DAVID HAYE has vowed to go from “fat to fit in eight weeks” after piling on the pounds for an “experiment”.
The former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion ditched his five hours of exercise a week and ate whatever he liked.
David Haye plans to go from ‘fat to fit in eight weeks’
David Haye ditched his usual routine
As a result, his body fat went up 12 per cent, having gone from 15st 7lb to 16st 7lb, paving the way for a two-month transformation.
He said: “I did an experiment, I stopped doing any exercise and started eating what everybody else was eating.
“And as a result, this is what transpired. I’ve turned into a mere mortal I’ve got ridiculous rolls of fat on the side.
“Body fat went from ten per cent to 22-and-a-half per cent in three months just by doing what everybody else is doing.
“I’m not overeating, I was just easting desserts, just drinking alcohol with everybody else and this is what happens.”
Haye, 42, is now going to document his eight-week weight loss on his website, planning to drop 1.5 per cent body fat each week.
The retired boxer gave an insight into his tricks, which includes loading up on nutrients, minerals and vitamin rich food.
Unfortunately, sugar will have to be cut out alongside bread, rice, potato’s and pasta.
Haye will drink no less than three litres of water a day and will not eat his first meal until early in the afternoon.
So it will leave the British boxing legend hungry for results, which he plans to reveal in the new year.
Haye retired after consecutive losses to Tony Bellew but returned for an exhibition last year against his friend Joe Fournier.
And the millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer admitted he wished his ex-sparring partner came out of shape for their eight-rounder.
He joked: “F*** me why couldn’t you have been in that shape when we fought.”
Haye responded: “Because I wanted to win!! May the fat burning begin!!”
David Haye and Joe Fournier during their exhibition bout
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a beginner begin boxing at home
Boxing is one the oldest known sports. Boxing was originally developed during ancient times to train warriors to fight against enemies. Boxing is still widely practised today. Boxing does not require that you go to a gym. A pair of gloves, punching bags and a few sparring buddies are all you need.
There are many local amateur boxing groups that you can join to train with professionals. Once you master basic punches & combinations, you will be ready for competition in tournaments.
What is Boxing, exactly?
Boxing involves two people trying to knock each others out with punches in the face and head. The objective of boxing involves hitting your opponent as hard, but not causing any injury. In order for this to happen, both boxers must be able to throw punches at high speed. They must also be able to coordinate their hand-eye movements.
How to defend yourself:
Always defend your head when you’re being attacked. It is your goal to not get punched. You must know how to stop an incoming punch. Here are the steps:
- Square your shoulders and stand tall.
- Keep your elbows close together.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Keep blocking until the attacker flees.
- Keep fighting for your rights.
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How To
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to box efficiently
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. The rules of boxing vary from country to country. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing is usually 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.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions have six rounds that last four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing is performed 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).
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and Underhand. Each punch is unique. Some punches need more power than others. For example, an uppercut is a powerful punch. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are many combinations of punches. These are combinations of punches that work together to achieve a specific goal. One combination can have many parts. For example, a left hook followed by a right cross will cause damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He uses his arms, legs, elbows, knees, knees, and feet to do this.
Legs
Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is 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. You can either deliver an elbow strike directly, or indirectly. Directly refers to hitting your opponent with the forearm, while indirect means you hit him using another part of your arms.
Hands
Boxers use both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. Then, they touch the attacker’s hand.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. Knee strikes can be used to defend yourself.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
Boxing effectively requires a boxer to have a good stance. The way he defends himself will be determined by his stance. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers have many options for stances. Here are some of the more popular ones:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Move your body
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This includes changing speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
Boxers rotate their arms when they throw a punch. Depending on what punch is being thrown, the speed of rotation varies.
Combinations
The effectiveness of a combination depends on the timing of each individual punch. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Spare parts
Sparring is an exercise session to improve boxing skills. Sparring is a training session that helps a boxer train his mind and body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
