someone. Once you decide whether you would enjoy being a boxer, you’ll need to choose which style of fighting you’d prefer.
Where can I find boxing equipment?
You can purchase boxing equipment online from many places. There are many online stores that sell boxing equipment, including Amazon, eBay Walmart, Target and Sports Authority. Ross and TJ Maxx are great places to find cheap boxing gear.
Quality boxing gear is what you should be looking for. You can consider Warrior, Golden Glove or Premier Boxing Champions.
How long does it take you to learn boxing
Boxing takes 3 months to learn. It takes 3 months to learn the basics of boxing, including footwork, stance and balance. It’s important that you remember that boxing doesn’t only involve throwing punches. It’s important to be able to block and dodge punches.
How to throw your jab.
Here’s a step-by, easy guide on how to throw a jab.
- Take your step forward with both of your feet.
- Move your arm to the top of your shoulder.
- Keep your fist in front of your target.
- After hitting your target, raise your arm upwards.
- Repeat steps 1 to 4.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type includes sparring sessions using padded gloves, but without protection. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last five minutes each. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. A straight punch on the other side requires less power, but is more effective than other punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific goal. One combination can have many parts. A left hook followed with a right-cross will cause injury to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
Boxers should use the legs to protect themselves against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. An elbow strike can be delivered either directly or indirectly. Directly means that you hit your opponent with your forearm while indirectly means that you hit him with another part of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands to block incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This allows him to put distance between himself, his opponent, and the ring. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. Boxers have many options for stances. These are some of our most favorite:
- 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 means changing your speed, position 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
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
