RAPPER Drake has put a huge bet on the result of the much-anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury.
The American takes on the Brit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia tonight.
Jake Paul is undefeated but is yet to face a professional fighter
Drake has put a huge bet on the result of Paul-Fury
It will be the first time Paul faces a professional boxer in his career and Fury is seen as the narrow favourite by the bookmakers.
Drake is hoping to make a huge profit on the fight, putting down a whopping £350,000 on the result of the bout.
The musician believes Paul will beat Fury by a knockout.
If the bet comes in, Drake is set to take home an incredible £1.2million.
This is not the first time the Canadian has put down a lump sum on a sporting result.
And unfortunately he is not often lucky and a notorious ‘Drake curse‘ has begun.
He previously bet a huge amount on Barcelona to beat Real Madrid with him even sponsoring the Catalan giants‘ shirt in the game.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side ended up winning 3-1 and it cost Drake £500,000.
Barcelona are not the only victims of the ‘Drake curse’, he lost £820,000 on the World Cup.
Most worryingly for Paul, the bad luck charm spreads into the ring.
Drake was snapped alongside UFC star Conor McGregor soon before he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Fury will hope to continue the run of results and is under pressure with his older brother Tyson vowing to leave him in Saudi Arabia if he loses.
Meanwhile, his father John has threatened to retire his son if he gets beaten.
Drake could profit £1.2million if Jake Paul can knockout Tommy Fury
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the potential benefits of learning to Box?
If you want to learn how to box, then you should consider the following reasons:
- It increases confidence. Learn to box can give you courage to confront bullies or any other person who might bully you.
- It is good for your health. Boxing increases muscle mass. Muscle mass is what makes you stronger.
- It helps you to learn self-defense skills. Learning how to fight is the first step to protecting yourself.
- It builds mental toughness. Mental toughness is vital when facing difficult situations.
- It can give you a feeling of accomplishment. Once you’ve mastered a certain technique, you’ll feel like a real boxer.
- It’s fun! It’s great fun to get punched in your stomach.
- It’s cheap. You only need a pair boxing gloves and punching bag.
- It doesn’t require much space
How do boxers train for beginners?
Boxing is one, if not the oldest, sport in existence. But boxing only recently became more popular. Boxing is an art that sees two fighters compete in a fight. They punch eachother until one is knocked out.
Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can watch some boxing matches on YouTube to feel how it feels hitting someone. After you have decided if you are interested in boxing, you can choose the style of fighting that you like.
How many punches is a human capable of taking?
A punch is “a blow delivered from the fist”. The human body can only take one punch at a given time. You are punching someone in the face if they hit you. You cannot hit someone’s back. This would be two punches.
How to defend yourself:
When you’re being attacked, you must always protect your head. Your goal is to avoid getting punched in the first place. To do so, you need to know how to block an incoming punch. Here’s what you need to do:
- Square your shoulders and stand tall.
- Keep your elbows close together.
- Block the incoming punch with your forearm.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Keep blocking until the attacker flees.
- Don’t give up on your defense.
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How To
These are the basic skills of boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. Two opponents fight each other to the death. Boxing rules vary from one country or another. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing is usually practiced at school, college or university. This type of boxing includes sparring sessions with padded gloves and without any protection. Amateur boxing contests are usually three rounds in length, lasting five minutes each. There are many styles to amateur boxing like Kickboxing. Muay Thai. Taekwondo. Karate. Judo. Wrestling.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They are equipped with protective equipment including a mouthpiece and nose guard, shinguards as well as elbow pads, knee pads. Waist belts and groin protectors. Professional boxing contests last six rounds and last for four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is performed at the Olympics. Special protective gear must be worn by boxers to ensure compliance with international standards. The competition lasts for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basics of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spares
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and 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 many combinations. These are combinations that combine punches to accomplish a particular goal. A combination may contain 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
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this by using his legs, arms, elbows, hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers should use their legs to defend against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. 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. An elbow strike can be delivered either 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 the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. To do so, they raise their fists above their head and move them towards the direction of the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
Boxers who are subject to a punch to their stomachs, abdomens, or chests should bend at the knees to absorb the impact. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
A boxer should not be afraid to respond to an attack. He can then gain distance from his opponent. Additionally, boxers need to maintain their balance when they counter-attack.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. His stance will determine how he defends. 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
The Body Movement
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This involves changing position, speed 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 timing of each punch will determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a combination. A combination of strong and weak punches will produce a good result.
Spare parts
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing skills. A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. Sparring is a way to learn how to fight without getting hurt.
To sum it all, boxing requires patience and dedication. Boxing is a sport that requires dedication and perseverance.
