DAVE ALLEN has announced he will return to the ring next month after undergoing a body transformation.
The heavyweight has lost three stone and is preparing for an upcoming bout.
Dave Allen has undergone an amazing body transformation in recent weeks
Allen’s next fight will take place on February 18th against an unknown fighter
He shared two photos side by side which highlight the progress he has made over the past few weeks.
Allen now looks toned and fight-ready after losing his big belly.
He captioned the photos: “Big changes made to end 2022, massive 2023 coming up 
.”
The White Rhino announced his next fight will take place on February 18th but he confused fans about who he will face in the squared circle.
The 20-5 fighter released a promotional poster featuring himself and Billy Pickles.
But Allen clarified that he will not be facing ‘The Kid’ as he is a lightweight, with Pickles set to face another opponent on the same card.
The Fight Academy flyer also states Allen will fight at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane with tickets starting from £50, and ringside seats priced at £100.
Allen’s last fight came in March last year when he defeated Bulgarian Milen Paunov in the second round via technical knock-out.
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But that is just one of three bouts the Brit has had in the last three years – since he lost to David Price.
Allen won all three contests, two of which came after he decided to retire in November 2020 before donning the gloves once again , but he is still ring rusty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you able to learn how to box?
Yes, you can train yourself to box. It is easy to find a gym that offers boxing classes in your area and then join one. Most gyms offer free classes, but if you don’t see one nearby, you can always look up local boxing clubs on Google.
Also, equipment like gloves and mouthpieces, headgear, as well as sparring partners will be required. Once you have this equipment, it’s time to start practicing your kicks.
What are the 7 punches used in boxing?
The seven punches used in boxing include the jab (cross), hook, uppercut; straight right; left hook; and body shot. These punches are used for attacking the opponent’s body, head, and legs.
What is the average time it takes to learn boxing?
Boxing can be learned in 3 months. It takes 3 months to learn the basics of boxing, including footwork, stance and balance. It is important to remember that boxing does not just involve throwing punches. You also need to learn how to block and dodge attacks.
How many punches is a human capable of taking?
A punch is defined as “a blow delivered from a fist”. Humans can only withstand one punch at a time. If someone punches you in the face you are being punched. You can’t hit him/her in the back. This would be two punches.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- 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)
External Links
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or 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 different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Professional boxing competitions include six rounds of four minutes each. There are many types of professional boxing. These include Boxing (MMA), Kickboxing (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The competition lasts approximately three minutes for each round. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).
The basics of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types of punches available: Left Hook and Right Hook, Cross, Cross, Straight, Underhand, Overhand, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, Cross, Straight, and Overhand. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. A combination may contain several parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. When he’s hit, he raises his right leg and runs away from the attacker. If the attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. You can deliver an elbow strike directly or indirectly. Directly means that your opponent is hit with your forearm. However, indirectly means that your elbow strike is delivered with another part or your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands to block incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering counter-attacks. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. 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 have many options for stances. These are the most popular:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
A boxer will rotate his arm when he is throwing 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 good combination starts with a strong punch and ends with a weak one.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. During sparring sessions, a boxer trains his mind as well as his body. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
