ANTHONY JOSHUA has singled out Carl Froch’s NOSE as the reason he left former trainer Rob McCracken.
AJ ditched his old Team GB coach following his first unanimous points decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
Anthony Joshua has opened up on his split with long-term coach Rob McCracken
McCracken coached AJ from 2013 until his first defeat to Oleksandr Usyk
Joshua bizarrely singled out Carl Froch’s nose as justification for the switch
The Watford warrior then entrusted his career to Robert Garcia for his Usyk rematch, only to lose a second time.
He has since moved to Derrick James in a bid to become a three-time world champion.
His first fight under James saw him comfortably beat Jermaine Franklin, with Joshua now in line for a rematch against Dillian Whyte on August 12 at the O2 Arena.
But now the 33-year-old has opened up on his split with McCracken, and explained why he believes his decision to part ways was correct.
Speaking to Boxing News, Joshua said: “Rob McCracken’s a really good coach, the only thing I’d say is look at Carl Froch‘s nose. He just didn’t teach me defence.
“And in heavyweight boxing, the level of competition I was facing at that stage of my career, I was getting hit way too much with clean shots.
“I was sparring Solomon Dacres… the tall six foot five guy, in Miami for [Andy] Ruiz, who’s five foot.
“Rob was in Japan for the Olympics. He only came back seven weeks before it. I just know it’s not good enough for where I’m at.
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“Derrick reminds me of Rob but a lot more invested… Rob was too committed to the Olympic team, not pros.
“I gave Rob my best years, now I’ve got to dig deep to get them back.”
AJ has previously insisted he split with McCracken on amicable terms.
However, retired super-middleweight champion Froch gave his take on the split in June on his Froch on Fighting YouTube channel.
The 46-year-old said: “I would say he should have stayed with Rob McCracken and sorted out any beef they had. I don’t think AJ should have left him.
“I think that if he would have stayed with Rob McCracken and listened to him, that’s the key difference here, I used to listen to Rob and when he told me something or gave me any advice, I did it without question.
“Now, I don’t think that was happening with AJ, because he always questions things, he is quite an inquisitive guy.
“He lost twice to Usyk, he’s a great fighter, there’s no shame in losing to him.
“I just think that the tactics and the way that he went about the rematch, I think that if he was with Rob McCracken, and he would have listened to him and his experience, and executed a game plan, then the result could have been different.”
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How can you learn to box punch?
You can practice boxing using a punching bags. You punch the bag until you feel like you’ve mastered the technique. Then you move onto another part of your body. Once you feel at ease with one area you will move on.
What is Boxing and how does it work?
Boxing involves two people trying to knock each others out with punches in the face and head. The goal of boxing, is to strike your opponent as hard as you can without causing injury. Both boxers need to be able throw punches at high speeds in order to achieve this. They must also have good hand-eye coordination.
What are the potential benefits of learning to Box?
If you want to learn how to box, then you should consider the following reasons:
- It builds confidence. Learn to box can give you courage to confront bullies or any other person who might bully you.
- It improves your physical and mental health. Boxing is good for building muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you stronger.
- It teaches self-defense skills. Learning how to fight is the first step to protecting yourself.
- It builds mental toughness. Mental toughness is vital when facing difficult situations.
- You feel accomplished. When you master a particular technique, it will make you feel like a true fighter.
- It’s fun! There’s nothing better than getting punched in the stomach.
- It’s cheap. You only need a pair boxing gloves and punching bag.
- It doesn’t take up much space
What are the main types of boxing glove?
There are three types: mitts (fingerless mitts), full-fingerered gloves, and mitts (fingerless mitts). The padding around the knuckles of mitten gloves is called padding. Fingerless mitts are not padded around the knuckles and still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding on the entire hand.
Mittens are used for punching or hitting with the fist. For striking or punching with the index finger’s knuckle, mitt gloves can be used. Boxing gloves with full-fingering are designed for punching with your entire fist.
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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
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Boxing professionals are usually trained in clubs, gyms, or stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. 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 takes place at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Techniques for punching
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is different. Some punches require more force than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may have multiple parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers should use the legs to protect themselves against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his 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
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. You can either deliver an elbow strike 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 as a shield against incoming punches. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends him will be dictated by his stance. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must be able to move around his opponent in order to win a fight. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. 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 of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session 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.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
