FILIP HRGOVIC said Anthony Joshua was a “beast” until he “started to box too much”.
AJ was beaten for the first time in June 2019, losing in round seven to Andy Ruiz Jr after four knockdowns.
Filip Hrgovic said Anthony Joshua was a ‘beast’ until he ‘started to box too much’
Anthony Joshua is set for a boxing return in April
But he reformed his style to outbox Ruiz, 33, in their Saudi Arabia rematch six months later.
Although the same tactics saw him twice lose to Oleksandr Usyk, 36, leaving Joshua, 33, in a must-win return fight this year.
Unbeaten contender Hrgovic, 30, is one of the opponents linked with AJ and the Croatian had a brutal assessment of the Brit.
He told Tru School Sports: “I’m careful not to learn too much and become something that I’m not, take away my advantages.
“I think that happened to Anthony Joshua. He was a beast.
“He was a knockout artist and then he started to learn too much about boxing and he started to box too much, overthinking.”
Hrgovic narrowly beat Zhang Zhilei, 39, on the undercard of Joshua’s rematch defeat to Usyk in August.
And he is one of the emerging candidates to welcome AJ back to the ring on his proposed April 1 comeback fight.
But as revealed by SunSport, American Jermaine Franklin, 29, is leading the race.
Franklin was beaten by Dillian Whyte, 34, in November which was a disputed decision Joshua was ringside for.
Southpaws Otto Wallin, 30, and Demsey McKean, 32, who are both ex-sparring partners of AJ’s, are also named in the list.
Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin in a disputed decision
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you learn to box punch?
You can practice boxing using a punching bags. You’ll need to keep punching the bag until you feel you have mastered the technique. Next, move on to the next section of your body. You can then move onto the next area once you are comfortable with that one.
What are the seven punches in boxing
The seven punches used in boxing include the jab (cross), hook, uppercut; straight right; left hook; and body shot. These punches attack the opponent’s head or body.
What are the different types of boxing gloves?
There are three types: mitts (fingerless mitts), full-fingerered gloves, and mitts (fingerless mitts). Mitten gloves are padded around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts are not padded around the knuckles and still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding around the entire hand.
The mitten is used to punch or hit with the fist. Fingerless mitts gloves are designed for striking or punching with your index finger’s index finger. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. It is a fight between two opponents. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing can be practiced at school or college. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They use protective equipment, such as mouthpieces, nose guards, shin protectors, elbow pads knee pads, waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing competitions include six rounds of four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Techniques for punching
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is different. Some punches require more force than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may have multiple parts. A left hook followed with a right-cross will cause injury to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. He raises his leg when he is hit with a kick and then moves away from the opponent. 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
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. You can deliver an elbow strike 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. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. 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
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This involves changing position, speed 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 determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Spare parts
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
