CONOR MCGREGOR has teased a bumper exhibition fight with Ricky Hatton ahead of the boxing legend’s return this weekend.
The Hitman, who retired from the ring in 2012, will climb between the ropes on Saturday for an exhibition bout against Marco Antonio Barrera at the AO Arena in Manchester.
Ricky Hatton will return to the ring on Saturday at the age of 44
Conor McGregor has teased a potential bout with the Hitman
The 44-year-old grandfather has shed a whopping four stone for what he describes as his last hurrah for his legion of fans.
However, now supporters could see him in action again against UFC icon McGregor.
Notorious has previous experience in the ring after losing to Floyd Mayweather back in 2017.
The Irishman has spoken numerous times about his desire to box again, with a potential rematch with Mayweather rumoured.
Now McGregor, who is preparing for his UFC return following the broken leg he suffered against Dustin Poirier last year, has dropped a hint he could face Hatton.
It came as he responded to a tweet from the ex-light-welterweight and welterweight world champion’s agent that highlighted a number of fans wanting a showdown between the pair.
McGregor tweeted: “Wouldn’t that be something.”
Hatton’s clash with 48-year-old Mexican warhorse Barrera was originally scheduled for July 2 but suffered a postponement.
But his comeback is STILL ON after it was announced his exhibition fight with Marco Antonio Barrera had been rescheduled for November 12.
Hatton, who famously ballooned up between fights, had left no stone unturned in preparation for his showdown with Mexican great Barrera.
Hatton ditched booze and junk food – sticking to a strict diet.
Following his incredible transformation, Ricky even sparred with pro son Campbell, 21, before sharing his pride on Twitter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of boxing?
There are many benefits to boxing. Boxing is good for building strong bones and muscles. Boxing can improve your coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens your heart and lungs. Boxing does not require special equipment. You can use almost anything around your home.
What is the best way to practice boxing with no partner?
If you’re looking for a partner to practice boxing, you can watch boxing matches on television. You can also find an amateur boxing gym near you. Amateur boxing clubs often hold regular training sessions. These sessions are often attended by sparring partners who share the same pads.
You can also practice boxing using punching bags. Before hitting the bag, ensure that you are wearing gloves and protective gear.
How many punches can a human take?
A punch is “a blow delivered from the fist”. Humans can only withstand one punch at a time. You are punching someone in the face if they hit you. You cannot hit him/her back. This would be two punches.
How long does it take to learn to box?
Boxing can be considered one of the oldest and most well-known martial arts. China is where the first known boxing match took place in 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 is difficult to learn boxing because there are so many movements. To perform each movement properly, you need specific muscles. It takes time and effort to build these muscles.
But once you’ve learned how to move your body, you can start practicing any type of boxing technique. As you get more proficient at each technique, you will be able to improve your skills.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to effectively box
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. 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 three main types of boxing: Amateur boxing, Professional boxing, and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This form of boxing involves sparring with no protection and using padded gloves. 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.
Boxing is typically practiced in clubs, stadiums or gyms. 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 several different styles of professional boxing including Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and others.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Only two types of Olympic boxing are available: Light Flyweight or Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Techniques for protecting yourself
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- 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 has its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. For example, an uppercut requires great force. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are also different combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. An entire combination could have 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 uses his body to protect himself against attacks. 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. After receiving a kick, he will raise his leg and move away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked on the sides, he bends at his knees when the attacker strikes from the front. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. An elbow strike can be delivered directly or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their arms to stop incoming blows. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. They then make contact with their attacker’s fist.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.
Stances
To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It defines where he faces his opponent and how he positions his body. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are the most commonly used ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
Boxers must maneuver around their opponent to win fights. This involves changing position, speed and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
Combinations
The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.
Sparring
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing 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.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
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