EDDIE HEARN is in contact with Deontay Wilder’s representatives over a “must-make” fight with Anthony Joshua.
Hearn revealed he has exchanged emails with Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel, having first reached out in August.
Anthony Joshua pictured with promoter Eddie Hearn
Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua’s teams are in talks
And it could pave the way for a heavyweight super-fight next year in the Middle East.
Speaking to iD Boxing in Abu Dhabi, Hearn said: “They actually emailed me today.
“I emailed him in August to talk about an offer. He came back today; it took a long while but at least he replied.
“That offer that we had for him was for this year, obviously, with our relationship out here, we’d like to continue that offer [for the Middle East].
“I actually invited Deontay and Shelly out here this week. They can’t come but we’ll be working with them and try and come up with some ideas.
“Again, it all depends on AJ if he waits to go into a fight like that or if he has a fight earlier in the year.
“But I see AJ vs Deontay Wilder as a must-make fight I really do I think it’s one of the biggest in the sport. They just want to know.
“They want to know the numbers. Of course, they should do as well because there’s a lot of money in play in the shows we do.
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“I feel that we can hopefully have some discussions and see if AJ vs Wilder or Whyte against Wilder or whoever it is could be an option, particularly out here in the Middle East.”
Wilder, 37, returned with a bang in October by knocking out Robert Helenius, 38, in one round.
Meanwhile Joshua, 33, is taking time out to mentally recover from his consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, most recently in August.
AJ is expected to fight again by the new year, but Hearn doubts Wilder will be his first opponent back despite the email dialogue.
He said: “Nah, literally it was a one-line email but look it’s positive and I think Deontay’s going to want the biggest fights out there and he knows that’s AJ and AJ has always wanted the Deontay Wilder fight so hopefully we can see it in 2023.”
Anthony Joshua is set to make his boxing return early next year
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best ways to learn boxing defense from home?
Boxing is one of the oldest martial arts known to man. Boxing can also be considered to one of hardest sports to perform. You cannot just punch someone in his face and then knock him out. You must be able defend yourself from kicks and punches.
Find a local boxing gym. Once you have located a good gym, you can get gloves and headgear. Gloves protect the hands while headgear protects the head. A T-shirt and shorts are required.
Once you’ve got all your equipment, you’ll need to warm up properly. You can start slowly and then increase speed gradually. When you feel ready, hit the bag and spar with another boxer. Don’t worry if you miss. It doesn’t matter if you fail, just keep trying until you succeed.
How long does it take to learn boxing?
It takes about 3 months to learn boxing. It takes 3 months to learn the basics of boxing, including footwork, stance and balance. Boxing isn’t just about throwing punches. It is important to know how to dodge and block attacks.
How many punches does a human take to get through a round?
A punch can be defined as “a blow delivered with a fist”. One punch is all that a human can take. When someone hits you in the face, he/she is punching you. You cannot hit the person back. That would mean two punches.So, technically speaking, humans can only take one punch at a time!
What is Boxing, exactly?
Boxing is a sport that involves two people who try to knock each other out by hitting them in the head and face. Boxing is about hitting an opponent as hard possible, without inflicting any injuries. Both boxers need to be able throw punches at high speeds in order to achieve this. They should also have excellent hand-eye coordination.
How to throw a jab
Here’s a step-by, easy guide on how to throw a jab.
- With both feet, move forward
- Elevate your arm over your shoulder.
- Move your fist towards your target.
- After hitting your target arm, lift your arm up.
- Repeat steps 1 through 4.
How long does it take for a professional boxer to become one?
Professional boxing requires dedication and years of hardwork. If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to dedicate at least 10 hours per week to training.
Statistics
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How To
Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing
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Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. Two opponents fight each other to the death. Each country has its own rules. There are three types: Amateur, Professional, or Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing matches usually consist of three rounds 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 several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Special protective gear must be worn by boxers to ensure compliance with international standards. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. On the other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster than other punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. One combination can have many parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Because they inflict pain, elbow strikes can be very effective. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. 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 both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. They then touch the attackers fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. Also, boxers must maintain their balance while delivering counter-attacks.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. How he defends his self will depend on how he stances. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. There are many positions that boxers can adopt. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
Combinations
The timing of each punch determines the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spares
Sparring, a boxing practice session, is designed to improve your boxing skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
