ANTHONY JOSHUA needs a “stricter camp” after having it too “easy and quick”, his former trainer Robert Garcia said.
AJ is on the scout for a new training team in America following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
Anthony Joshua with former trainer Robert Garcia
After the first, in September 2021, Joshua parted ways with long-time cornerman Rob McCracken, who led him to gold in the amateurs and pros.
He replaced McCracken with esteemed US mastermind Garcia, but following rematch defeat to Usyk, 35, the two have now also split.
The ex-world champion has opened up about the separation and revealed what Joshua, 33, must do ahead of his return.
Speaking in Spanish to Izquierdazo and translated by Boxing247, Garcia said: “Everything was kind of easy and quick for him.
“He thought that that was the right way to do it, that he didn’t need to do it in another way.
“But when the time comes for this kind of fight, with fighters of a higher level, tougher fights, harder fights, you need a stricter camp, where he follows indications.”
Joshua was spotted training in Virgil Hunter’s California gym, where unbeaten American Andre Ward, 38, carved out his Hall of Fame career.
More recently, AJ was in Texas to link up with trainer of the year candidate Derrick James, who coaches Errol Spence Jr, 32.
Joshua brought Garcia over to England for his camp before losing to Usyk a second time.
But he has been urged to set up shop in the States full-time and start from fresh.
Garcia said: “I feel that he is taking the decision about coming to the United States.
“Because, if he came to talk with trainers such as Derrick James, who is very busy here in the United States, I don’t think that AJ’s plan is to take him to Europe, maybe he is planning to stay here.
“And I will be happy to see him here, even if he is not working with me. AJ needs a change, a completely new change to what he is not used to.”
Anthony Joshua pictured training in Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a left hook and a right cross?
A left hook is thrown from the side of the body while a right cross is thrown from the front of the body.
A left hook is thrown with the back of the hand facing the opponent’s face. The elbow is bent 90°. The wrist is turned 45° toward opponent.
A right cross can be thrown with the palm facing towards the opponent’s face, and the elbow straight. The opponent is 45 degrees from your wrist.
What are the advantages of learning to box
Here are some reasons to learn boxing:
- It increases confidence. Boxing will teach you how to deal with bullies and other bullies.
- It improves your overall health. Boxing can help build muscle mass. Muscle mass will make you stronger.
- It teaches self-defense skills. Learning how to fight is the first step to protecting yourself.
- It increases your mental toughness. When you face challenges, mental toughness is essential.
- It can give you a feeling of accomplishment. Once you have learned a technique you’ll feel like you are a real boxer.
- It’s fun! It’s fun!
- It’s cheap. It only takes a pair if boxing gloves, and a punchingbag.
- It doesn’t require much space
How do beginners train to become boxers?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence, but it was only recently that boxing became popular again. Boxing is a sport that involves two fighters fighting each other in a boxing ring. They punch eachother until one is knocked out.
Finding out if boxing is something you enjoy is the first step to becoming a professional boxer. You can also watch fights online to see how it feels like hitting someone. Once you have decided that boxing is for you, you can decide what style of fight you prefer.
How many punches can one human take?
A punch is “a blow delivered from the fist”. Humans can only withstand one punch at a time. If someone punches you in the face you are being punched. You can’t hit them/her back. It would be impossible to hit him/her back with two punches.
How long does it take you to learn boxing
Learning boxing takes around 3 months. This includes learning how to do footwork, stand, and balance. It is important to remember that boxing does not just involve throwing punches. You also need to learn how to block and dodge attacks.
How to defend yourself
You must protect your head whenever you are attacked. The goal is to avoid getting punched. To do this, you will need to learn how to prevent an incoming punch. Here are the steps:
- Square your shoulders and stand tall.
- Keep your elbows close together.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking until you see the attacker run away.
- Do not let up on your defense.
How can my punching form be improved?
Punching form is one of the most important parts of boxing. You must develop good punch technique if you want to become a better boxer. Here are some tips for improving your punching ability.
- Keep your head high. Keep your head up when you’re throwing punches.
- Punch from your shoulder. Use your shoulder to strike the target when you punch.
- Concentrate on your feet. Focus on your feet when punching.
- Use short punches that are quick. Throwing longer punches will tire you out more quickly.
- Don’t forget about defense! Always block any incoming punches.
- Use your elbows. Elbows are an effective way to defend yourself.
- Your legs are your best friend. Learn to properly use your legs.
- Practice every day. Even if you feel tired, continue training. It takes practice and dedication to excel at any skill.
- Have fun! Have fun doing what you do.
- Keep your eyes open and take deep, slow breaths. Proper breathing will improve your strength and energy.
- Relax. Don’t worry so much about making mistakes. Be focused on learning new techniques.
- Be patient. Boxing isn’t easy. It takes time for you to get better at boxing.
- Never stop learning. As long there is still room for improvement, there will continue to be improvement.
- Listen to music. You can relax and focus during training by listening to music.
- Watch videos of professional boxers. The fights can inspire you and motivate you to work harder.
- Read books. Reading books can help you better understand boxing techniques.
- You need to take breaks. Sometimes it helps to take a break from boxing. Go outside to play soccer or basketball.
- Find a coach. Having a coach who knows boxing well can help you improve faster.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups can be a great way to increase strength and endurance.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. Two opponents fight each other to the death. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last five minutes each. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. 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 is done at the Olympics. Special protective gear must be worn by boxers to ensure compliance with international standards. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
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 need more power 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 also different combinations. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination may have multiple parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
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. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. 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 arms to stop incoming blows. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. Boxers have many stances to choose from. These are the most popular:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Spares
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve 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 become a better boxer, you must train hard and for a long time.
