ANTHONY JOSHUA has shown off a new slimline physique ahead of a potential rematch against Dillian Whyte.
The British heavyweight, 33, is set to make a return to the ring early next year, with Whyte currently the “frontrunner” for his next bout.
Anthony Joshua showed off his new slimline look
The Brit star is in line for a return to the ring early next year
Joshua lost his last two fights to Oleksandr Usyk
And following the news, Joshua posted his fresh look to his Instagram page.
His crisp look saw him wearing a navy jacket and trousers with a pair of white, blue and black shoes, along with a pair of black sunglasses.
His post – which received more than 30,000 likes in just over an hour – was captioned: “Casually casual.”
And in the image, he appeared to have trimmed down his physique somewhat since his championship fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
Joshua was handed back-to-back defeats for the first time in his pro career against Usyk, seeing him consequently lose his WBA, WBO and IBF titles for good.
Tyson Fury offered Joshua the chance for a blockbuster “Battle of Britain” fight on December 3, but they failed to agree terms and Fury has instead lined up a trilogy fight against Derek Chisora.
Fast forward to now and Joshua is in contention to fight 34-year-old Whyte in a repeat of their 2015 clash.
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed an ideal time of early next year for Joshua’s next fight, and said: “In terms of names, talking to him the other day, he wants to fight Dillian Whyte, really.
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“Dillian Whyte fights on November 26 against (Jermaine) Franklin, who is talking a tremendous game, and we’ll see how that plays out.
“I think Dillian Whyte is the frontrunner if he comes through. Otto Wallin is a guy that has reached out numerous times. That’s a good fight for him as well.
“Then there’s the (Deontay) Wilder situation. I’m not saying that’s going to be the fight for January or February, but it’s definitely a fight that he’s looking at.
“The feeling for AJ is the value of – and by the way, none of them are easy fights – a tune-up is sometimes they’re as dangerous as each other.
“I don’t think he wants to start dropping out of the top 15 and top 10 of the governing bodies and just looking for an easy touch.
“I think he wants a real fight, and those are all real fights that you could see.”
Joshua was dethroned by Deontay Wilder in Ring Magazine’s heavyweight boxing rankings after the Bronze Bomber’s first-round knockout victory against Robert Helenius.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the various types of boxing gloves available?
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 do not have padding around the knuckles, but they still cover the fingers. Full-finger gloves have padding all over the hand.
For punching with the fist, mittens can be used. Fingerless mitt glove are for striking the index finger with the knuckle. Boxing gloves that are full-fingered can be used to punch with your whole fist.
What are the health benefits of boxing
Boxing is associated with many health benefits. For one, boxing can help build strong bones and muscles. Boxing can improve your coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens your heart and lungs. The best thing about boxing is that it doesn’t require any special equipment. You can use whatever you have around the house.
What is the difference in a left and right hook?
A left hook is thrown to the side of your body, while a right-cross is thrown to the front.
A left hook is thrown with the back of the hand facing the opponent’s face. The elbow is bent 90 degrees and the wrist is turned 45 degrees toward the opponent.
A right cross is when the opponent’s palm faces the opponent and the elbow straightens. The opponent is 45 degrees from your wrist.
What is the average time it takes to become a professional fighter?
Professional boxing requires years of dedication and hard work. If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to training.
What is the best way to practice boxing punches in your home?
A punching bag can be used to practice boxing punches. You punch the bag until you feel like you’ve mastered the technique. Then, move to the next area. Once you feel you are comfortable in one area, you can move on to another.
What are the 7 punches in boxing?
The seven punches used in boxing include the jab (cross), hook, uppercut; straight right; left hook; and body shot. These punches are used to attack the opponent’s head, body, and legs.
Is it possible to learn boxing?
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, equipment like gloves and mouthpieces, headgear, as well as sparring partners will be required. Once you’ve got all of that, you can begin practicing your punches and kicks.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions include six rounds of four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing is done at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. 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
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and Underhand. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may contain several 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
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
Boxers should use the legs to protect themselves against kicks. He raises his leg when he is hit with a kick and then moves away from the opponent. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with his foot.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. 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 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. Then they make contact with the 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 can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. There are many stances available to boxers. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
The Body Movement
Boxers must maneuver around their opponent to win fights. This includes changing 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 timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Spare parts
Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your 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.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
