ANTHONY JOSHUA has given an unusual insight into his bedroom habits as part of his latest video.
The heavyweight has been documenting his training camp ahead of his slated August 12 clash with Dillian Whyte on YouTube.
Anthony Joshua says he is a big fan of organisation
He encouraged viewers to change their sheets at least once a week
The behind-the-scenes look offers an insight into what Joshua gets up to in his downtime – which includes his unusual washing habits.
Joshua says in the video: “I wash my bed sheets twice a week.”
He then points at the camera and says: “Leave your comments, how often do you wash your bed sheets?
“If you don’t wash them (that often) that’s alright no one’s judging you…
“But you should wash them at least once (a week)”
Joshua then went on to open up about how he is feeling more grounded ahead of his expected bout with Whyte.
He said: “This is the first time in a long time that I’m feeling settled.
“Where for the last two to three years I’ve moved coaches and it’s been difficult because every coach has their own philosophy.
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“So now I’m with Derrick James, it’s my second camp.
“The first (camp) was just nine weeks so we had to get down to business straight away but now it’s my second camp and I’m able to express myself more.”
Joshua will be hoping to overcome Whyte as he looks to build confidence ahead of a rumoured fight with Deontay Wilder in Suadi Arabia in December.
Whyte and Joshua fought as amateurs in 2009 with Whyte knocking Joshua down on his way to a points victory.
That started a feud which festered until the two fought as professionals in 2015.
Joshua won the bout after a seventh round technical knockout.
A well as a rematch with Whyte nearing agreement, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn provided a positive update regarding Joshua and Wilder’s rumoured dust up in December.
He told Boxing News: “Obviously with our meetings with Saudi on Friday, Thursday,
“We’re in a really great place we virtually have a deal agreed in principle subject to a few final discussions.
“We’re meeting them again on Monday.
“I think we’re in a good place but we want to fight on August 12th, and it’s important to his development and his momentum that he does and that’s still the plan.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I train boxing without fighting?
Training boxing requires fighting. You have to work hard to become a better boxer. However, if you are willing to put in the effort, you’ll be able improve your boxing technique as well as speed, endurance, strength, stamina, and speed.
You can improve your boxing technique by watching good boxers compete. It is important to observe their movements, their defenses, and how well they use punches. Then, copy their tactics.
Next, you’ll need to spar against another boxer. Here you can see if you have improved your boxing technique. You’ll notice how fast and strong you punch, as well as how effective you are at blocking incoming punches, when you spar.
Finally, you’ll need to practice your boxing skills by doing drills. Practice makes perfect, so be patient and persistent.
How to throw the jab
You can throw a jab by following this easy step-by–step guide.
- With both feet, move forward
- Lift your arm up above your shoulder.
- Move your fist towards your target.
- After hitting your target arm, lift your arm up.
- Repeat steps 1 through 4.
How to defend yourself
Protect your head when you are being attacked. It is your goal to not get punched. To do so, you need to know how to block an incoming punch. Here’s what to do:
- Square your shoulders and stand tall.
- Keep your elbows straight up.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking until your attacker runs off.
- Never give up on your defense.
What are the different types of boxing gloves?
There are three main types of boxing gloves: mitts, fingerless mitts, and full-fingered gloves. Mitten gloves have padding at the knuckles. Fingerless mitts do not have padding around the knuckles, but they still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding on the entire hand.
Mittens are used for punching or hitting with the fist. Fingerless mitt glove are for striking the index finger with the knuckle. Boxing gloves for full-finger punching can be obtained with full-fingered hands.
Can you learn to box?
You can box if you want. Find a local boxing gym and sign up for a class. You can find free classes at most gyms, or you can search for nearby boxing clubs via Google.
Also, you will need equipment such as gloves, mouthpiece, headgear, sparring partners, and headgear. Once you’ve got all of that, you can begin practicing your punches and kicks.
What are some of the benefits of learning how to box
Here are some reasons to learn boxing:
- It builds confidence. Being able to box will help you face bullies and other bullies.
- It is good for your health. Boxing can help build muscle mass. Muscle mass is what makes you stronger.
- It helps you to learn self-defense skills. If you know how to fight, then you will be able to protect your self.
- It builds mental toughness. You need mental toughness to face difficult situations.
- It gives you a sense of accomplishment. When you master a particular technique, it will make you feel like a true fighter.
- It’s fun! It’s fun!
- It’s cheap. You only need a pair boxing gloves and punching bag.
- It doesn’t take up much space
Statistics
- You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
External Links
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. 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.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. 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 takes place at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. Each round lasts three minutes and is made up of eight rounds. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
Boxing is based on the following skills:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches require more strength than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations which combine several punches in order 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
Boxers protect themselves by protecting their bodies. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend 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. 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. You can either 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 their hands as a shield against incoming punches. 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
When receiving a blow to the stomach, abdomen or chest, a boxer should bend his 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 way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
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. There are many stances available to boxers. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. Depending on the type and size of punch, the speed at which the rotation takes place varies.
Combinations
The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Spares
Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your 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.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To become a better fighter, you have to train hard and continue to work.
