EDDIE HEARN said boxing bosses in Saudi Arabia are “deadly serious” about hosting a tournament-style series of heavyweight fights.
Hearn has been locked in negotiations for Anthony Joshua, 33, to face Deontay Wilder, 37, in the Middle East in December.
Anthony Joshua with promoter Eddie Hearn
Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Anthony Joshua
And organisers want it to sensationally fall on the same night as a bout between Tyson Fury, 34, and Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
Hearn told Stamina for Sale: “The situation is, Saudi Arabia would like to do Fury against Usyk, AJ against Wilder on the same night.
“I went out there two weeks ago, they’re deadly serious, I’ve done two big fights with them before, I know they deliver.
“As I understand it, they’ve been doing their own negotiations with Deontay Wilder, which has gone very well.
“They’ve been talking to Usyk for a year, because he boxed AJ over there and they know the rough kind of numbers that we want based on what we received for the Andy Ruiz fight and Usyk fight in Saudi Arabia.
“Fury is another story altogether, but not my business. But all I’m concerned about is doing the deal for AJ against Wilder, because if they can’t get Usyk and Fury over the line they will still do AJ against Wilder.
“This is what they want. They want this big quartet. AJ’s already told me ‘no problem’.
“You hit the numbers that we want for the fight, that aren’t unreasonable and not hugely out of proportion in terms of what he received there last time, we’re in.”
Fury and Usyk saw the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification collapse due to a row over the split for a potential rematch.
Now Usyk has been ordered by the WBA into a mandatory title defence against Daniel Dubois, 25, with talks ongoing.
Meanwhile Fury has been left scrambling to find an opponent for his planned return fight in the summer.
But the WBC champion has not lost hope in finally facing Usyk and insisted it will happen before the year closes.
Fury said in a press conference: “There’s a lot going on in Saudi Arabia, massive amounts of money being talked about.
“I just think that got the better of it, the temptation of £75million/£100million down the line rather than doing it now.
“These prizefighters fight for a few quid, they’ll fight anybody so I don’t think anybody’s scared of anybody in a boxing match.
“The fight’s gotta happen, it’s gotta happen this year. I just think it’s an easy job, straightforward job.
“I’ll hit him, he’ll hit the floor, then I’ll go out and get drunk in the town centre.”
Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr Usyk
Frequently Asked Questions
How to protect yourself
You must protect your head whenever you are attacked. Avoid getting punched. You need to be able to block an incoming punch in order to avoid getting punched. Here’s the way to do it.
- Elevate your shoulders high and straighten your shoulders.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking the attacker until he runs away.
- Keep fighting for your rights.
What can I do to improve my fighting defense?
Learning how to fight intelligently can help you improve your defense. It is important to know how to defend yourself against all types of attacks, as well as how to counterattack when necessary.
If you don’t know how to fight, then you won’t be prepared for anything. You’ll just get beaten up. You’ll just get beat up if you know how fight.
Here are some tips to help you improve your defense:
- You must understand where your opponent’s attacks are coming from. This means that you need to pay close attention and observe your opponent’s body language. If your opponent appears nervous, it could mean that he’s about to attack again.
- Keep calm. Don’t panic. Instead, stay focused and relaxed.
- Block with the arms of your armour. It is simple and effective to defend yourself from attacks by blocking your arms.
- Counterattack. You should immediately counterattack your opponent if they are attacking you.
- Fight dirty. Fighting dirty is another way of defending yourself. If you are being kicked by your opponent, you can respond by kick him back.
What are the different types and uses of boxing gloves?
There are three main types of boxing gloves: mitts, fingerless mitts, and full-fingered gloves. Mitten gloves are padded around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts, which do not provide padding around the fingers but cover them, have no padding at the knuckles. Full-fingered gloves have padding on the entire hand.
For punching with the fist, mittens can be used. Fingerless mitt glove are for striking the index finger with the knuckle. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.
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How To
How to learn how to box for fitness
How to learn how to box for Exercise
The goal of learning boxing is to improve your physical fitness level and develop self confidence. Boxing is a popular sport. It requires strength and speed as well agility, coordination, balance, power, and accuracy.
It’s a great way for you to feel fit and healthy. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want more.
There are many different types of boxing training programs available. Some take place at gyms or health clubs while others require you to train at home. You can also study online from any location in the world.
When choosing a program, make sure that it meets your goals and fits into your lifestyle. The best programs focus on exercises that increase muscle mass, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. They also promote overall well being.
Also, consider whether you prefer an advanced or beginner course. Beginner’s courses usually cover basic techniques such as shadowboxing or sparring, mittwork and punching combinations. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.
The beginner’s program usually lasts around 8 weeks and costs less than $100. They don’t offer any advice on nutrition, weight loss or injury prevention.
Advanced programs usually last for six months and are around $300. These programs include nutrition advice and stretching routines. Some programs also include resistance training (e.g. lifting weights) or aerobic conditioning (e.g. running).
