JERMAINE FRANKLIN threw more punches than Anthony Joshua.
But the Brit was more effective with his own to secure victory.
Anthony Joshua beat Jermaine Franklin to get back to winning ways
AJ, 33, got dragged all the way to the end of 12 rounds at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night.
But by the time the final bell sounded, the former world champion had just about done enough.
He eventually secured a 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 unanimous points victory.
And that was largely thanks to being more clinical with his shots than his ex-roofer opponent.
CompuBox stats show Joshua threw a total of 376 punches – a whopping 50 fewer than Franklin’s 426.
However, he landed 31 per cent of those to connect with the American 117 times.
Franklin, though, only managed to hit Joshua 58 times – almost exactly half as many.
AJ threw more punches in just two of the 12 rounds – in the ninth and the 12th.
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He was able to land double figures in half of the rounds.
But Franklin only managed that feat just ONCE in the sixth.
In rounds five and 12, the 29-year-old landed TWO punches in three minutes.
Arguably the most exciting part of the fight came AFTER the final bell.
The two men had to be separated by security as they refused to let go of each other after X-rated verbals at the end of the first.
‘BALL IN FURY’S COURT’
Joshua apologised for his lacklustre display in an impassioned post-fight interview, saying: “That got a bit chaotic but I am calm now.
“I apologise to anyone who saw that. I respect Jermaine and all the fans.
“Jermaine had a good duck and dive style, he knew how to tuck up, he did well.
“I should have knocked him out but now it is done and we are on to the next.
“When people come to fight me they bring a different type of energy, he was not here to roll over.”
The Watford star then called out Tyson Fury for a summer showdown.
He said: “You know me, I like to provide for the fans. I know who the fans want. Who do the fans want?
“They said Fury? The ball is in his court, I will 100 per cent be honoured to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world.”
Franklin threw 50 more punches but landed half as many
Anthony Joshua eventually won it 118-111, 117-111 and 117-111 on the judges’ scorecards
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 7 punches to boxing?
There are seven boxing punches. They include jab and cross, hook and uppercut, straight right and left hook, as well as body shot. These punches will be used to attack the opponent’s head, body and legs.
How long does it take for a professional boxer to become one?
It takes years of hard work and dedication to become a professional boxer. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required to train to become a professional ring fighter.
How can you learn to box punch?
A punching bag can be used to practice boxing punches. You will continue to punch the bag until the technique is perfected. Next, you’ll move on to the next part of your body. Once you feel at ease with one area you will move on.
Can I train boxing without fighting?
Fighting is the only way to train boxing. To improve your boxing skills, you must work hard. But if you do, you’ll find that you can improve your boxing technique, speed, endurance, strength, and stamina.
A good fight will help you improve your boxing technique. You should observe how they move, throw punches and defend themselves. You can then try to imitate them.
The next step is to spar with another boxer. You’ll be able to see how you’ve improved your fighting technique. You will also be able to see how fast you punch, how strong your punches are, and how well it blocks incoming punches when sparring.
Doing drills is another way to improve your boxing skills. Practice is key, so don’t be discouraged and keep practicing.
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is a popular sport. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. Different countries have different rules. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. 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 types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. 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 include six rounds of four minutes each. There are many types of professional boxing. These include Boxing (MMA), Kickboxing (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. 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.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Techniques for punching
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types of punches available: Left Hook and Right Hook, Cross, Cross, Straight, Underhand, Overhand, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, and Overhand. Each punch has its own technique. 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 many combinations. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. A combination may contain several parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes 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 either directly or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands to block incoming blows. 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 touch the attackers fist.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Spares
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your 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.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
