BOXER Edy Valencia Mercado is in a critical condition in hospital following his fight against George Acosta.
The clash was stopped by a doctor before the sixth round with Mercado appearing to tell his corner that he could not see.
Edy Valencia Mercado is in critical condition after his fight with George Acosta
Mercado, 32, is now fighting for his life with his promoters asking fans to pray for the fighter.
A statement from the promotion company reads: “Thompson Boxing Promotions is deeply saddened to inform that boxer Edy Valencia is currently fighting for his life at an Ontario, CA hospital following his bout with George Acosta.
“At this moment, we kindly ask the boxing community, fans, and everyone touched by Edy’s journey to join us in offering prayers and positive energy for his swift and full recovery.
“We believe in the power of collective support and strength, and together, we hope to see Edy Valencia pull through this trying ordeal.”
Promoter Lou Dibella wished the fighter well, saying: “Terrible news.
“Edy fought recently on a show I promoted and he’s a very nice young man. Prayers please for Edy Valencia and his family. May God hold them in his hands.”
Mercado has 20 wins to his name and 12 defeats, including one knock-out loss.
Six bouts have been scored as a draw or a no-contest with the Mexican winning just one of his previous seven fights.
Fans have shared their well wishes with one saying: “Sending prayers.”
Another added: “Hope he gets well. 
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And a third wrote: “sending prayers and wishing a speedy recovery.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you practice boxing punches.
A punching bag is used to practice boxing punches. You punch the bag until you feel like you’ve mastered the technique. Then, move to the next area. Once you feel confident with the area, move on to next.
How much weight should you lift while working out?
You must lift weights if your goal is to increase strength. You should be aware of these guidelines when lifting weights. It is important to not do too much. The second is to lift heavier loads every other day. Third, perform each exercise for 8 repetitions. Fourth, you should rest for two minutes between sets. Fifth, perform all exercises without using momentum. And lastly, put more emphasis on form than speed.
What are the health benefits of boxing
Boxing has many health benefits. For one, boxing can help build strong bones and muscles. Boxing improves coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens the heart and lungs. Boxing doesn’t need any special equipment. You can use any item you have at home.
How can I learn how to defend myself against boxing?
Boxing is one the oldest martial arts known. Boxing is considered one of the most difficult sports to practice. You can’t just punch someone across the face and make him go away. You have to be able to defend yourself against kicks and punches.
Find a local boxing gym. Once you have found a suitable place to train you’ll need some gloves or headgear. Gloves protect the hands while headgear protects the head. Also, you will need to wear shorts with a T-shirt.
Once you’ve got all your equipment, you’ll need to warm up properly. Start slow and build up speed. When you feel ready, hit the bag and spar with another boxer. Don’t fret if you don’t succeed. Try again until you get it right.
Can I train boxing without fighting?
Fighting is the only way to train boxing. It takes hard work to improve your boxing technique. 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.
A good fight will help you improve your boxing technique. It is important to observe their movements, their defenses, and how well they use punches. You can then try to imitate them.
Next, you’ll have to spar against another opponent boxer. Here you can see if you have improved your boxing technique. You’ll be amazed at how fast you can punch and how strong your punches feel.
Doing drills is another way to improve your boxing skills. You will improve with practice so be patient and persevering.
How to throw the jab
Follow this step-by-step guide to throw a jab.
- Get up with both feet.
- Elevate your arm over your shoulder.
- Move your fist towards your target.
- Swing your arm back upwards after hitting your target.
- Steps 1 through 4 can be repeated.
How long do boxers train a day?
Boxing trainers typically train for at least four hours per day. They also learn new moves and practice punches. Boxers sometimes spar 10 times per semaine.
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How To
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing has become a very popular sport. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Usually amateur boxing competitions consist of three rounds of five minutes each. There are many types of amateur boxing: Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are many styles to professional boxing.
Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Techniques for punching
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Movement of the body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
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 are more powerful than others. An example of this is an uppercut, which requires tremendous 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 made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one 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
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
A boxer must use his legs to defend against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked in the side, he bends down if the attacker attacks from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Because they cause great pain, elbow strikes are extremely effective. An elbow strike can be delivered directly or indirectly. Directly means that you hit your opponent with your forearm while indirectly means that you hit him with another part of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
Knees
Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.
Feet
Boxers should respond to being attacked by their opponent by standing back and delivering 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 will determine how he defends. It determines where he will face his opponent and how he will position his body. There are many positions that boxers can adopt. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Sparring
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. In conclusion, the purpose of sparring is to learn how to fight and not get hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. To become a better boxer, you must train hard and for a long time.
