JOHNNY NELSON launched a scathing assessment of Anthony Joshua and predicted Deontay Wilder will “render him UNCONSCIOUS.”
AJ returned to winning ways in April with a comfortable decision over Jermaine Franklin, following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
Johnny Nelson predicted Deontay Wilder will render Anthony Joshua ‘unconscious’
Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight Deontay Wilder
But the performance left ex-cruiserweight champion-turned pundit Nelson far from convinced.
And he fears for Joshua heading into a proposed blockbuster with Wilder, eyed for December in Saudi Arabia.
Nelson told Pro Boxing Fans: “I think he’s lost confidence.
“I don’t think he believes in himself. I hope AJ manages to come back and starts to believe in himself.
“I just think Deontay Wilder at some stage will catch Anthony Joshua on the chin and render him unconscious.”
Former super-middleweight champ Carl Froch had exactly the same prediction, leaving Nelson in agreement.
He said: “If the AJ that boxes Franklin gets in there, then yes I do agree [with Froch] if that AJ gets in the ring.
“AJ needs time off to decide who he is, where he is, why he’s doing it – he’s got a new trainer to do new things.
“He’s a former two-time world champion so he’s not got the luxury of saying ‘I just want a bit of a gimmie here’.
“He’s been at the top, so to come back down and make these mistakes, to be respected at the top again is going to be hard for him.”
Joshua, 33, beat Franklin, 29, under the guidance of new trainer Derrick James, his third coach in as many fights.
And Nelson advised the pair to give themselves more time to gel.
He said: “Have a year out, set yourself in with a trainer, immerse yourself in with what he’s teaching you, so when you come out you are that fresh fighting machine who understands what he’s doing.”
Trainer Derrick James cornering Anthony Joshua
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing and how does it work?
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 about hitting an opponent as hard possible, without inflicting any injuries. In order for this to happen, both boxers must be able to throw punches at high speed. They must also have good hand-eye coordination.
What can I do to practice my boxing defense?
Boxing is among the oldest forms of martial art known to man. Boxing is considered one of the most difficult sports to practice. You can’t just punch someone and knock him out. You should know how to defend against punches, kicks, and other attacks.
Find a local boxing gym. Once you’ve found the right place to train, it’s time to purchase gloves and a headgear. Gloves protect you hands while the helmet protects your head. Also, you will need to wear shorts with a T-shirt.
Once you have everything you need, you will need to warm up. Start slow and build up speed. You can then go to the mat and spar with another fighter when you feel ready. If you fail, don’t be discouraged. You can always try again until it is perfect.
How can beginners boxers train?
Boxing is one among the oldest sports. However, boxing has become very popular in recent years. Boxing is a sport that involves two fighters fighting each other in a boxing ring. They punch each other until one of them falls.
It is important to decide if you like boxing before you can start training to become a fighter. Check out some YouTube fights to get a feel for what it is like to hit someone. After you have decided if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
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- 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
How to learn to box for exercise
How to Learn to Box For Exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is a popular sport. It requires strength and speed as well agility, coordination, balance, power, and accuracy.
Boxing is a great way of getting fit and feeling good about yourself. You’ll find that you enjoy the activity so much that you’ll want to keep doing it.
There are many options for boxing training. Some take place at gyms or health clubs while others require you to train at home. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
It is important to find a program that suits your needs and your lifestyle. The best programs are those that focus on building muscle mass, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and improving overall well-being.
Also, consider whether you prefer an advanced or beginner course. Beginner’s programs typically teach fundamental techniques and drills like shadowboxing, sparring and mitt work. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.
These programs are generally less expensive than $100 and last for eight weeks. However, they don’t provide any guidance on nutrition, weight loss, injury prevention, or other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs can last up to six months, and usually cost about $300. They may include nutritional advice, stretching, warm-up exercises and instruction on proper technique. Some programs offer resistance training (such lifting weights) as well as aerobic conditioning (such running).
