ANTHONY JOSHUA has snubbed a historic Battle of Britain with Tyson Fury in order to throw down with Deontay Wilder, according to Frank Warren.
Fury got boxing fans’ hopes of the long-awaited clash finally coming to fruition last month by claiming to have sent over a draft contract for a September showdown to Joshua‘s representatives.
Tyson Fury’s team reached out to Anthony Joshua’s team over a September showdown last month
Joshua has snubbed the fight in order to press on with plans to fight Deontay Wilder
Joshua is on course to throw down with the Bronze Bomber in December
AJ’s team, however, quickly dismissed the claim, insisting no preliminary contract had been sent their way.
Negotiations, however, did take place – although Joshua’s management nixed the historic fight by doubling down on their intention to face Wilder in Saudi Arabia this winter.
During an appearance on talkSPORT, the Queensberry Promotion’s chief Frank Warren: “Let me clarify what has actually happened.
“Last week, a written proposal was sent to Matchroom for ‘AJ’ to fight Tyson in September.
“Eddie Hearn came back and spoke to my son George, who said it will take a couple of days to see where they are with it.
“A couple of days went by, and George met yesterday with AJ’s management company.
“They confirmed that AJ is fighting in Dubai in December, that is his preferred route.”
AJ promoter Eddie Hearn has earmarked August 12 for Joshua’s second outing of the year, provisionally reserving the O2 Arena.
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That has irked Warren, who added: “There is a space open in August, but they basically do not want to do the fight.
“That is what happened.”
Veteran prompter Warren was quick to walk back Fury’s claims of a preliminary contract being sent out.
But he insists the WBC king is still hellbent on throwing down with the former two-time unified heavyweight champion.
He said: “When Tyson said there was a draft contract, what happened is we had prepared a draft contract the last time we had negotiations.
“So, there was nothing really to be concerned about in terms of negotiations; it was just if they wanted the fight or not.
“So, the situation is: Tyson is desperate to make the fight happen, as he was against [Oleksandr] Usyk.
“But AJ has chosen not to take the fight. That is where we are at.”
Frank Warren is adamant Tyson Fury wants to fight Anthony Joshua
Joshua’s decision to pursue a fight with Wilder is the THIRD time a dream fight with Fury has fallen through.
The pair were due to throw down in the summer of 2021 after agreeing a two-fight deal.
But their back-to-back bouts were scuppered when Wilder successfully won his arbitration case for a trilogy fight with Fury.
Fury, 34, handed Joshua a shock world title lifeline last September just weeks after his fellow Brit’s second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
AJ publicly accepted the offer but the fight didn’t come to fruition and Fury ended up fighting Derek Chisora in a much-lambasted trilogy fight.
Fury hasn’t set foot in the ring since that December dust-up, which he won via tenth-round TKO.
The Wythenshawe warrior was due to face Usyk in a historic undisputed title fight but the bout went by the wayside following his string of unreasonable demands.
Joshua, meanwhile, was last in action in April – returning to the win column with a scrappy points victory over Jermaine Franklin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to defend yourself:
Protect your head when you are being attacked. The goal is to avoid getting punched. You must know how to stop an incoming punch. Here’s how to do it:
- Keep your shoulders square and tall.
- Keep your elbows straight up.
- Block the incoming punch using your forearm.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Keep blocking until the attacker flees.
- Never give up on your defense.
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 an art that sees two fighters compete in a fight. They punch eachother until one is knocked out.
Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can also watch fights online to see how it feels like hitting someone. After you have decided whether or not you want to be a boxer you will need to decide which type of fighting you prefer.
How many punches can one human take?
A punch is defined by “a blow delivered using a fist”. Humans can only withstand one punch at a time. If someone hits you in your face, it is punching. You can’t hit him/her in the back. This would be two punches.
What is the difference between a left hook and a right cross?
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°, and the wrist is turned 45° towards the 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.
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
How to set up a Boxing Gym in my House
A common question that people ask is how to set up a gym for boxing. Many people are curious about how much equipment they should purchase, what type of space they need, and how many employees they will require. The cost of starting a business can be affected by many factors. Location, type of business and number of employees are all important factors. Most people don’t realize the importance to have good equipment. If you don’t have any equipment then you cannot get started. Here are some suggestions to help you start a gym for boxing at home.
- Training should be done in a safe environment. The space you need to train can be found in the garage, basement and spare rooms, as well as in the living room. It is only necessary that enough space exists to allow for equipment installation.
- You need a punching bag (or two). This is vital because you won’t have the ability to practice punches without it. It could be anything you like, from a simple plastic bag to a sturdy leather bag. It should be big enough that you can comfortably carry it. It should be strong and durable to ensure that you can use it for many years.
- You need a mat. Matting is used for protecting floors and walls during kick practice. It is usually made out of foam rubber. You can buy them online and offline.
- A bench is essential. A bench is used to support your back while you do pushups. These benches can be bought online and in physical stores. However, make sure that you choose the right size for you.
- A speedbag is essential. Speedbags are used to develop fast hand movements. They can be purchased online or in stores. Make sure that you buy a quality product which will last long.
- A headgear is essential. Headgear is used to protect your head during sparring sessions. You can buy it from either online shops or offline stores. You should ensure that the product you select fits your face well.
- Gloves are necessary. Gloves protect your hands during sparring sessions. They can be purchased either online or offline stores. Find the right pair for you.
- A mouthpiece is required. Mouthpieces protect your teeth when sparring takes place. You can purchase these online or offline stores. Choose the pair that suits you best.
- A ring is necessary. Rings are used in real fight simulations. They can be purchased offline or online stores. Make sure that it has padding on both sides so that you aren’t injured during sparring sessions.
- You need a towel. To wipe off sweat after any workout, you will need to use towels. They can either be purchased at your local sporting good store or online. They should be soft and absorbent.
