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Chris Eubank Jr set to fight Liam Smith in all-British Christmas cracker after being robbed of mega Conor Benn payday

, Chris Eubank Jr set to fight Liam Smith in all-British Christmas cracker after being robbed of mega Conor Benn payday

CHRIS EUBANK JR could save his Christmas stocking with a December 17 cracker against Liam Smith.

The 33-year-old Brighton middleweight was cruelly robbed of his big-money October 8 catchweight clash with Conor Benn when the 26-year-old failed a doping test.

Chris Eubank Jr could fight before the year is out

Liam Smith is a potential opponent for the son of boxing legend Chris Sr

Incredibly the 32-2 star kept to his 159lbs rehydration limit on the morning of the sold-out showdown – just to show his freakish dedication – and he could finally get a decent whack of compensation to end the year on a high.

Talks have started between the two teams over the all-English clash Sky Sports wanted to stage before the Eubank vs Benn circus hit town at the end of last summer.

Liverpool ace Smith, 34, will not have much time to sweat down to 160lbs and prepare properly for the son of British ring legend Chris Sr.

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But the former super-welter world champ has regularly been critical of Eubank’s ability, so might not feel he has to be at his best to beat the Hove brawler.

The Liverpool arena is booked up for most of December for festive shows but Manchester has space at its arena, where both men have fought plenty of times.

Smith deserves a major UK fight after losing two world title fights in America – one against Canelo Alvarez in 2016 – and getting robbed last year in Russia.

And a local pay-per-view battle against Eubank Jr – who has enjoyed a huge rise in his popularity over the way he handled the Benn scandal – would be an ideal tonic for some hard losses on the road.

December 17 was the date Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn wanted to reboot Anthony Joshua’s career at Wembley arena but that plan has now been axed, leaving a slot to be filled for fight fans.

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Smith told Sky: “I was open to that fight before he decided to fight Conor and now the Benn fight is off there is probably only one fight in Britain left for him and that’s me.

“It’s an easy fight to make and I think we are both willing to fight each other so I am sure that it can be made.

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“I would be ready for December, I fought in September and – by my usual process – I would be ready to go again in December.”

Eubank Jr was happy for the Benn fight to proceed, before the boxing board intervened, because of the medical and scientific data of a failed September 1 test, that was presented to him on the 23rd.

But when SunSport revealed last month that there was a second adverse finding, provided in July and confirmed in August, Jr took to Instagram with a cryptic post.

It read: “What’s done in the darkness always eventually comes to light.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the benefits of boxing

There are many health benefits associated with boxing. Boxing is good for building strong bones and muscles. Boxing can improve your coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens the heart and lungs. Boxing doesn’t need any special equipment. You can use anything you have lying around the house.

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How long does it take for you to master boxing?

Boxing is one the oldest forms of martial arts. The first recorded boxing match was held in China around 2200 BC. Since thousands of years, boxing is a well-known sport. Boxing is still very popular with celebrities and athletes. It takes around 10 months for a boxer to be proficient.

It takes so long for boxing to be learned because there are many types of movements involved. Each movement requires specific muscles to perform properly. This is why it takes time for these muscles to grow.

You can learn how to move your body and then you can begin practicing any type boxing technique. Each technique will become easier over time.

Can you learn to box?

You can learn how to box. You just need to find a boxing gym near you and join a class. Many gyms offer classes for free, but you can also search Google for local boxing clubs.

Equipment such as gloves, mouthpieces, headgear and sparring partners are also required. Once you have this equipment, it’s time to start practicing your kicks.

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What is the average time it takes to become a professional fighter?

To become a professional boxer, it takes dedication and years of hard work. Training is essential if you are to become a professional boxer.

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  • It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)

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How To

These are the basic skills of boxing

How to box efficiently

Boxing has become a very popular sport. It is made up of two competitors who aim to knock the head off each other. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. 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. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.

Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions include six rounds of four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.

Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. There are only two styles of Olympic boxing; Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.

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These are the basic skills required to box.

  • Punching techniques
  • Techniques for protecting yourself
  • Footwork
  • Stance
  • The body moves
  • Defense
  • Combination
  • Rotation
  • Spare parts

Punching Techniques

There are seven types. Each punch comes with its own technique. Some punches are more powerful 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 many combinations of punches. These are combinations made up of several punches that can be used together to achieve one goal. A combination may contain several parts. A combination may include multiple parts. For example, damage to the jaw of an opponent can be caused by a left hook and a right cross.

Guard Techniques

A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does this by using his 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 attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.

Elbows

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Because elbow strikes inflict a lot of pain, they are very effective. 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 the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.

Knees

Boxers should bend their knees when receiving blows to the abdomen, stomach, or chest. A lot of boxers use knee strikes to defend themselves.

Feet

If he is being attacked, a boxer must take a step back and counter-attack. This will allow him to gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.

Stances

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A boxer must have a stance in order to be effective at boxing. His stance will determine how he defends. It determines his position and the direction he will face. There are many stances available to boxers. Here are some of the most common ones:

  • Low stance
  • High stance
  • Southpaw stance
  • Western stance

Moving your body

A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This involves changing 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 that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.

Spare parts

Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . Sparring is a training session that helps a boxer train his mind and body. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.

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You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.

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