EDDIE HEARN seemingly took aim at Joe Joyce moments after the Brit’s first professional loss.
The Putney pounder suffered a sixth-round TKO defeat to China’s Zhilei Zhang at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday night, a loss which came courtesy of a referee stoppage due to a completely closed right eye.
Joe Joyce suffered a sixth-round TKO defeat to Zhilei Zhang on Saturday night
Joyce spent the fight week taking a number of shots after former training partner Anthony Joshua
AJ promoter Eddie Hearn seemingly took aim at Joyce on Instagram shortly after his loss
Olympic silver medallist Joyce repeatedly hyped up a potential Battle of Britain with Anthony Joshua ahead of his ill-fated clash with Zhang.
And The Juggernaut’s defeat to the Chinese clubber seemingly prompted Hearn to take a thinly-veiled swipe – which was in the form of a post praising AJ.
Along with a picture of a muscular Joshua during training, Hearn wrote on his Instagram story: “Been there, done it. Seen it all.”
Boxing fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Queensberry as a whole spent the full week having digs & jibes at Joshua, laughing away thinking Joyce would walk through Zhang.
“Eddie Hearn throws a wee bomb out there & they lose[s] their s**t.”
Another said: “Let’s hope Joyce isn’t written off as much as AJ has been after a bad loss- should get behind both.”
Along with a picture of Joshua dropping Zhang during their London 2012 Olympic clash, another said: “Levels.”
One remarked: “Should’ve been him to starch Joyce tonight, opportunity missed.”
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Another chimed in: “Eddie lost has chance to cash in on Joyce fight.”
Joyce, 37, struggled to deal with slick southpaw Zhang’s piston-like straight left from the get-go and was rocked on several occasions.
His eye was nearly completely shut after the fifth, which prompted the ringside doctor to take another look at it.
And he seemingly informed referee Howard Foster that Joyce could no longer see out of the eye, which prompted the official to call a halt to proceedings.
A dejected Joyce – who broke Daniel Dubois’ orbital socket in their 2020 domestic dust-up said: “It’s an eye for an eye again now, I got my eye done.
Joe Joyce’s left eye was completely swollen shut after his clash with Zhilei Zhang
“It’s like what I did, I got a bit of payback from Dubois I guess. Maybe it’s karma.
“He just kept on getting my eye.
“I’m fine, I’m completely fine, but now it’s closed up and I can’t see out of it now.
“I haven’t fought a southpaw for a long time, so I need to look over the tape.
“I thought I could have carried on, I was taking his shots fine, but it’s just unfortunate that the eye closed up. But I’ll be back.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport where two people try to knock out each other by hitting them in their head and faces. Boxing is about hitting an opponent as hard possible, without inflicting any injuries. For this to happen, both boxers have to be able and willing to throw punches at a high rate of speed. They must also be able to coordinate their hand-eye movements.
What are the main types of boxing glove?
There are three main types in boxing gloves: mitts; fingerless mitts; and full-fingerered. Mitten gloves have padding around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts have no padding around the knuckles but 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. Boxing gloves that are full-fingered can be used to punch with your whole fist.
How long does learning boxing take?
Boxing can be learned in 3 months. This includes learning the basics, such as footwork, stance, and balance. Boxing isn’t just about throwing punches. You must also learn to block and dodge attacks.
Do you have the ability to train yourself to box?
Yes, you can train yourself to box. Just find a local boxing studio and sign up for a class. Although most gyms offer free classes to their members, it is possible to search Google for other local boxing clubs.
Equipment such as gloves, mouthpieces, headgear and sparring partners are also required. Once you’ve got all of that, you can begin practicing your punches and kicks.
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How To
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. Two opponents fight each other to the death. Different countries have different rules. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. There are many styles of amateur boxing such as Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Karate, Judo and Wrestling, among others.
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 consist of six rounds lasting 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 is performed at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require more force than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. A straight punch on the other side requires less power, but is more effective 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. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. He raises his leg when he is hit with a kick and then moves away from the opponent. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. An elbow strike may be delivered directly or in an indirect manner. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands as a shield against incoming punches. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
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
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. Boxers can take many different stances. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Moving your body
In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing a punch. You can rotate at different speeds depending upon the punch.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Sparring
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. 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 become a better boxer, you must train hard and for a long time.
