DANIEL DUBOIS is set for SIX MONTHS out after suffering a horror ACL injury during a fight he went on to win.
Dubois was floored THREE times in the opening round of his bout against Kevin Lerena at the start of December.
Daniel Dubois is set for six months out after suffering a horror ACL injury
But two of the knockdowns were self-inflicted, as the British heavyweight took a knee after struggling to stay on his feet.
Dubois, 25, somehow rode out the storm and went on to knock out Lerena, 30, in round three.
It is set to keep him out for half a year, ruling out a mandated title fight against Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
Barry McGuigan, father to Dubois’ trainer Shane, told Pro Boxing Fans: “Well, it’s interesting.
“Dan has a tear on his ACL, and as soon as we got the news that he had a tear on his ACL, suddenly he was offered the fight – which he can’t have, he can’t box for six months now anyway because of the repair time.”
Dubois was dropped with a shot on the top of his head against Lerena, which caused his knee injury after an awkward landing.
McGuigan said: “He got hit on top of the head the last time, and when he stepped back he tore his ACL and his balance was very badly affected.
“He had to come back from adversity and he showed that he could do that. He kept his cool.
“Shane’s advice in the corner was great, kept him nice and relaxed, used his boxing skills, and walked Kevin Lerena onto that right hand and the finish was spectacular.”
Dubois is the WBA’s “regular” champion, meaning he is mandatory for Usyk’s full title.
But the Ukrainian is set to unify the division against Tyson Fury, 34, next year.
Although McGuigan prefers a fight against Fury or Anthony Joshua, 33, when Dubois makes his return.
He said: “I don’t think it’s fair to make him fight when he’s unwell, so he’ll need a leave of absence as it were, but he’s ready to fight the top guys.
“I’d rather he fought someone like Joshua or Tyson Fury rather than Usyk, cause Usyk is a bag of tricks and he’s a southpaw, but I’ve no fear of him fighting any of these guys.”
Daniel Dubois is the WBA ‘regular’ champion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference of a left-hook and a right-cross?
A left hook is thrown from the side of the body while a right cross is thrown from the front of the body.
A left hook is thrown with the back of the hand facing the opponent’s face. The elbow is bent 90°, and the wrist is turned 45° towards the opponent.
A right cross is thrown with the palm facing the opponent’s face and the elbow straight. The opponent is facing the wrist.
What are the potential benefits of learning to Box?
The following are reasons why you should learn how to box.
- It builds confidence. Learn to box can give you courage to confront bullies or any other person who might bully you.
- It improves your overall health. Boxing helps build muscle mass. Muscle mass makes you more powerful.
- It teaches self defense skills. If you know how to fight, then you will be able to protect your self.
- It builds mental toughness. When you face challenges, mental toughness is essential.
- You feel accomplished. Once you have mastered a technique, you will feel like a true boxer.
- It’s fun! Nothing is more fun than being punched in a stomach.
- It’s cheap. It only takes a pair if boxing gloves, and a punchingbag.
- It doesn’t require much space
What can I do to improve my punching?
Punching form is one of the most important parts of boxing. To be a good boxer, you need to master the art of punching. These tips will help improve your punching skills.
- Keep your head up. Keep your head up when you’re throwing punches.
- Punch from the shoulder. If you are going to throw a punch, aim for the shoulder and not your chin.
- Pay attention to your feet. Focus on your feet when punching.
- Send short, sharp punches. Longer punches can tire you faster.
- Don’t forget about defense! Always be ready to stop any incoming punches.
- Use your elbows. The best way to defend your self is with your elbows.
- You can learn to use your legs. Your legs can save you from getting knocked over if you know how to use them properly.
- Keep practicing every day. Even if you feel tired, continue training. It takes practice to become proficient at anything.
- Have fun Enjoy what your doing.
- Breathe. You will be stronger and have more energy if you breathe correctly.
- Relax. Don’t be too concerned about making mistakes. Don’t worry about making mistakes. Instead, focus on learning new skills.
- Be patient. Boxing isn’t easy. You will need to practice your boxing skills over time.
- Never stop improving. There is always room for improvement.
- You can listen to music. Music can help you relax and concentrate during training.
- See videos of professional boxers. It can inspire you to do better.
- Read books. Reading helps you better understand boxing techniques.
- Pause. Sometimes it helps to take a break from boxing. Go outside to play soccer or basketball.
- Find a coach. A coach who is an expert in boxing can help you get better faster.
- Push-ups are a great exercise. Push-ups are great for building strength and endurance.
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
expertboxing.com
en.wikipedia.org
How To
How to learn to box for exercise
How to learn to box for exercise
You learn boxing to increase your physical fitness and self-confidence. Boxing has become a very popular sport. It requires strength and speed as well agility, coordination, balance, power, and accuracy.
Boxing is a great way of getting fit and feeling good about yourself. You will find that the activity is enjoyable and you want to continue doing it.
There are many kinds of boxing programs. Some require you to train at home while others are done in gyms or health clubs. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
It is important to find a program that suits your needs and your lifestyle. The best programs will include exercises that help build muscle mass and flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, enhance well-being, as well as increase overall wellbeing.
You should also consider whether you prefer a beginner’s course or a more advanced one. Beginner’s courses usually cover basic techniques such as shadowboxing or sparring, mittwork and punching combinations. Advanced programs typically offer a wider variety of exercises and cover more complex movements.
Programs for beginners usually last eight weeks and cost less that $100. However, they do not offer guidance on nutrition, weight reduction, injury prevention, or any other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs usually last for six months and are around $300. They may include nutritional advice, stretching, warm-up exercises and instruction on proper technique. Some programs offer resistance training (such lifting weights) as well as aerobic conditioning (such running).
