DILLIAN WHYTE has thrown his name into the ring to welcome former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou to the boxing ring.
The Cameroonian clubber officially became a free agent this month after he failed to agree a new deal with mixed martial arts‘ premier promotion.
Francis Ngannou is a free agent after failing to agree a new deal with the UFC
The former UFC heavyweight champ is hoping to box later this year
Brit Dillian Whyte is willing face The Predator in both boxing and MMA
Ngannou, 35, has had several boxing and MMA promoters reach out to him following his UFC departure but is leaning towards competing in the former.
And recent WBC heavyweight title challenger Whyte is keen to throw down with the vicious knockout artist, who he’s also willing to trade leather with in the cage.
The Body Snatcher told Sky Sports: “I would love to fight him.
“Obviously he is a champion, a dangerous guy, but I think I would bash him up.
“It would be a very interesting fight, because we both have got a martial arts background and he’s up for jumping in at the deep end, fighting someone like me. It would get lots of interest and eyeballs.”
Whyte, 34, is no stranger to the confines of the cage having fought under the UCMMA banner nearly 15 years ago.
So he’s certainly not afraid to put himself in harm’s way and face The Predator at his own game.
He said: “A lot of these boxing guys pick on these MMA and martial arts guys and beat them up in a boxing ring.
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“But they are not brave enough to get in the cage.
“I would happily fight him in boxing and in the cage as well.”
Ngannou’s seven-year stint in the octagon was filled with brutal and viral knockouts, although his highlight reel doesn’t strike fear into the hear of the heavy-handed Whyte.
The Brit said: “It is much easier to knock people out with four-ounce gloves that have next to no padding.
“Can he do the same with a 10-ounce boxing glove? I know I can.”
“Obviously he’s a good fighter, he’s strong, but there are a lot of holes in his game.
“He is throwing from far away, he is a slugger.
Francis Ngannou’s ferocious striking doesn’t intimidate Dillian Whyte
“In MMA, that style runs, because you have small gloves and you just need to connect anywhere with someone to do damage.
“But this is boxing. You need skills and good timing.
“He can’t just come out and start slugging and think he can knock people out.
“A guy standing in front of him can make him miss. All those punches he throws.
“He’s dangerous and a big strong guy, but it’s a great fight for me, to be honest.”
Brixton banger Whyte hasn’t fought since his controversial decision victory over Jermaine Franklin last November.
A summer trilogy fight with Anthony Joshua is in the pipeline for the fan favourite, provided Joshua gets past American Franklin on April 1.
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What are the 7 punches of 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.
How many hours do boxers train in a single day?
Boxing trainers often train at least 4 hours per day. They also learn new moves and practice punches. Boxers may spar up to ten times per week.
What are the benefits of learning to box?
The following are reasons why you should learn how to box.
- It increases confidence. Boxing will teach you how to deal with bullies and other bullies.
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- It teaches you self defense skills. When you learn how to fight, you learn how to protect yourself.
- It develops your mental toughness. You need mental toughness to face difficult situations.
- You feel accomplished. When you master a particular technique, it will make you feel like a true fighter.
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There are many health benefits associated with boxing. Boxing has many health benefits. It helps strengthen your bones and muscles. It improves coordination, reflexes, and coordination. It strengthens your heart, lungs and other vital organs. The best part about boxing? It doesn’t require special equipment. You can use whatever you have around the house.
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Boxing is an excellent way to lose weight and feel great about yourself. You’ll love the activity and want to continue it.
There are many options for boxing training. Some require you to train at home while others are done in gyms or health clubs. Online courses allow you to learn from anywhere in the globe.
Make sure you choose a program that meets your needs and is compatible with your lifestyle. Exercises that build muscle mass, flexibility, endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and improve overall well-being are the best.
It’s important to decide whether you prefer a beginner-level course or one that is more advanced. Beginner’s classes usually teach basic techniques, such as sparring, mittwork, shadowboxing, and punching. Advanced programs usually cover more complicated movements and offer more options.
A beginner’s program typically lasts eight weeks and costs less $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs typically last six months and cost around $300. These programs often include nutrition advice, stretching routines and warm-up exercises. They also provide instruction on proper technique. Some programs offer resistance training (such lifting weights) as well as aerobic conditioning (such running).
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