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Dillian Whyte secures Anthony Joshua rematch by the skin of his teeth after edging past Jermaine Franklin on points

, Dillian Whyte secures Anthony Joshua rematch by the skin of his teeth after edging past Jermaine Franklin on points

DILLIAN WHYTE secured an Anthony Joshua rematch by the skin of his teeth after edging past Jermaine Franklin on points.

The 34-year-old beat AJ in the amateurs but lost their 2015 British title battle and a third clash is all but secured after the London 2012 legend turned up to be ringside at Wembley arena for Whyte’s win on Saturday.

Dillian Whyte sets up a rematch with Anthony Joshua

Dillian Whyte during his fight with Jermaine Franklin

But after Whyte drastically underperformed and the three officials called it: 115-115, 116-112 and 116-112, Joshua will not fear his own Spring comeback against his oldest foe.

Franklin, 29, arrived from the US with an impressive 21-0 record but when he whipped off his top to reveal a flabby torso, ringside fans expected a cakewalk for Dillian and a Sunday morning trip to the bakery for the visitor.

But Franklin showed a clever jab, a decent left hook and all the fundamentals to pose Whyte a problem.

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The Brixton Body Snatcher went whacking Franklin’s ribs in the second but he was tagged back more times than new trainer Buddy McGirt would have been happy with.

The bout was one-paced and even after two rounds and the Londoner was looking more flat-footed than usual.

Mohawk-sporting Whyte had the sweat slapped off his scalp in the third and Franklin, who was working in a housing insulation factory before this big break, knew how to protect himself.

Whyte’s modest Wembley arena crowd managed a roar in the fourth when their hero connected with his first meaningful combination.

But Franklin laughed off the shots and got back to peppereding Whyte’s guard as he struggled to get out of second gear.

Whyte was warned in the fifth when his trademark body blows creeped too low for the referee’s liking.

Whyte had caught or parried most of Franklin’s shots until a sixth-round right hook tagged him flush on the chin. The Jamaica-born bruiser looked buzzed for a moment but regained his cool.

Franklin was superior in the eighth and AJ could be spotted in the VIP seats smiling at his potential prey and pointing out weaknesses to his pals.

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By round nine there were boos in the underwhelmed crowd until a Whyte left hook clipped Franklin. But the Michigan man got payback with a booming right that hurt Whyte right on the bell.

Whyte looped in a powerful right hand right at the end of the 10th but Franklin seemed to like it and shouted at his rival’s back as he returned to his corner.

Fans were glad to see the final round finally arrive as the atmosphere had left North Greenwich well before the last tube.

Whyte rocked Franklin in the final 40 seconds and bounced him off the ropes with another whack in the final five.

But he was too tired to capitalise and it went to the judges.

, Dillian Whyte secures Anthony Joshua rematch by the skin of his teeth after edging past Jermaine Franklin on points
Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin on points

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I practice boxing without a partner?

So, if you want to practice boxing without a partner, you can simply watch professional boxing matches on TV. A local amateur boxing association is also available. Amateur boxing clubs hold regular training sessions. These sessions often involve sparring partners who hit the pads together.

You can also practice boxing using punching bags. Before hitting the bag, ensure that you are wearing gloves and protective gear.

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How to defend yourself

Always defend your head when you’re being attacked. You want to avoid being punched. To do this, you will need to learn how to prevent an incoming punch. Here are the steps:

  1. Keep your shoulders square and tall.
  2. Keep your elbows in line with your sides.
  3. Block the punch from coming with your forearm.
  4. Counterattack immediately.
  5. Continue blocking until the attacker runs away.
  6. Don’t give up on your defense.

How to throw a jab:

To throw a jab, simply follow this simple step-by-step guide:

  1. Take your step forward with both of your feet.
  2. Elevate your arm over your shoulder.
  3. Your target is at your feet.
  4. After hitting your target arm, lift your arm up.
  5. Continue with steps 1 through 4.

Do I have to fight in order to train boxing?

Fighting is the only way to train boxing. It takes hard work to improve your boxing technique. You will be able to improve your boxing technique and endurance.

It is important to observe good boxers fighting in order to improve your boxing technique. You should observe how they move, throw punches and defend themselves. Then, copy their tactics.

Next, you will need to spar against another fighter. This is where you will see if your boxing technique has improved. When you spar, you’ll also notice how fast you can punch, how strong your punches feel, and how well you block incoming punches.

Finally, practice your skills by performing drills. You will improve with practice so be patient and persevering.

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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

Here are the Essential Skills of Boxing

How to box effectively

Boxing is one the most well-known sports in the world. It consists of two opponents who try to knock out each other’s head. There are different rules for boxing, and they vary from one country to the next. There are three types generally of boxing: Amateur (Professional) and Olympic (Olympic).

Amateur boxing may be done at school, college, and university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.

Boxing is often practiced in gyms or clubs. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Six rounds of professional boxing last four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Olympic boxing takes place at the Olympics. International standards require that boxers use special protective gear. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Olympic boxing can be divided into two types: Light Flyweight (Heavyweight) and Heavyweight (Light Flyweight).

The basic skills of boxing are:

  • Punching techniques
  • Guarding techniques
  • Footwork
  • Stance
  • Move your 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 has its own technique. Some punches are more powerful than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. On the contrary, a straight punch takes less power but is faster than most punches.

There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific goal. One combination can have many parts. An example of this is a left hook, followed by a right crossing. This will damage the opponent’s jaw.

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Guard Techniques

A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.

Legs

Boxers must use their legs to defend themselves against kicks. He raises his leg when he is hit with a kick and then moves away from the opponent. To avoid being kicked on his side, he will bend his knees if the attack is from the front. But if the attack comes in the back, he will stand straight and block the kick using his foot.

Elbows

Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. You can either 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 both their hands and arms to prevent incoming blows. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.

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Knees

To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. Knee strikes are often used for defense purposes.

Feet

When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This will help him gain distance from his opponent. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.

Stances

To box effectively, a boxer must establish a stance. His stance will determine how he defends. It is how he positions himself and where he faces the opponent. There are many stances available to boxers. Here are some of the more popular ones:

  • A low stance
  • High stance
  • Southpaw stance
  • Western stance

Moving your body

In order to win a fight, a boxer must move around his opponent. This involves changing position, speed and rhythm.

Rotation

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Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. Depending on the type and size of punch, the speed at which the rotation takes place varies.

Combinations

Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination is good if it starts with a strong punch then ends with a weaker one.

Sparring

Sparring is a form of boxing that aims to improve your skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. Sparring, in conclusion, is about learning how to fight and not getting hurt.

It is important to be patient and dedicated when learning how to box. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.

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