DILLIAN WHYTE is sick of his name being used in “bulls***” bluffs to save Anthony Joshua’s reputation.
Promoter Eddie Hearn promised fight fans the winner of the Whyte and Jermaine Franklin November’s semi-final would fight AJ.
Dillian Whyte did not hold back as he spoke exclusively to Sun Sport
But instead the London 2012 legend outpointed the American loser in an April 1 snorefest.
And now the overdue third meeting between the 35-year-old Brixton Body Snatcher and 33-year-old Joshua – who lost their 2009 amateur slugfest but won the 2015 pro barnstormer – has been cancelled before it was even agreed.
With Joshua being tied into a mega-money Saudi showdown with Deontay Wilder in December, Whyte always doubted the offer was genuine but played along with the talks.
But now he has hit out at a string of issues that are leading boxing fans astray and potentially tarnishing his name.
“They’re talking rubbish,” Whyte told Sun Sport in response to Hearn’s claim he priced himself out of the August 12 O2 bout. “I haven’t turned down the fight.
“All I got, after Eddie talked publicly and often about making me an offer to fight AJ, was a very short email late in the evening on Friday 2 June.
“I absolutely 100 per cent want to fight AJ and called Eddie to discuss the offer but couldn’t get hold of him. I messaged him too. I didn’t hear back from him so I sent him an email to confirm I wanted the fight.
“I didn’t turn down the offer or propose a counter-offer. All I did was ask normal questions on his three-line email so-called offer.
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“Even before I emailed, Eddie was already saying publicly that his offer was unacceptable. So, why make it in the first place?
“It is out of order to use me to boost AJ’s value in negotiations for the Wilder fight, without any intention to fight me.
“Heavyweight boxing is in an absolute mess at the moment and bulls*** like this doesn’t help.”
Fans have been confused by the dozens of Hearn interviews claiming the highest earning British title fight in history is returning.
The fight was on, then off and now Whyte is being accused of turning down a serious big-money offer, which the fighter categorically refutes.
According to the no-nonsense heavyweight, too many untruths are being spread and he wants a few points made clear.
- The original June 2 ‘offer’ was a three-line email with barely any details to arrange such a huge show.
- Hearn went public on June 5 claiming an official offer had been made and talks were underway, which was way off.
- The money on offer – for an arena show in the middle of the school summer holidays when most ticket buyers are on holiday – is poor compared to the stadium spectacular fans have expected.
- Repeated efforts from Team Whyte to negotiate and come to an agreement were ignored.
The Jamaica-born bruiser added: “Eddie has rightfully been talking about it being a stadium-filling blockbuster for years and I have chased this fight for eight years.
“So I asked him why he would host the event at the O2 in the middle of August when most people are on holiday
“He didn’t respond to my email or get in touch but carried on talking about ‘negotiations’ that simply weren’t happening and still haven’t happened.
“There hasn’t been a single conversation with me, my lawyer or any of my team.
“I chased him with a follow-up email on June 13, to tell him that the offer didn’t feel real and that AJ obviously didn’t want the fight and was going to wait for his Saudi payday in December.
“I then did an interview with Sky on June 15 after which I got a short and weird response from Eddie saying that the numbers don’t work and that we should look at alternative options.
“Let’s be very clear here, I told him I wanted the fight, I didn’t turn it down and I didn’t price myself out and in fact have not had a single discussion about it with Matchroom since the ‘offer’ and I didn’t make any demands.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you practice boxing punches?
Boxing punches are practiced using a punching bag. The bag is used to practice boxing punches until you feel confident. Next, move on to the next section of your body. Once you feel you are comfortable in one area, you can move on to another.
What is Boxing?
Boxing is a sport that involves two people who try to knock each other out by hitting them in the head and face. Boxing is about hitting an opponent as hard possible, without inflicting any injuries. This can only happen if both boxers are able to throw heavy punches. They must also have good hand-eye coordination.
How long does it take to learn to box?
Boxing is one among the oldest martial arts known. China is where the first known boxing match took place in 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced over thousands of year. Athletes and celebrities still love boxing. However, it takes around 10 to learn how to box.
It is difficult to learn boxing because there are so many movements. Each movement requires a specific set of muscles to work properly. These muscles take time to build.
But once you’ve learned how to move your body, you can start practicing any type of boxing technique. And over time, you’ll become more skilled at each technique.
Statistics
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How To
These are the basics of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is a popular sport. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. 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 matches usually consist of three rounds lasting five minutes each. There are many styles to amateur boxing like Kickboxing. Muay Thai. Taekwondo. Karate. Judo. Wrestling.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They are protected by protective equipment like a mouthpiece, nose protector, shinguards, elbow pads and knee pads, waist belt, and groin protection. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are many types of professional boxing. These include Boxing (MMA), Kickboxing (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai and Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. International standards dictate that boxers must wear protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
These are the basic skills required to box.
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Body movement
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Sparring
Punching Techniques
There are seven types. Each punch is different. Some punches are more powerful than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. On the other hand, a straight punch requires less power but it is faster than other punches.
There are also many combinations. These are combinations of punches which work together to achieve a goal. A combination may have multiple parts. A left hook followed with a right-cross will cause injury to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer uses his body to protect himself against attacks. He does so by using his arms, elbows and hands as well as his knees, knees and legs.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. 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. However, if the attack comes from behind, he stands up straight and blocks the kick with his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. 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 their hands as a shield against incoming punches. They raise their fists high above their heads and point them in the direction of an attack. Then they make contact with the attacker’s fist.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Boxers should also keep their balance when counter-attacking.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. His stance will determine how he defends. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. Boxers can take many different stances. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
Boxers must maneuver around their opponent to win fights. This means changing your speed, position and rhythm.
Rotation
To increase his punching power, a boxer rotates when he throws a punch. Depending on the type and size of punch, the speed at which the rotation takes place varies.
Combinations
The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination that is effective starts with a strong punch, and ends with one that is weak.
Sparring
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.
In conclusion, learning to box requires dedication and patience. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
