ANTHONY JOSHUA is set to name American Derrick James as his new boxing trainer.
The ex-heavyweight champion once again went on the scout for a fresh coaching team following defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
Anthony Joshua pictured at Derrick James’ gym
Derrick James, left, pictured next to Errol Spence Jr, middle
And after time spent in California and Texas before Christmas, SunSport understands AJ has chosen trainer of the year candidate James.
Joshua, 33, in December visited James’ World Class Boxing Gym in Dallas, home to pound-for-pound stars Errol Spence Jr and Jermell Charlo.
James has guided Spence, 32, to unified welterweight world titles and Charlo, 32, to undisputed glory at light-middleweight.
The US mastermind has also worked with Charlo’s unbeaten brother, WBC middleweight title holder Jermall, 32.
News of Joshua selecting James as his new coach was first reported by No Smoke Boxing.
After AJ’s first loss to Usyk, in September 2021, he parted ways with Rob McCracken, who led him to gold in the amateurs and pros.
Joshua replaced McCracken with esteemed US mastermind Robert Garcia, but following rematch defeat to Usyk, 35, the two split.
AJ took the rest of the year off to re-group, allowing for his second tour of America to trail trainers.
And Eddie Hearn confirmed the 2012 Olympic gold medalist has picked his new coach and will start camp for a return fight in April.
Hearn told DAZN: “He is gonna train in America, and he’ll start that camp in the next week. He’ll be flying out. You guys will get the news soon.
“Like I said, AJ’s his own man, and something like that (announcing his new trainer) is for him to confirm once he’s happy to confirm it.”
Joshua is expected to rematch Dillian Whyte, 34, in the summer, the man he beat in 2015, but will first take a confidence-building tune-up.
Hearn added: “April 1 is the targeted date in London.
“Really, I have a call (today) to go through the final list of opponents, the final, you know, bits and pieces around the date.
We’re almost ready, really. He’s excited.”
Anthony Joshua pictured with promoter Eddie Hearn
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I improve my punching form?
Punching form is one of the most important parts of boxing. To be a good boxer, you need to master the art of punching. Here are some ways to improve your boxing technique.
- Keep your head straight. While throwing punches, keep your head up.
- Punch from your shoulder. When you throw a punch, try to hit the target from the shoulder instead of the chin.
- Keep your eyes on your feet. When you punch, don’t move your feet.
- Make quick, short punches. Throwing longer punches will tire you out more quickly.
- Don’t forget about defense! Always keep your distance from any punches coming in.
- Use your elbows. To defend yourself, your elbows are a good option.
- Your legs are your best friend. If you learn to use your legs properly, they can help you avoid getting knocked down.
- Do it every day. Even if you feel exhausted after training, don’t give up. To be a good coach, you need to practice.
- Have fun Enjoy what you are doing.
- Breathe. Proper breathing will improve your strength and energy.
- Relax. Do not worry about making mistakes. Learn new things instead of worrying about making mistakes.
- Be patient. Boxing is hard. You will need to practice your boxing skills over time.
- Never stop learning. As long as there is room for improvement, there will be room for improvement.
- Enjoy music. You can relax and focus during training by listening to music.
- See videos of professional boxers. It can inspire you to do better.
- Read books. Reading can help you understand boxing techniques better.
- You need to take breaks. Sometimes you might need to stop boxing. Play soccer or basketball outdoors.
- Find a coach. A coach who is an expert in boxing can help you get better faster.
- Do push-ups. Push-ups are great for building strength and endurance.
How long do boxers train a day?
Boxing trainers usually work out at least 4 hours a day. They also spend time studying boxing techniques, learning new moves, and practicing their punches. Boxers spar 10 times per week.
What is the difference between a left hook and a right cross?
A left hook can be thrown from the side, and a right cross from the front.
A left hand hook is one that is thrown with the opponent’s right side facing. The elbow is bent 90°. The wrist is turned 45° toward opponent.
A right cross is when the opponent’s palm faces the opponent and the elbow straightens. The opponent’s wrist is rotated 45 degrees to the side.
Do you have the ability to train yourself to box?
You can learn to box. It is easy to find a gym that offers boxing classes in your area and then join one. Many gyms offer classes for free, but you can also search Google for local boxing clubs.
Also, you will need equipment such as gloves, mouthpiece, headgear, sparring partners, and headgear. Once you have all the equipment, you can start practicing your kicks and punches.
How long does it take for you to master boxing?
Boxing is one of the oldest martial arts known to man. China was home to the first ever boxing match, which took place around 2200 BC. For thousands of years, boxing has been practiced. Today, boxing is still popular among athletes and celebrities. It takes approximately 10 months to master boxing.
It is difficult to learn boxing because there are so many movements. Each movement requires a specific set of muscles to work properly. It takes time to train these muscles.
After you learn how to move your own body, you can practice any type of boxing. Over time, each technique will become more difficult.
What are the various types of boxing gloves available?
There are three types of boxing gloves available: mitts and fingerless mitts. Mitten gloves have padding at the knuckles. Fingerless mitts are not padded around the knuckles and still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire of the hand.
Mittens can be used for hitting the fist with your fist. Fingerless mitt gloves, also known as fingerless mitts, are used to punch or strike with the index finger’s knuckle. Boxing gloves for full-finger punching can be obtained with full-fingered hands.
Statistics
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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)
External Links
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It is a fight between two opponents. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing competitions usually last three rounds and last five minutes each. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basics of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Moving your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is unique. Some punches require greater strength than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination can contain multiple 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
To defend himself from being attacked, a boxer uses his entire body. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. If the attack is from the side, he will bend his knees to avoid being kicked on the side.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. An elbow strike can be delivered directly or indirectly. Directly means you hit your opponent directly with your forearm. While indirectly, it means you hit him with another section of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. Then they make contact with the attacker’s fist.
Knees
When receiving a blow to the stomach, abdomen or chest, a boxer should bend his knees to absorb the impact. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. Boxers can take many different stances. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
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. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spare parts
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . Sparring is a training session that helps a boxer train his mind and body. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To become a better boxer, you must train hard and for a long time.
